Android 16 introduces a “Secure Lock” feature that enhances the security of remotely locking a lost device. Secure Lock restricts access to notifications, Quick Settings, widgets, and the digital ...

Google's last official security patch for Android 12 and Android 12L was the March 2025 update. As of March 31, 2025, Google is no longer supporting the Android 12 and 12L operating systems. OEMs can ...

Google has lifted the veil on significant updates coming to the Android ecosystem later this year, marking the beginning of its I/O 2025 season. Android, the world’s most popular operating system ...

Google's Find Hub rebrand now lives in Android Settings under Security & privacy > Device finders. The old toggle’s new name, "Allow device to be located," signals the bigger picture: it’s not just ...

How Google is Enhancing Security for Android, ‘The World’s Most Popular OS’ Your email has been sent Screenshot from Google of its Advanced Protection feature on an Android device. Image: Google Ahead ...

At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, ...

Google has raised a major security alert for millions of Android users, urging those with devices running Android versions 12 through 15 to update their software immediately. The warning comes as part ...

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One of the biggest downsides of Android’s Find My Device network – now called the “Find Hub” – was a lack of UWB (ultra-wideband) support for easily finding nearby trackers. Now, that’s finally about ...

Following the app rebrand last month, “Find Hub” is replacing “Find My Device” in Android Settings with the latest Google Play services update. The new name is meant to capture how the app can now be ...