Google has built what it calls its strongest security layer for Android phones, yet the vast majority of users have never turned it on. Advanced Protection, a device-level mode that bundles multiple ...

One wrong click or harmful file download can lead to serious privacy repercussions. Attackers always come up with more sophisticated techniques and tools to trick users into phishing scams. They are ...

A team of academic researchers has uncovered a new Android security exploit that raises a lot of questions about the platform’s permission system. The technique, named TapTrap, uses user interface ...

Bitdefender has updated its mobile security app for Android with the ability to scan SD cards on-demand or when they’re mounted. The latst version also adds anti-theft features allowing you to ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

Lookout is a mobile security app for Google Android which is designed to block spyware and viruses, backup your data, help you find your missing phone, and scan apps as you install them for potential ...

Google announced the first beta version of Android 17, which includes several privacy and security enhancements.

Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

3. Once you get to the sign-in page, click Sign in with Google (a Google account is required) and sign in with your Google account credentials. 4. On the old phone, repeat the same steps, but instead ...