Google is rolling out a comprehensive security update for Android this month that’s designed to actively protect users from phone scams, phishing attacks, and other fraud attempts.

Scam Detection for Pixel phones

The first security feature worth knowing about it called Scam Detection and is currently only available on Pixel 6 devices or later with an active SIM card. Based on the Gemini Nano AI model, Scam Detection notifies you of potential scam calls as they happen.

When a phone call comes in, Scam Detection analyzes it to detect certain patterns of typical scams. For example, if the caller claims to be a bank employee requesting an urgent bank transfer, or someone who demands sensitive data under time pressure. If suspicious behavior is flagged, the phone will automatically warn yo

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