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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.

Google’s Android Security Bulletin shows that March 2025 marked the final round of security patches issued for Android 12 and Android 12L. From April 2025 onwards, the versions were dropped from ...

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Update Android now as critical vulnerabilities are confirmed. Google has published the January Android security bulletin, and it’s bad news for users of Android 12 through 15, or good news, depending ...

Well, I’ll be: Android 16 is officially here! (Or it’s available for device-makers to roll out as they see fit, at least. Choose your own adventure.) And the timing of the software’s arrival isn’t the ...

Google's Advanced Protection Mode may soon restrict apps using accessibility APIs to enhance security for high-risk Android ...

Google hosted its Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday to deliver all the Android 16 news that it won't have time to discuss next week when I/O 2025 starts. That keynote will probably contain so much ...

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