Google has now released details of October’s Android security update, warning that the most “severe” of seven high-severity vulnerabilities “could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.” There are also a raft of high-severity fixes for third-party components, which leave devices at risk.

If you’re looking to pick up one of the best phones on the market for your next upgrade, and you’ve settled on Android as the mobile operating system you want to go with. In that case, you’ll probably want to get one or two Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy handsets on your shortlist.

Android 15 is expected to release to Pixel phones imminently, but Samsung device owners will have to wait a fair bit longer. Samsung has confirmed the first Android 15 beta (One UI 7) will arrive before the end of the year,

Your Android phone should receive an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade soon that helps keep your personal information safe.

Google is stepping up its device security game for Android users, with long-promised theft protection tools that are beginning to make their way to select devices this week. Spotted by Android journalist Mishaal Rahman on X (formerly Twitter),

Google has introduced a significant security enhancement for Android smartphones, making them more resilient to theft. While the new feature won’t physically protect your phone, it adds a robust layer of security that makes it nearly useless to a thief if stolen.