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Oversecured flagged 1,575 flaws in 10 Android health apps with 14.7M installs, putting chats, CBT notes, and mood logs at risk, per BleepingComputer. The post Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google used AI-driven review systems to block 1.75 million policy-violating apps and ban 80,000 developer accounts in 2025, expanding Play Store and Android security enforcement. The post Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Android Authority leak says Google is testing Project Toscana, an advanced face unlock for Pixel and Chromebooks that works in low light and rivals Face ID. The post Leak Hints at Google Testing Face ID-Style Unlock for Pixel 11 appeared first on TechRepublic.

A fake Android antivirus app called TrustBastion is spreading malware and stealing banking credentials. Here’s how it works and how to stay protected. The post Fake ‘Antivirus’ App Spreads Android Malware, Steals Banking Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks. The post Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google confirms Quick Share’s AirDrop-style sharing is expanding beyond Pixel to more Android devices in 2026, making file sharing far easier. The post Google Expands AirDrop-Style File Sharing to More Android Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s February 2026 Android system update (Play services 26.04) streamlines new device setup, improves storage purchasing, and adds privacy tools. The post A New Google Update Is Making Android Setup Less of a Chore appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google Contacts is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive refresh for sharing and import screens, adding a review step to prevent oversharing. The post New Google Contacts UI Update Improves Sharing, Import Experience appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google Gemini cheat sheet with key features, how the models work, where it’s available on web, Android, iOS, Workspace, plus pricing and setup steps. The post Google Gemini Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s Pixel theme packs quietly dropped the Wicked: For Good presets on Jan. 31, but a new teaser hints more one-tap styles are on the way. The post Google Pixel Hints at Fresh Theme Packs After ‘Wicked’ Exit appeared first on TechRepublic.