A suspicious username, often similar to a real username (like “contact12” for a scammer impersonating a company’s customer ...

An AI bouncer for my phone.

Spam calls are increasing, but cell phones have built-in tools that can help reduce them. Here’s what to do — and what to ...

Android's new fake call detection feature warns users when scammers spoof trusted contacts' numbers and use AI voice tools to impersonate loved ones.

This is more useful than any other AI party trick ...

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be.

We’re expecting Android 17 to begin rolling out later this month, but first, Google has a batch of updates for the wider ...

A new security feature has arrived for Android smartphone users that detects fake calls and alerts you before you even answer. Google states that this feature will help prevent issues related to AI ...

FCC proposal could force carriers to collect IDs and addresses before phone service. Critics warn burner phones and privacy ...