Android app permissions aren't as easy to identify as they once were, but that doesn't mean you have to be uninformed. When it comes to Android and privacy, we’re accustomed to seeing things move in a ...

Android keeps a record of every privacy permission you've granted. A pair of built-in tools let you see what each app can access and revoke whatever you want.

A team of academic researchers has uncovered a new Android security exploit that raises a lot of questions about the platform’s permission system. The technique, named TapTrap, uses user interface ...

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Some of Android 17's best new features aren't user-facing, but quietly enhance your smartphone's performance and malware ...

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Google is slowly fixing its Play Store problem. We have already seen a cull of lower-quality, higher-risk apps, and we are now seeing ever more on-device monitoring to flag those devices behaving ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...

Malware targeting Android devices has increased, often exploiting permissions that users unknowingly grant. While Android's open nature makes it a target, you can protect your device by carefully ...

Downloading apps in APK format or even from Google Play carries risks, including potential malware infections. For Android users, the threat of malicious software is a more frequent concern than it is ...

App permissions are almost like an invisible sentry, governing what type of data and device access your apps get. If you’ve ever downloaded a new app or activated a new feature, the chances are you ...

Android 12 makes it very easy to control what apps have permission to use specific services. Jack Wallen shows you how with the Privacy Dashboard. As with any new ...