Google releases "Play Protect" App, ensures device security

Google introduced "Google Play Protect" app for the android devices. The Google Play Protect brings control to you to protect your devices. It continuously works to keep the device, data and apps safe. It actively scans your device and is constantly improving to make sure that you have the latest in mobile security. The device is automatically scanned around the clock and ensures the device is secured enough.
All Android apps undergo rigorous security testing before appearing in the Google Play Store. The Google Play Protect App scans all the apps that are available in the Google Play store, and notifies you from the malicious apps. It never scans the 3rd party apps. Hence it is always recommended to use Google Play Store.

To view the current scan status and make sure Play Protect is enabled go to Settings > Google > Security > Google Play Protect. Here, a list of recently installed apps, current harmful apps and the option to toggle the service on or off is shown.

Main Features:

-- The security system that never sleeps: It scans all the apps available in Google Play Store
-- Control within reach, even if your device isn’t:  "Find My Device" feature to reach misplaced device
-- Fifty billion apps scanned a day makes life a little easier:  The Play Protect scans billions of apps daily to make sure that everything remains spot on.
-- Surf on the safe side: With Safe Browsing protection in Chrome, you can browse with confidence. If you visit a site that's acting out of line, you'll be warned and taken back to safety

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