Android fixes 129 security flaws in major phone update

Google released an Android update fixing 129 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw linked to Qualcomm chips already exploited in attacks.
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Circle To Search For Scams And Other New Android Features Google Just Announced

The new Circle to Search feature isn't the only new safety feature coming to Android. Call Reason is a new feature inside the Phone app that lets users mark a call to a contact as "urgent." That ...
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Tired of scam calls? The Galaxy S26 might finally have an answer (Update)

Android CallCore is a new app that enables Google’s AI-powered calling protection features on non-Pixel devices. It appears that the Galaxy S26 Ultra has the necessary flag to install this app. This ...

Google Messages is about to get a lot better at catching phishing text scams on Android

Google is pretty good about adding protections against phishing texts and other scams. Look what it did with the Circle to Search feature on Android devices.

Google eases sideloading of Android apps with focus on safety: How it works

Google has detailed a new Android sideloading system that allows installation of unverified apps with added safeguards, including a waiting period to reduce scam risks ...

Fairphone 6 gets update to Android 16

Although actually only announced for April, Fairphone is gradually rolling out the update to Android 16 for its current ...