Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.

Google’s malware scanning Play Protect service will now automatically turn off an Android app’s permissions if it’s potentially harmful. The feature is designed to prevent malicious apps from having access to your phone’s storage, photos, camera, and more.

AI became a hot topic. Its influence even bled into the Google Play security division, which used AI in 92% of app security reviews.

If you’re waiting for TikTok to be available for download—or update—again, you may have to practice patience. Here’s why.

Google just revealed how many malicious apps Play Protect shielded us from in 2024. It protected us from millions of bad apps.