Android 17 beta 2 included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. Now, the latest Android Canary build shows it in action.

Android 17 could eliminate the hassle of remembering SIM PINs by automatically entering them after you unlock your device, while still protecting your SIM on other phones.

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We previously uncovered evidence of an automatic SIM lock protection feature coming to Android, and we've now got a first look at the option.

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

Google is completely changing how sideloading works on Android. Confused or concerned about the new process? Let's break it ...

Google is introducing an advanced flow for Android users to sideload unverified apps, which includes a mandatory reboot and a 24-hour security delay.

Google will keep side-loading for Android, but not without an "advanced flow" that will bring "balance" to user safety and the OS' openness.

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The bug causes VPN services to stop working in the background, and it's believed to be introduced by app updates coming from ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...