Why this is important: For anyone who uses Chrome on Android and routinely switches between many tabs, this feature brings greater order and control. Before the update, if someone opens dozens of tabs ...

A new Android malware family, Herodotus, uses random delay injection in its input routines to mimic human behavior on mobile devices and evade timing-based detection by security software. Herodotus, ...

Google is expanding the capabilities of its ‘Identity Check” anti-theft feature in the upcoming Android 16 QPR2 update. This crucial upgrade removes the PIN/password fallback for biometric-enabled ...

Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...

Android 16 brings refined UI tweaks, live notification updates, adaptive refresh rates, improved multitasking for tablets, and tighter security. The update is currently available for Pixel 6 and newer ...

While setting up a lock screen PIN on your Android or iPhone, there's always the fear that you might forget it one day. That's especially true if you usually rely on quicker methods without a password ...

PIN codes – the four-digit number you use to access electronic devices or access things like ATMs – have become a common part of our everyday lives. But how secure is your number? It’s likely much ...

Update, May 26, 2025: This story, originally published May 24, has been updated with a brief history of PIN codes, information regarding the most secure codes you can use and why 8068 really isn’t the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Keeping your iPhone or Android device secure is a no-brainer.

In the name of beefing up Android security, Google has added a new feature called Identity Check that automatically locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication. The feature works when you ...

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