12 new security features coming to Android phones in 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F6eAgqJr6w TL;DR Google has detailed a long list of Android security and privacy upgrades for 2026, including protections against banking scam calls, device theft, malware, and fake Android builds. Android 17 will add new privacy features like temporary precise location sharing, improved contact access controls, and stronger Advanced Protection safeguards. Google is also expanding AI-powered threat detection, adding APK malware scanning in Chrome.