Google Expands Android Sideloading With High Friction Warnings For Users

Google explains the new sideloading process of Android as a high friction change. It adds several warnings before allowing ...

Android And iPhone Users Warned To Update Now Over Critical Google Flaw

Google’s Fast Pair system problems mean even iPhone users who’ve never had a Google product are at risk through big-name ...

Millions of Earbuds and Headphones Have a Serious Android Security Vulnerability

WhisperPair can give hackers an ear into your microphones, speakers, and in some cases, even your location. The vulnerability ...

This long-due Android 16 Advanced Protection feature is ready for rollout

Intrusion Detection is expected to land with the stable version of Android 16 QPR3, which should roll out in March 2026.

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...
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Many Google Fast Pair devices need an update to patch exploits that allowed attackers to track you

Some Fast Pair products are vulnerable to unwanted remote pairings, and they'll all need individual patches to be fixed.
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Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]

Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell ...