Google has announced that Chrome’s enhanced protection now offers safe browsing to over one billion users against phishing and online scams. Google has also shared some insights on how Chrome’s ...

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

Google shared a recap of 2025 in the world of Android and Google Play security. Huge numbers are thrown around. 27 million.

Google’s annual blog post recapping Play Store and Android protections in 2024 is now available. It highlights new safety measures, like how Google Play Protect cannot be turned off during calls.

Will Google’s Nest Protect smoke detector ever work with the Google Home app? That’s what Nest Protect users are asking themselves following Google’s most recent promise to bring the popular and well ...

Android phone users can expect a new update to Google Play Protect soon. Google Play Protect has become a de facto way for Android devices to scan apps for any kind of malicious activity. Normally, ...

The primary mission of Google Play Protect revolves around thwarting the infiltration of malicious applications into mobile devices, particularly those sourced from APK files. Its capabilities extend ...

For years, Google has been working hard to make Android an OS that is as secure as it is functional, without sacrificing the virtues that distinguish it from more restrictive competitors, such as iOS.

Jorge was a news writer for AP. He covered the mobile industry at Android Police, but has covered multiple beats in the tech space. Google Play Protect now offers real-time threat detection by ...

Google is piloting a new way to tackle financial fraud by blocking the installation of apps that use frequently abused permissions. Many financial fraud apps have exploited permissions related to SMS, ...