

Most Android devices come with Google Play Protect switched on and it works automatically without you having to do anything. It can also be used to track down a lost device. This new security centre is claimed to keep bogus apps off your device, and prevent malware and scams.

Google has brought in a range of features to help keep your handset safe, bundled together in Google Play Protect. While Android is still a more controlled environment than the world of Windows PCs - where users can inadvertently pick up malware or a virus from any number of sources - malware can still sneak onto Android devices.

Google’s Android operating system is used on millions of tablets and smartphones worldwide.
