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New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked
Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.
Google Phone app gets an unexpected Android 16-inspired redesign (APK teardown)
Google is prepping a redesigned Settings menu for its Phone app that resembles the Settings home page expected to roll out with Android 16.
Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps
Google’s malware scanning Play Protect service will now automatically turn off an Android app’s permissions if it’s potentially harmful. The feature is designed to prevent malicious apps from having access to your phone’s storage, photos, camera, and more.
Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps
Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app's permissions if it's deemed potentially harmful.
Google might ring in Android 16 with Phone app UI changes
Google's Phone app settings might soon get a fresh coat of paint, one that closely resembles the Google Services menu
Android 16 could finally force all apps into dark mode — here's how
Dark mode on phones is more or less everywhere at this point, and you might struggle to find an app that doesn’t support it in some shape or form. But there are still a few stragglers out there, and it sounds like Google may be working to fix that particular issue with Android 16.

Google Photos finally adds this basic editing feature

Google's 'ultimate goal' is for Android games to work seamlessly across mobile, XR, large screens
Sam Bright, the lead at Google Play, said the "ultimate goal" is to have Android games and apps work seamlessly across mobile ...
Google to Fight $4.33 Billion EU Antitrust Fine Over Android
The regulator ruled that Google had unfairly used its dominance to strongarm device manufacturers and network operators into ...
Google’s New Lockdown Just Made Android More Like iPhone
Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ...
The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices
Google's app store is encountering an issue on Android devices that's hampering user experiences.
Google Rages Over ‘Grave’ EU Errors in €4.3 Billion Android Fine
Google accused European Union antitrust watchdogs of blundering their way through a probe that culminated in a record €4.3 ...
Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts
Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from ...
Android 16 will force all apps to use responsive UI, banning rigid designs
Google is clearly fed up with developers who ignore adaptability when designing their apps. The tech giant is currently working on Android 16, an operating system ...
An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination ...
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This Could Be Android’s Response to the iPhone’s Dynamic Island
This new notification style lets developers display the progress of activities such as rideshare pickups, food deliveries, and more.