Android 16: Hackers will not be able to do anything to the phone, strong security feature will be available in Android 16..

Online scams are increasing rapidly. Scammers have invented new ways to trap people. Scamming has become even easier due to AI. However, Google has made big preparations to crack down on such fraud cases. The company will provide a feature with the next operating system, which will make safety and privacy much better than before.

The feature will be available in Android 16

It will not be easy to do such scams. A new security feature will be available in Android 16, which will prevent changing sensitive settings during calls. Scammers adopt many tricks to get access to the user's phone. If they succeed in this, then they carry out the scam. However, this will not be possible after getting the new feature.

With Android 16, Google is planning to disable sideloading apps. This is a process in which users get permission to install those apps which are not right for them. However, after getting the feature, users will not have to give permission knowingly or unknowingly.

Hackers will be in trouble.

Apart from blocking sideloading apps, Google says that Android 16 will also disable the accessibility service during active phone calls, which is the main tool for hackers. This allows hackers to read the content of the screen and control the device.

The advanced security features introduced with Android 15 are currently available on Android 16 Beta 2. It is expected that they will also be seen in the final version of the operating system. Google introduced several new features with the rollout of Android 15 last year. These made it difficult for scammers to use fake apps.

Android 16 Release Timeline

Developer Preview 1 - November 18, 2024

Public Beta 1 - January 23, 2025

Platform Stability - March 2025 (Expected)

Final Stable Version - After May 2025

The Android 16 update will be introduced first for Google Pixel devices. After this, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, and other smartphone companies will roll out their updates for their users.

What will be special in Android 16?

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Better multitasking support for foldable smartphones

Advanced privacy and security updates

Night mode in third-party camera apps

Battery life and performance improvements

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