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Most secure Android phone 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Safe & sound When it comes to having a phone that can keep all your data safe and secure — but is also one you'll enjoy using — the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 are the best.
Verizon preloaded Pixel phones with an unsafe app, but Google is fixing it
By Nickolas Diaz published
It needs to go Researchers reported a severe vulnerability on Pixel phones caused by a Verizon demo app.
Android's Google Chrome readies robust security monitoring via Safety Check
By Nickolas Diaz published
Stay safe A test build for Chrome on Android showed signs of an upgraded Safety Check version.
Google Pixel's June security patch packs battery, charging, and camera fixes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Fixes & Updates Google has started rolling out its June security patch for eligible Pixel phones.
Android preps a 'Private Space' and extra layers of security following I/O 2024
By Nickolas Diaz published
Safe Google detailed an array of new security layers to help safeguard users' data on Android.
The ultimate guide to Android security: Everything you need to know
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Stay safe! Your phone is filled with private and potentially sensitive data about your life. Here's what you need to know about how it all works.
Android 15 set to add extra protection to OTP notifications
By Steven Shaw published
Keep sensitive messages secret A new feature may be coming that will stop one-time passwords from being read by malicious apps.
Galaxy S23 grabs a January update packed with over 70 security flaw fixes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Stronger Galaxy protection Samsung started pushing its January 2024 security patch packed with loads of security flaw fixes to the Galaxy S23.
Samsung details new Auto Blocker security on One UI 6
By Nickolas Diaz published
Custom protection Samsung details its new "Auto Blocker" security, aimed at giving users more control over the protection of their devices.
The Pixel Watch August 2023 security update finally tells us what's getting fixed
By Michael L Hicks published
Pixel Watch update These latest vulnerabilities let bad actors "escalate" their access to your watch data and permissions without you doing anything wrong. Time to install it!
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