Google’s new ‘risk-based’ approach to Android security updates prioritizes high-risk security issues. Here’s what this means for you.

Every Android phone running Android 16 and above now has a built-in security feature that protects your device and accounts.

Google's toughest security tools are behind a single toggle. Switch it on to protect yourself from theft, scams, spam, and more.

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

One of the best app options for setting up your phone as a security camera is Alfred. It's cross-platform, so it doesn't matter if your old phone was an Android phone or iPhone. And the same goes for ...

Even if you use a fingerprint or Face Unlock to secure your Android phone, neither of those methods can be used as the "main" security method. For example, when you restart your phone, it will require ...

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 ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) has surged in America and Europe this year. Countries on both sides of the Atlantic have recently enacted new age-verification laws designed to prevent ...

Google has addressed the recently-reported security hole that potentially affected 99% of Android phones used on open Wi-Fi networks. The issue was detailed in this post here, but the basic gist is as ...

Learn the simple, free steps you can take right now to boost your Android's performance and improve its battery life.