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Google wants to protect me from myself, but I'm not sure I want it to
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Google wants to protect me from myself, but I'm not sure I want it to

Android Police·Irene Okpanachi·about 1 month ago
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Published Apr 24, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience across the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches, with over 1,000 posts published. The Tech space is where she geeks out most, particularly Android. Irene holds certifications in Graphic Design (HerTechTrail), Writing in Plain Language (LinkedIn), and English for IT (Cisco Networking Academy). Beyond writing, Irene is a gamer, singer/songwriter, food lover, and a Jack of all trades. Android 16's latest security feature is one I've struggled to lock into. Months ago, my gaming accounts got hit with hack attempts. I initially dismissed them as phishing spam until the attacker changed my EA account email address to theirs and changed my PlayStation password. I got the accounts back, but the experience shook me, so I went nuclear.…

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