Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

Google reported the following actions in 2025: Every app submitted to Google Play undergoes more than 10,000 safety checks ...

Google says that through 2025, it blocked more than 255,000 Android apps from obtaining excessive access to sensitive user ...

Google used AI in 2025 to block 1.75m bad apps, ban 80,000 developer accounts and stop 266m risky installs across Android.

Introduction Android continues to dominate the global mobile market in 2026, powering billions of devices across every region ...

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...

Google is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. The Android platform has been a constant target for ...

We have more information on the new Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16. When Advanced Protection Mode is enabled in Android 16, Android will block sideloading, disable cellular 2G connections, and ...

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Well, I’ll be: Android 16 is officially here! (Or it’s available for device-makers to roll out as they see fit, at least. Choose your own adventure.) And the timing of the software’s arrival isn’t the ...

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Google urged a federal court to reject Epic Games' request for an injunction that would reduce Google's control of the Android app distribution and in-app payment markets. "Rather than a judicial ...