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Google announced a new and expanded set of Android protection tools, including Gemini-powered warnings about scam messages, on-device link analysis, and the hiding of banking data during screen sharing. Some features will expand to additional devices and manufacturers, while a bank call verification tool launched in Brazil has blocked more than three million fraudulent calls.
Google announced the rollout of five new features for Android, including the Motion Assist tool to reduce motion sickness, Guided Vision to assist blind and visually impaired users, as well as saving item locations and expanding Google Messages customization. Several of these features rely on Gemini, while some reflect a belated race against similar functions introduced by Apple.
Google announced the expansion of its Scam Detection feature for scam calls to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in the United States, along with enhanced detection of scam messages through an on-device Gemini model. The updates include support for more than 20 countries and several languages, while keeping call processing on the device and leaving the feature disabled by default.
Google showcased AI-powered protection layers in Android against fraudulent calls and messages, noting that it blocks more than 10 billion suspected malicious attempts each month. It also presented survey results and two independent evaluations comparing Android’s protection with iPhones, while noting that some evaluations and features may not be available in all countries.