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- Chrome for Android could soon scan your downloaded APK files for malware.
- This would add another layer of protection as Google Play Protect already scans apps before you install them.
Google already offers Play Protect on Android phones, which automatically scans apps for malware. Now, it looks like Google is adding another layer of defense when sideloading apps.
MSPowerUser reports that Chrome for Android will soon be able to scan APK files for malware. Google is testing the feature as a flag in Chrome Canary for Android, and we were able to see it too. Check out the screenshot below.