by dbadmin | Feb 7, 2026 | Android Security, Features, Google, Google Pixel
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority I’ve been using a Pixel 7 Pro as my primary phone since 2022, and I didn’t have any immediate plans to upgrade just yet. If it ain’t broke, right? Unfortunately, I got complacent and left my bag unattended while swimming at a...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Android Security, Cybersecurity, Google, News
Credit: Supplied by Google TL;DR Google has announced a variety of theft protection improvements for Android devices. This includes a toggle for Failed Authentication Lock, a more comprehensive Identity Check feature, and a more secure Remote Lock tool. Google is also...
by dbadmin | Jan 22, 2026 | Android 16, Android Security, Google, News
TL;DR Google’s Intrusion Logging is now live on some devices running Android 16. Once enabled, Android records key activity so you can check what happened if your phone is compromised. You’ll see intrusion logging when setting up Device Protection, and you can opt in...
by dbadmin | Jan 15, 2026 | Android, Android Security, Authority Insights, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR We were able to get our first look at Android’s upcoming Intrusion Logging feature. It records security incidents and logs key activities that could be linked to data breaches. The feature is designed to help users who...
by dbadmin | Jan 12, 2026 | Android Security, Cybersecurity, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A Redditor has shared what appears to be a more sophisticated IMEI scam. The user claimed that a stranger with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses asked to make a call from their phone, but accessed the device’s IMEI number. It...
by dbadmin | Jan 7, 2026 | Android Security, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released the Android Security Bulletin for January 2026, addressing a critical Android vulnerability. The vulnerability can be used to trigger a zero-click attack on Android using an audio file. While the...
