Google is enhancing Android security by prohibiting sideloading apps and enabling accessibility permissions during phone calls to prevent scammers from gaining control of devices. These changes, part of Android 16, will display warnings when users attempt to modify settings while on calls with unknown contacts. Moreover, a new feature aims to alert users when trying to access banking apps while sharing their screens, mitigating the risk of screen-sharing scams. This proactive approach is designed to protect sensitive information and improve user safety during phone calls.
Google's new protections in Android 16 automatically block sideloading apps and enabling accessibility permissions during calls to safeguard users from scams.
When attempting to adjust app permissions during a call, Google alerts users that 'This setting is blocked to protect your device,' underscoring the risk of scams.
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