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10 best security apps for Android that aren’t antivirus apps! (Updated 2019)

Tired of looking for security apps and seeing antivirus app listings? In this roundup, we have the best security apps that puts the power in your hands.

Joe HindyApril 5, 20191291 shares

What is two factor authentication and how do you use it?

This is everything you need to know about two factor authentication and how to set it up.

Robert TriggsApril 4, 2019151 shares

Android security review 2018: Huge boost in device security updates

Google also boasts amazingly low percentage of downloads of potentially harmful apps.

C. Scott BrownMarch 29, 201972 shares

15 best Android VPN apps of 2019!

A VPN (virtual private network) can help you surf the web anonymously, securely, and even get around firewalls. Here are the 17 best Android VPN apps!

Joe HindyMarch 26, 20192560 shares

Scammers drained Android phone batteries and made piles of money

A new scam has been uncovered targetting banner ads on certain Android apps, draining smartphone batteries as it racked up ad revenue.

Scott Adam GordonMarch 22, 2019484 shares

15 best antivirus apps and best anti-malware apps for Android!

Protecting your phone is always a top priority and in this list, we'll show you the 15 best antivirus apps for Android to help keep the malware away.

Joe HindyMarch 22, 20192203 shares

Rogue adware affected over 200 Play Store apps, with 150 million combined downloads

The adware is named SimBad due to the fact that many affected Android apps are simulator games.

Hadlee SimonsMarch 14, 2019149 shares

What are Android security updates, and why do they matter?

We've all heard about Android security updates, but what do these updates actually do and why do they matter? Gary explains.

Gary SimsMarch 7, 2019514 shares

Google has flagged over one million apps to date for pre-release security issues

Google says its initiative helped over 30,000 developers fix more than 75,000 apps in 2018 alone.

Hadlee SimonsMarch 4, 2019175 shares

5 best find my phone apps and other find my phone methods too!

Having your smartphone lost or stolen is absolutely frightening, but don't panic! Here are the best find my phone methods and the best find my phone apps.

Joe HindyFebruary 28, 20191710 shares

End of the line!

… this isn't the forums?

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