… Test your knowledge of AI-powered scam detection tools and how they keep you safe. AI Safety Scam Detection Mobile Tech Privacy Features 01 / 8 Mobile Tech Which Google feature uses on-device AI to analyze phone calls in real time and warn users of potential scams? …
Ben Khalesi Jun 11, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally view technology differently. …
Ben Khalesi Apr 10, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally view technology differently. …
… Turning security cameras into context sensors gets Google much closer to that idea. If AI becomes the brain of the home , it’s easy to imagine households paying for monthly tokens the same way they already pay for electricity and other utilities.
… Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet already form the backbone of many businesses. Gemini ties all of that together. It can pull context from a long Gmail thread to draft a Docs document, then reference a Drive presentation to summarize the meeting you skipped. …
… That way, everything feels isolated from your main phone use. If you want extra security, Secure Folder is a great choice. …
… Portrait lock was their safety net to avoid the harder work of managing the state correctly. …
… But upon closer inspection, I noticed that the locally stored videos retained slightly more detail and sharpness. The cloud-backed versions leaned just a tiny bit mushier. Again, it is a difference you will barely notice unless you actively pause the frame and look for imperfections. …
… To balance safety with accessibility, I set exceptions for a few contacts and important apps. Now, I can focus entirely on the road, my music plays uninterrupted, and I remain insulated from the urge to glance at my screen. …