Android Update Adds Fake Call Detection, Expands AirDrop Compatibility

Google's latest features are designed to bring an added layer of safety and personalization to your phone.

4 min read

Google's latest Android update takes aim at the growing problem of imposter scam calls. It also expands Circle to Search functions and AirDrop compatibility to more Android devices, and introduces safety features for kids. The new capabilities are starting to roll out now.

The update comes on the heels of a larger Android 17 update that Google unveiled last month, which bakes AI even deeper into the operating system. Called Gemini Intelligence, it's designed to turn AI agents into true assistants that proactively lend a hand without needing to be asked.

This month's Android updates are a bit less flashy but arguably more practical -- especially as scam calls become more sophisticated. Here's what's in store.

Fake call detection

Android's fake call detection feature, which is baked into...

Copyright of this story solely belongs to cnet.com. To see the full text click HERE