Android 16 appears to be setting things up for enhanced security and protection against attacks that use USB devices to breach security and possibly retrieve sensitive data. Google has long been vocal ...

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Android 16 introduces a powerful new security measure that automatically blocks USB connections when your phone is locked, requiring device authentication before any external USB drives or peripherals ...