Sideloading apps involves downloading APK files from sources outside the Google Play Store, which means these files are not vetted by Google's security checks. This increases the risk of downloading ...

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 ...

Google is currently testing a new security feature in Chrome Canary for Android that can scan APK downloads for potential malware, as reported by MSPowerUser. This comes after recent updates to the ...

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.

Cody has been writing with Android Police for ten years. While best known for the hundreds of APK Teardowns and breaking news on many of Google’s new products and services, he also covers deeper ...

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 ...