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Google is adding new device-level features for its Advanded Protection program


At the Android Show, ahead of Google I/O 2025, Google announced that it is adding new device-specific features to its Advanced Protection program, which

These features are aimed at adding an extra layer of security for public figures and preventing their devices from being compromised. What’s more, if you have advanced protection enabled, with Android 16, the system will prevent you from automatically reconnecting to Wi-Fi networks that are not secure. The program is also gaining a feature to privately process conversations on the device to try and detect a potential scam for an ongoing phone call.

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