Google Phone app rolling out Android fake call detection that uses RCS
… Scammers spoof the phone number, routing calls through internet-based software to make it appear as though the call is originating from a familiar, trusted contact. …
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Android isn't killing sideloading, and Google found a near-perfect compromise
… That’s a hard obstacle to those types of scams. It’s also a huge hassle for users that are being walked through more common scams. A personal example – a family member called me a few weeks ago after buying a cheap fitness tracker, asking why their homescreen had changed. …
Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock & hide Quick Settings, more
… Advanced Protection on Android 17 is getting a set of new features: removing access to the accessibility service from all apps that are not labeled as accessibility tools disabling device-to-device unlocking disabling Chrome WebGPU support integrating scam detection for chat notifications Android E… …
Pixelated 103: A smorgasbord of Google news
… This week, Abner, Damien, and Will make a mad dash through all the Google news coming out in a post-I/O world, including a new Android Drop, some new tools for avoiding deepfake phone call scams, the growing world of Fitbit Air accessories, and what just might be the silliest Pixel leak of all time. …
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. Phone You’ll get an improved experience for Advanced Protection features. …
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. Phone You’ll get an improved experience for Advanced Protection features. …
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Seriously, how do we not have more Android phones with Qi2 yet?
… Fitbit Air owners are placing automatic watches on the same strap as the tracker, and it’s easy June Feature Drop Google’s latest Android Feature Drop has arrived, with better phone scam protection and more. …