Android phones can warn you if you open financial apps during a scam call

Whenever Android detects that you are on a call with a number not saved in your contacts, and you open a supported financial app, it will trigger a protective alert.

Your phone can now tell you when a text looks like a scam

Since our messaging apps are constantly getting hammered with sophisticated fraud - from those fake "delivery fee" demands to weird promises of free money - Google is stepping in to help you spot the fakes at a glance.

Your notifications just got smarter and quieter with Google’s new update

Right now, this is hitting Pixel devices, with Samsung, OnePlus, and others expected to catch up soon (likely via updates like One UI 8.5). This isn't just a bug fix; it’s a serious upgrade list. We’re talking AI-powered notification summaries, a smart Notifications Organizer that cleans up your shade, auto-themed icons that actually match your wallpaper, and a much smarter dark mode.