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Google Messages update finally adds an important safety tool – and teases a feature I'm surprised the app doesn't have already
By Hamish Hector published
Google Messages beta finally adds Sensitive Content Warnings for some.

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to more than just Pixel and Galaxy phones
By Jamie Richards published
Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to phones from makers other than Google and Samsung, providing further protection against thieves and bad actors.

Your Android phone is getting a major new security feature – here's how auto-reboot works
By James Rogerson published
Your Android phone will soon be able to auto-reboot after three days of inactivity, which is good news for you and bad news for thieves.

If you've got a phone running Android 12, it's time to upgrade – here's why
By David Nield published
Security updates for Android 12 and Android 12L have now ceased, which makes the software more vulnerable.

Android 15: latest news and everything you need to know
By James Rogerson, Axel Metz last updated
Updated Android 15 includes a lot of new features, and it's available now (at least on some phones).

Android 15 devices must have at least 32GB of storage, which should benefit the best cheap phones
By James Rogerson published
Google has updated the minimum storage requirements for Android, doubling the previous minimum.

Google's new Android update will give your devices a battery boost – plus a helpful new feature for Google Wallet
By David Nield published
There's a new update to Google Play services heading to devices, and we should see some tangible benefits.

Google Messages emoji reaction 'bug' is actually just a test for beta users, Google confirms
By David Nield last updated
If you've noticed a new emoji reaction bug in the Google Messages app recently, you're not alone.
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