… Test your knowledge of AI-powered scam detection tools and how they keep you safe. AI Safety Scam Detection Mobile Tech Privacy Features 01 / 8 Mobile Tech Which Google feature uses on-device AI to analyze phone calls in real time and warn users of potential scams? …
… This is bad enough by itself, but the TTP's report also claims 31 of these apps have not been adequately vetted, and were rated as "E" for everyone. As such, these were available to and pushed to children, opening them to various avenues for harm. …
Ben Khalesi Jun 11, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally view technology differently. …
… Apple’s system of using existing information is less intrusive, and its use was a part of the deal made with Ofcom, the UK government body behind the push for age verification online following the Online Safety Act’s publication in 2025. …
… Wait for Google to roll out a fix The company is yet to acknowledge the bug; it rarely does for such Android Auto issues. Instead, expect a fix to directly roll out, either through a server-side push from Google or through an updated Android Auto build. …
… Those little conveniences juiced up by AI are starting to become something much bigger. Android’s next wave of features pushes Gemini deeper into the OS, and a new Android Halo indicator glows whenever an agent is doing something for you. …
… Google specifically warns users not to rely on camera automation for time-sensitive situations or life safety purposes because the system needs a beat to process what it sees. AI could become the brain of the smart home For all the costs and risks, this is still a big leap. …
… Apple added RCS support in iOS 18, a move many in the industry had been pushing for years. While iMessage remains Apple's preferred platform, RCS at least means Android-to-iPhone chats no longer default to compressed, limited SMS. …
… Google Health’s AI Coach accepts this and pushes me to stick with it rather than recommending I go out and “crush my non-existent fitness goals.” It takes what I do seriously. …
… You can copy-paste from one app to another by tapping a pair of bubbles to jump between apps. But really, is this it? Google's big non-AI innovation for 2026 is this? …