Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone

An update to Android 16 will detect ‘stingray’ devices used by law enforcement and alert users to suspicious network connections.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-16-will-soon-flag-fake-cell-towers-and-warn-you-if-someone-is-spying-on-your-phone

Created 2d | Jun 29, 2025, 10:10:08 AM


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