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Your Android phone's most critical security feature is turned off by default - how to enable it ASAP

Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings. Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and insecure networks.

Android's Quick Share could soon add a new security check to stop file theft

Google may soon integrate Quick Share with Advanced Protection on Android, blocking unauthorized users from transferring ...
Android Authority

Android 16's Advanced Protection Mode will one-click enable these security features (APK teardown)

Android 16’s Advanced Protection Mode will offer a one-click toggle that enables a plethora of security settings across the OS and even external apps. We’ve spotted the full list of security measures ...

Updated to Android 16? You should enable these 2 critical security features ASAP - here's why

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

4 essential facts about Android 16’s Advanced Protection security supermode

Well, I’ll be: Android 16 is officially here! (Or it’s available for device-makers to roll out as they see fit, at least. Choose your own adventure.) And the timing of the software’s arrival isn’t the ...
The Washington Post

Your iPhone has powerful new security features. Do you need them?

Our smartphones contain a shocking amount of precious information. Years of family photos, endless private text conversations and personal details about who we are, where we work and what is important ...