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In ablog post, the company revealed significant improvements to how its Android Play Protect security feature operates.

Google says the upgrade will boost defenses against polymorphic apps that leverage tricks such as AI to stay hidden.

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Polymorphic apps are capable of changing their identifiable features to stay hidden, or discourage users from uninstalling them.

Google also claims Play Protect will get even better in time.

The new tool will be rolled out gradually, so dont be alarmed if you still dont have it.

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