Pixelated 093: Android, not Scamdroid
… It’s a change built with security and safety in mind, and your hosts are pretty impressed with how the company has designed this shift. …
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This is Android's new 'advanced flow' for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]
… They stay on the phone with victims, coaching them to bypass security warnings and disable security settings before the victim has a chance to think or seek help. …
Google Chrome takes up 4GB of storage on your computer for AI, if you have space
… It powers important security capabilities like scam detection and developer APIs without sending your data to the cloud. …
Android 16 begins rolling out to Fairphone 6
… Security and accessibility also see meaningful improvements in this build. To combat social engineering and “vishing” scams, the OS now blocks users from sideloading apps or modifying sensitive Accessibility permissions while a phone call is active. …
Proton Mail is the premium and privacy-first Gmail alternative you need, and it's just $1 right now
… And with the exponential increase in scams, Google’s AI detection can sometimes fall short. Right now, one of the best alternatives comes from Proton, an EU-based company with years of experience developing security-first services that can be relied on. …
What’s new in Android's May 2026 Google System Updates [U]
… Security & Privacy Phone With the new update, a scam prevention feature automatically ends calls that impersonate supported bank phone numbers. …
Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July as part of Google Messages upgrade
… Samsung highlights “upgrades” in Google Messages like: Powerful Security : “AI-powered scam detection and robust spam filters identify and block suspicious texts to help keep your inbox clean and your personal information safer.” RCS Messaging : “With RCS enabled across Android and iOS, you and you… …
Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock & hide Quick Settings, more
Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock & hide Quick Settings, more Abner Li | May 12 2026 - 10:45 am PT | May 12 2026 - 10:45 am PT At The Android Show, Google today announced the latest security and privacy features for the mobile operating system. …
What’s new in Android's May 2026 Google System Updates [U]
… Android WebView v149 2026-05-20 Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes. …