More than 30% of Android phones still run Android 12 or older. That’s bad enough. But OEMs take time to deploy these fixes, ...

To ensure I keep on top of my phone's security settings, I keep an Android security checklist that I revisit regularly. Here's what's on it.

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 ...

One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

Google has published the December 2025 Security Bulletin, revealing a long list of severe vulnerabilities in Android. These issues are expected to be patched with device-specific security updates ...

Now that most people have huge amounts of personal data on their phones, security is more important than ever—even if most people care a lot more about apps, ease of use, design, and price. But the ...

Google is overhauling Android security with a new risk-based system. High-risk vulnerabilities will now be patched immediately, while most other fixes will arrive quarterly. This approach aims to ...

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Hardly a week goes by without a Chrome security update being released by Google, and that’s a very good thing indeed, as it means your security is being protected. By discovering such vulnerabilities ...

Keeping your Android device updated is a good idea. It helps with security and sometimes adds new features. Plus, it just ...

My fellow Android phone-owners, start your feature-seeking engines: Some significant new security strengtheners on are their way to your device(s) — and quite possibly already there and just waiting ...