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Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

Google’s Android Security Bulletin shows that March 2025 marked the final round of security patches issued for Android 12 and Android 12L. From April 2025 onwards, the versions were dropped from ...

Security researchers have identified a hidden, insecure system-level component embedded in Google Pixel phones, a piece of ...

While newer Android releases such as Android 13, 14, and 15 continue to receive monthly or quarterly security fixes, millions of older phones have effectively reached the end of their update life ...

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Android 16 introduces stronger app permissions, AI scam protection, and anti-theft upgrades. Discover every Android 16 security feature you should activate to keep your phone and data secure in 2025.

Cybersecurity researchers also warned users to delete these risky apps as they can secretly track data or infect devices with malware.

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PCWorld reports that Bitdefender researchers discovered a sophisticated Android malware campaign called ‘TrustBastion’ that disguises itself as a security app to steal sensitive data. The malware uses ...