Mobile Security
The latest Mobile Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Roadmap Reveals Purview DLP Clipboard Protection for Mobile App Management
On July 8, 2026, Microsoft added a new item to its Microsoft 365 roadmap that promises to close a long-standing data leak vector on mobile devices. Roadmap ID 567311 details an upcoming feature in...
Android 17's Hidden Gems: App Locks, Theft Protection, and a Quiet Quick Settings Revolution
Google pushed Android 17 to Pixel devices in June 2026 after a truncated preview cycle, but the official changelog buried some of the most impactful upgrades. Early adopters who dove into the OS...
Chrome on Android and iOS will autofill passports and driver’s licenses from Google Wallet after biometric verification, announced June 23, 2026.
Google is taking Chrome's autofill capabilities up a notch, announcing on June 23, 2026 that the browser will soon handle far more than just passwords and credit cards. On Android and iOS, Chrome...
Android 16 'Baklava' Arrives Unannounced on June 10, Redefining the Android Update Calendar
Google dropped a surprise on the mobile world by releasing Android 16, codenamed Baklava, to the public on June 10, 2025. The stable update began hitting compatible Pixel devices immediately, a full...
Android 17 Launches on Pixel: How AI Agent Functions Will Change Your Phone — and Your Windows PC
Google surprised nobody with the timing but delighted developers and tinkerers when it pressed the button on Android 17 stable builds at 10 a.m. PT on June 16, 2026. The release, first hitting Pixel...
Android 17 Hits Pixel with Floating Bubbles, Anti-Theft Shields, and Foldable Gaming Upgrades
Google flipped the switch on Android 17 for supported Pixel devices on June 16, 2026, marking one of the most substantial mid-year OS drops in recent memory. The over-the-air update bundles a host of...
Microsoft Authenticator Vulnerability CVE-2026-26123: Security Update Analysis and User Impact
Microsoft's March 10, 2026 security update addresses a newly discovered vulnerability in the Microsoft Authenticator mobile application, designated CVE-2026-26123. This information disclosure flaw...
Microsoft Defender Drops iOS 16 Support: What iPhone Users Need to Know
Microsoft has officially ended support for iOS 16 in its Microsoft Defender for Endpoint mobile security application, creating significant implications for enterprise and consumer iPhone users who...
Microsoft EAS 16.1 Enforcement: Complete Guide for Exchange Online Migration
Microsoft's upcoming enforcement of Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) protocol version 16.1 represents one of the most significant email security mandates in recent years, with a March 1, 2026 deadline that...
Phone Security Alert: How to Check for Carrier-Level Call Forwarding with *#21#
In an era where our smartphones serve as digital vaults containing everything from personal conversations to financial information, a simple three-character code—*#21#—has emerged as a critical...
Exchange Online Enforces EAS 16.1: What IT Admins Must Know Before March 2026
Microsoft has announced a significant security upgrade for Exchange Online that will impact mobile device connectivity across organizations worldwide. Starting March 1, 2026, Exchange Online will...
CISA KEV Catalog Update: Android Framework CVE-2025-48633 Patch Urgency Explained
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's latest update to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog has placed a critical spotlight on CVE-2025-48633, a high-severity...