Chrome for Android could soon scan your downloaded APK files for malware. This would add another layer of protection as Google Play Protect already scans apps before you install them. Google already ...

Android smartphones and tablets already have several features that ensure digital safety. Google also offers monthly security updates to safeguard your device from new exploits and vulnerabilities.

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Google is testing a built-in malware scanner for APK downloads within Chrome on Android, adding another layer of security beyond Play Protect. This new feature, currently in Chrome Canary, will scan ...