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two new security features for Android that the Alphabet unit says will enhance your safety while also safeguarding your privacy. The first is Scam Detection in Phone by Google which keeps you from getting caught up in a scam or a fraud. The second is Google Play Protect live threat detection which features real-time alerts to prevent you from installing malware and dangerous apps on your device.
Scam Detection will use AI to warn you about a possible scam call with audio, visual, and haptic alerts. | Image credit-Google Google wants to hear feedback from users who test Scam Detection. Feedback can be left by opening the Phone by Google App and tapping >To protect Android users from malware and dangerous apps, real-time protection is offered with Google Play Protect. This feature analyzes the sensitive permissions requested by apps and how these apps interact with other apps and services. If the feature determines that an app is dangerous, you will be warned in real-time by receiving an alert.
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