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Google Unveils Comprehensive Android 16 Security Suite

The new update introduces AI-driven scam detection, enhanced anti-theft measures, and a unified Advanced Protection mode for broader device security.

Google will also hide one-time passwords on the lockscreen with Android 16 in certain high-risk scenarios
Take that you thieves, Google working on feature that will make stolen Android phones useless
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Overview

  • Android 16 features AI-powered scam detection in Google Messages and Phone apps, now capable of identifying a wider range of fraud, including crypto and financial scams.
  • In-call protections block risky actions like sideloading apps, disabling Google Play Protect, and granting accessibility permissions during calls with unknown numbers.
  • Advanced Protection mode consolidates Android's strongest security features, offering device-level safeguards like intrusion logging, USB port lockdown, and Wi-Fi auto-reconnect blocking.
  • Find My Device has been rebranded as Find Hub, integrating device and item tracking with plans for satellite connectivity to enhance coverage in remote areas.
  • The update also expands theft protections with new security challenges for Remote Lock, enhanced Factory Reset restrictions, and concealed one-time passwords in high-risk scenarios.