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Android's New Feature Blocks Fraudsters from Sideloading Apps During Calls

Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:20 pm
by Shane1145
Google is working on a new security feature for Android that blocks device owners from changing sensitive settings when a phone call is in progress.

Specifically, the in-call anti-scammer protections include preventing users from turning on settings to install apps from unknown sources and granting accessibility access. The development was first reported by Android Authority.


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