Smarter, Safer Phones with Android 16

In its latest update, Android 16 is taking a bold step forward in smartphone security and intelligence. The new version, unveiled by Google, brings powerful AI-driven protections to help users defend against increasingly sophisticated scams and cyber threats — all while maintaining user privacy.

A standout feature in Android 16 is its use of on-device artificial intelligence to identify scam-like behavior during phone calls from unknown numbers. If a caller attempts to deceive a user into actions like downloading a suspicious app or sharing their screen, the system will issue a real-time warning. Importantly, this AI capability works entirely on-device, ensuring that conversations are not stored or recorded, and keeping sensitive information private.

Google is extending this smart protection beyond calls. The Messages app now includes AI-powered filters that can flag potentially fraudulent content across SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging formats. This proactive filtering helps block phishing attempts and other scam ...