Android 16 will feature Advanced Protection: phishing and hacking of smartphones is virtually eliminated

Very soon Google will release Android 16 and more and more information about the new version of the OS is appearing on the web. Now it has become known that smartphone users will be offered a new feature that will increase the security of devices.

Here's What We Know

In Android 16-beta revealed Advanced Protection mode, when activated, it blocks the installation of applications from all sites except Google Play, disables unsafe and outdated communication protocols (2G) and the system requires biometric authentication or PIN-code every time you change the security settings.

Thus, the smartphone will be harder to hack, it will be protected from phishing and the user's data will be well-protected. In addition, Advanced Protection mode enhances filtering of incoming calls and messages and restricts connection to dodgy networks.

The feature will first be available on Pixel smartphones with Android 16 QPR1, but other manufacturers will introduce it later.

Source: Nextpit