Android flaw lets hackers unlock phones in under a minute

Researchers say a serious Android vulnerability affecting certain MediaTek processors could let attackers bypass your lock ...
Android Authority

First look: Here's how Android's cool automatic SIM lock protection works

The latest Android Canary build includes an automatic SIM lock protection feature. This feature saves you from having to enter your SIM card’s PIN when rebooting your phone. This comes several weeks ...
9to5google

Here’s everything new in Android Canary 2603: App lock, Bubbles, Blur, & more

Google today rolled out Android Canary 2603 with a number of user-facing changes compared to the latest Android 17 Beta 2. ZP11.260220.007 with the March 2026 security patch is available for the Pixel ...

8 Hidden Android Features That Quietly Save You Time Every Day

Discover eight hidden Android features that save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and make your phone faster and easier to use ...
Android Authority

Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock!

Google is introducing a new sideloading flow on Android that includes a mandatory 24-hour lock and multiple steps when installing apps from unverified developers. The change is aimed at preventing ...
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Android 17's automatic SIM lock protection is nearly here

Your Android smartphone comes with a handful of built-in safeguards, including a PIN, pattern, or password for the lock screen. For additional safety, Android has ...
The Mirror

All Android users placed on red alert and urged to check one setting immediately

There's an urgent Android security warning, and anyone with one of these phones in their pocket would be wise not to ignore it. The alert has been raised after researchers discovered a serious flaw ...
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Pattern lock: Storms bring a brief cooldown then slow warm up again

UPDATE: A tornado watch is in effect for the area near Wheeling, WV until midnight. (WOWK) Ah, Spring. A wonderful time of year full of hope and anticipation. Then a cold front blows through that ...
The New York Times

For U.S., Unmet Expectations in Iran Fit a Familiar Pattern in the Region

Iran’s military retaliation, along with the political defiance of its new leaders, evokes a decades-old pattern of unrealized goals for American interventions in the region. By Neil MacFarquhar After ...