Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

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.

Security experts are sounding the alarm over a wave of fake Android apps that have already infected tens of thousands of phones and are still spreading. The latest campaigns combine convincing ...

Google says it disrupted what it believes was the world's largest residential proxy network that hijacked about 9 million ...

The latest Android security update makes it harder for thieves to break into stolen phones, with stronger biometric requirements and smarter lockouts. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson ...

Our experts tested and rated dozens of VPN apps for Android, including top providers like NordVPN and Surfshark. Here are our ...