Android 16’s New Protection Mode Will Protect Against Bad USB Devices

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Android 16’s New Protection Mode Will Protect Against Bad USB Devices

Android 16 is shaping up to be a pretty decent release. One intriguing feature that seems interesting is the introduction of "Advanced Data Protection" for USB connections. It looks like Google is serious about tightening security, and this new setting could be a big deal.