India, Sept. 15 -- Smartphones carry everything from personal conversations to banking details, making security more important than ever. Google's latest release, Android 16, has brought in one of the most powerful privacy tools yet, called Advanced Protection. This feature is hidden in the settings menu, not turned on automatically, and many people are not even aware of its existence. Yet, once activated, it can transform your device into a secure fortress against modern threats.

Advanced Protection works as an umbrella for Google's strongest safeguards. It blocks suspicious links, prevents the installation of unsafe apps, and restricts access to insecure Wi-Fi networks. By turning it on, you can limit the chances of falling victim to s...