Google's November security update fixes a critical Android vulnerability that can interrupt cellular calls through a hidden message. Here's how to check your device.

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Google’s new Android app store program brings one-tap installs and automatic updates, but US users are excluded, and marketplaces face a $10,000 annual fee.

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Google is extending scam-call protection to Android 15 and earlier, adding safeguards against malicious apps that abuse accessibility permissions.

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Google Messages is adding optional cloud Gemini scam detection. Here's what happens on-device, what moves to Private AI Compute, and what remains unclear.

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Samsung’s October 2026 security update patches nine critical Android flaws and multiple Galaxy vulnerabilities. Here’s what users should update.

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Google’s new Android security libraries let apps and administrators inspect patch status by component instead of relying on a single security patch date.

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Google says a Pixel modem zero-day was under targeted exploitation. CISA has added CVE-2026-58704 to KEV as users are urged to patch.

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Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features.

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Apple sent a new wave of mercenary spyware threat notifications to targeted users in 110 countries, while making the warnings more visible on iPhones. The alerts signal suspected targeting, not confirmed compromise, and Apple is urging affected users to verify the warning, consider Lockdown Mode, and seek expert help.

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WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption.

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Google’s tap-to-share Quick Share feature is coming to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, adding a faster proximity-based sharing option for personal and managed devices.

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Samsung’s August 2026 Galaxy update fixes 56 Android and One UI security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities and clipboard access risks.

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OnePlus 10T security support has ended. Here’s how owners can check their patch level, understand the risks, and decide when to replace the phone.

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Three investors allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app listed in Apple’s App Store caused approximately $1.8 million in Bitcoin losses.

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Researchers found Chinese and Russian SDKs in Android apps marketed to U.S. military users, highlighting software supply chain and enterprise privacy risks.

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Apple is testing an iOS 26.6 security alert that warns users about malicious iMessages and lets them report suspicious messages.

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RedHook malware uses fake banking and government apps to steal data and control Android phones, with attacks confirmed in Vietnam and Indonesia so far.

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Apple is releasing some iPhone security fixes earlier as AI raises concerns about faster cyberattacks and shorter patch windows.

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Apple patched a Beats Studio Buds Bluetooth flaw that could let nearby attackers listen through the microphone during pairing.

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