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I/O 2024: What’s new in Android security and privacy

Android prioritizes user safety and actively combats evolving threats from scammers and malicious actors. Android 15 and Google Play services will introduce new features to combat financial fraud and scams, enhancing user protection. Google Play Protect, with its on-device AI, now scans 200 billion apps daily, detecting and mitigating threats in real-time without collecting user data. Android 15 hides one-time passwords from notifications and expands restricted settings to protect sensitive information. A new scam call detection capability, powered by on-device AI, is being tested to warn users of potential fraud in real-time. Android 15 enhances screen-sharing security by hiding notifications, OTPs, and login credentials, limiting social engineering attacks. Advanced cellular security features in Android 15, such as Cellular Cipher Transparency and Identifier Disclosure Transparency, will protect against surveillance and fraud attempts. New Play Integrity API features empower developers to secure their apps by detecting risky behavior like screen capturing and anomalous device activity. Enhanced photo permissions require apps to justify broad access, and the photo picker now supports cloud storage for increased user privacy. Android's multi-layered protection strategy, powered by AI and strong partnerships, ensures a secure user experience.