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Published May 13, 2026, 9:56 AM EDT

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another. I delight in looking at the phone market from as many angles as possible, and while my opinions may be odd, at times, they're always from the heart as much as the head.

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Google has announced at The Android Show that it will be significantly beefing up Android's security , adding new AI-powered ways to keep you safe from all manner of threats and theft.

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