Google has confirmed that Android will not retire app sideloading, but the company is implementing measures that make the ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Android 17 beta 2 included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. Now, the latest Android Canary build shows it in action.

It’s no secret that Google really doesn’t like it that people are installing Android applications from any other source than ...

Google adds 24-hour sideloading delay amid 17 malware families in 4 months, reducing scam-driven installs and device ...

When the European Commission imposed a €4.34 billion penalty on Google in 2018 for anti-competitive practices related to Android, most headlines focused on the ...

A newly reported issue in Android 16 is raising concerns among security experts and VPN providers, with evidence suggesting that a system-level bug could silently disrupt VPN connections on affected ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

Another setting I keep disabled is Smart Lock. Smart Lock is the old name; on newer models, it is called Extend Unlock. What Extend Unlock does is keep your phone unlocked for longer when you're ...

In today’s fast-paced gaming world, who has time to sit at a desk for every skin trade? Whether you’re commuting on a train, waiting in line at the store, or taking a quick break between rounds in a ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...