Android Security Researchers find that Android phones are prone to new fingerprint attack The new attack is said to brute force fingerprints to unlock and take control of smartphones. WhatsApp claims consistent microphone access is an Android bug It's an uncomfortable find and worrying until a fix is rolled out. Extend Unlock begins replacing Smart Lock as Google preps Watch Unlock A buggy rebrand leaves us waiting on a fix and another feature. Grid List Latest about Android Security Extend Unlock begins replacing Smart Lock as Google preps Watch Unlock By Nickolas Diaz published 18 April 23 Google rebrands one of its convenient security features but the change leaves things a little empty. Android 14 may put a twist on this small but handy feature from Samsung's One UI By Nickolas Diaz published 10 March 23 Android 14 DP2 shows signs of Google's work in developing an auto-confirming security PIN feature for unlocking phones. The Galaxy S23 series grabs its first software update By Nickolas Diaz published 20 February 23 Samsung is beginning to roll out the February 2023 security patch for the latest Galaxy S23 series. Google and other OEMs have yet to patch a critical Android security flaw By Nickolas Diaz published 26 November 22 This flaw affects countless Mali GPU phones. OnePlus 10T gets a small OxygenOS August security patch and camera fixes By Nickolas Diaz published 1 September 22 OnePlus is beginning its August Android security patch for its 10T phone. The small patch includes the standard security update, camera fixes, and Wi-Fi stability. Google improves Android security with DNS-over-HTTP/3 update By Nickolas Diaz published 20 July 22 Google has brought in DNS-over-HTTP/3 as a new security feature. The new addition looks to provide Android users with increased security while on the internet. Microsoft warns about Android malware that could secretly steal your money By Jay Bonggolto published 5 July 22 Microsoft's 365 Defender team has cautioned Android users to be wary about a prevalent type of Android malware designed to subscribe them to unwanted premium services without their knowledge. Samsung appears to push the July 2022 update to the Galaxy A32 By Derrek Lee published 1 July 22 With July upon us, Samsung is gearing up to push the latest Android security patch to its smartphones. The Galaxy A32 has apparently started receiving the update in South Korea. How will Google's passwordless FIDO security work? By Jerry Hildenbrand published 24 June 22 Google is partnering with the FIDO Alliance to offer a safer and more secure alternative to the lowly password. 12 Get the Android Central Newsletter Instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Google Pixel 8 listing reveals wireless charging speed2Apple Music Classical drops on Android, download now on the Play Store3How to disable biometrics on your Android phone from the lock screen4Google Pixel Fold's custom-built hinge took inspiration from various sources5Google Play: Everything you need to know
Extend Unlock begins replacing Smart Lock as Google preps Watch Unlock By Nickolas Diaz published 18 April 23 Google rebrands one of its convenient security features but the change leaves things a little empty.
Android 14 may put a twist on this small but handy feature from Samsung's One UI By Nickolas Diaz published 10 March 23 Android 14 DP2 shows signs of Google's work in developing an auto-confirming security PIN feature for unlocking phones.
The Galaxy S23 series grabs its first software update By Nickolas Diaz published 20 February 23 Samsung is beginning to roll out the February 2023 security patch for the latest Galaxy S23 series.
Google and other OEMs have yet to patch a critical Android security flaw By Nickolas Diaz published 26 November 22 This flaw affects countless Mali GPU phones.
OnePlus 10T gets a small OxygenOS August security patch and camera fixes By Nickolas Diaz published 1 September 22 OnePlus is beginning its August Android security patch for its 10T phone. The small patch includes the standard security update, camera fixes, and Wi-Fi stability.
Google improves Android security with DNS-over-HTTP/3 update By Nickolas Diaz published 20 July 22 Google has brought in DNS-over-HTTP/3 as a new security feature. The new addition looks to provide Android users with increased security while on the internet.
Microsoft warns about Android malware that could secretly steal your money By Jay Bonggolto published 5 July 22 Microsoft's 365 Defender team has cautioned Android users to be wary about a prevalent type of Android malware designed to subscribe them to unwanted premium services without their knowledge.
Samsung appears to push the July 2022 update to the Galaxy A32 By Derrek Lee published 1 July 22 With July upon us, Samsung is gearing up to push the latest Android security patch to its smartphones. The Galaxy A32 has apparently started receiving the update in South Korea.
How will Google's passwordless FIDO security work? By Jerry Hildenbrand published 24 June 22 Google is partnering with the FIDO Alliance to offer a safer and more secure alternative to the lowly password.
