ZDNET's key takeaways Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users.Identity Check helps block access outside ...

That smartphone in your pocket is home to your favorite apps, personal accounts, and sensitive data. That means your device should have the strongest security protection available to prevent the wrong ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

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Samsung has started rolling out the October 2025 Android security update to the Galaxy S24 series. 26 security fixes are ...

Head to Settings > Security and privacy on a Pixel, or Settings > Google > All Services on other phones to enable Advanced ...

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 ...

A new Android attack called Pixnapping lets hackers steal what’s displayed on your phone — even private 2FA codes and ...

When you build a mobile app, two kinds of risks hide inside it. One lives in the code, and the risks are hard-coded secrets, weak encryption, and forgotten debug settings. The other only appears when ...

To turn off the password on an Android phone or tablet, start the Settings app and go to the Lock Screen controls page.

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 ...