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Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads

NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting outdated devices.

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Google’s Android 17 Beta 3 Is Here: What’s New Ahead of the Final Release

Android 17 Beta 3 focuses on stability, security, and refinements as Google prepares for release, giving developers a near-final platform to test apps.

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Google Reinvents Android Sideloading to Thwart Scammers

Google is adding a stricter sideloading process on Android, preserving app installs from outside Google Play while making scam-driven abuse harder.

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Google’s Android Update Brings ‘Wi-Fi Sync’ to Phones, Tablets, and Chromebooks

Google’s March Android update introduces Wi-Fi Sync, game trials, and Wear OS upgrades, making devices more seamless, secure, and connected.

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Google’s Biggest Android Security Update in Years Fixes 129 Bugs, Including an Actively Exploited Zero-Day

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.

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Motorola Plans GrapheneOS-Compatible Devices as Early as 2027

Motorola confirms a long-term partnership with GrapheneOS, signaling plans for privacy-focused smartphones that could arrive as early as 2027.

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Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

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.

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Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

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.

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6 Android Hidden Features Most Users Never Discover

Discover six hidden Android tips that improve performance, privacy, safety, and productivity—and unlock powerful features most users never find.

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