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New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked
Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.
Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps
Google’s malware scanning Play Protect service will now automatically turn off an Android app’s permissions if it’s potentially harmful. The feature is designed to prevent malicious apps from having access to your phone’s storage, photos, camera, and more.
Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps
Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app's permissions if it's deemed potentially harmful.
Google Maps annoys drivers after latest Android Auto update
One of the main selling points of Android Auto is the integration of Google Maps into your dashboard, with the bonus of controlling all of your podcasts. The car friendly UI is, in general, pretty simple and readable at a glance.
Google just made an irksome change to Maps on Android Auto
The latest update to Android Auto has made a slight UI change to Google Maps. The change is now causing some issues.
Google Maps update looks just a little bit worse on most Android Auto screens
If you’ve stepped into your car and booted up Android Auto recently, you might have noticed a change to how Google Maps looks. The change is that the map is now centered to the display as a whole, which places some UI elements on top of the map.
An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.
Android Auto's new centered Maps view is a real headache for drivers
Android Auto's great for plenty of reasons, but personally, I rely on it for navigation more than anything else. Responding to messages or controlling media playback is all icing
Google Phone app gets an unexpected Android 16-inspired redesign (APK teardown)
Google is prepping a redesigned Settings menu for its Phone app that resembles the Settings home page expected to roll out ...
Google’s New Lockdown Just Made Android More Like iPhone
Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ...
Google Rages Over ‘Grave’ EU Errors in €4.3 Billion Android Fine
Google accused European Union antitrust watchdogs of blundering their way through a probe that culminated in a record €4.3 ...
Google's 'ultimate goal' is for Android games to work seamlessly across mobile, XR, large screens
Sam Bright, the lead at Google Play, said the "ultimate goal" is to have Android games and apps work seamlessly across mobile ...
Android 16 could finally force all apps into dark mode — here's how
If this sounds familiar it’s because we heard something similar last year, with news that Android 15 may force apps into dark ...
Google to Fight $4.33 Billion EU Antitrust Fine Over Android
The company is making its case at the European Court of Justice, the bloc’s highest court, on Tuesday after the regulator ...
Android 16’s first public beta adds Google’s more limited take on live lockscreen notifications
Live Updates are dynamic notifications that live on your lockscreen, but they’re limited to ride shares, food orders, and ...
6 lesser-known Android 15 features (but are super useful)
Android 15 introduces many security features, including one that’s lesser-known to most people. This feature hides your ...
After Home, Files by Google is Android 16's latest casualty
Users report the Files by Google app consistently crashes when attempting to open PDF files directly. This issue is specific ...
Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts
Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from ...