Google is fixing one of Android's most annoying privacy gaps
… Awareness and ease of access are crucial factors for getting people to take up the privacy and security features that will help them. …
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I'm officially 'un-locked' and ready to scroll, as long as I'm on my couch
… Then, give it a scroll and go to Security & privacy . Give that hearty scroll too, and at the bottom, you'll find the More security & privacy button to get even more granular. …
I found the one security setting that actually keeps my nosy friends out
… Thanks to my current role with Android Police, I learned to appreciate user security and privacy, leading me into studying Cyber Security. …
Brave's cookie-blocking power is making me ditch Chrome
… In contrast, you can quickly find the settings on the Privacy and security page in the Brave browser. Find and tap the Delete browsing data option in Brave and choose what you want to clear on exit. Nothing related to privacy, including cookies, is hidden deep inside Settings, unlike Google Chrome. …
I'm quitting Instagram after Meta's latest anti-privacy move
Jon Gilbert Mar 18, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. …
3 Android browsers that are better for privacy than Google Chrome
… Brave browser is hands down one of my favorite recommendations for a privacy-focused browser because of its ease of use. It has all the same features as Chrome, including multiple tabs, accounts and more. …
Meta sabotaged Instagram's end-to-end encryption rollout to justify killing it
… This was an internal civil war between privacy and safety & security, which the former has lost. …
Android 17's Automatic SIM lock protection is nearly here
… Automatic SIM Lock protection , as the feature is known, will be located within Settings Security & Privacy More security & privacy Protect SIM card . …
108 more Chrome extensions found to be injecting ads and harvesting data
… However, they've also been found to harvest data, which can result in privacy and credential-related concerns. Related 6 Chrome extensions I trust to keep my privacy intact Don't browse without these chrome privacy extensions
I've used Samsung Browser for years, but this is why I won't go back to Chrome
… It’s alarmingly high, but if you’re serious about privacy, you can’t live in the dark. Samsung Browser does a fantastic job laying out the threats and how best to stop them. The information is easy to read, and I can adjust the level of security I need with just a few toggles. …