Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation ...

My old flagship is fine, but app bloat is killing it faster than the battery

This is why your phone lags ...

I developed an app without code in seconds — it's my favorite Google experiment yet

No code, no problem ...
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This Android Malware Connects to Google Gemini for Tips on Hacking Targets

'PromptSpy' appears to be the first Android malware that uses generative AI in its execution flow, according to antivirus provider ESET.

Google 2025 security report: 1.75 million apps blocked, 80000 developer accounts banned

Google reported the following actions in 2025: Every app submitted to Google Play undergoes more than 10,000 safety checks ...
NewsBytes

Emergent raises $70 million to accelerate no-code app development revolution

Emergent, an AI startup, has achieved a $100 million annualised run rate (ARR) within eight months of launch due to increased demand for vibe coding.

Best Budgeting Apps Of 2026

Looking for the best budgeting apps? Doing more banking from your phone? Here are the seven best budgeting apps to help you manage your personal finances.
CNET

Microsoft Phone Link: Everything You Need to Know (and Why You Might Skip It)

If you ever wished you could access your iPhone or Android device directly on a Windows PC, Phone Link lets you do that. But it's not for everyone.
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ESET Research discovers PromptSpy, the first Android threat to use generative AI

PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow.Google's Gemini is used to interpret on-screen elements on the compromised device and provide PromptSpy with ...