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Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

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Feed Name: TechRepublic Security

Date Published: 2026-06-17

Date Updated: 2026-06-17

Author: Kezia Jungco

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Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add new device-level controls for WhatsApp backups, expanded Play Protect checks for unverified apps across platforms, Find Hub setup options for remote device recovery, and support for importing/exporting passwords and passkeys via the Credential Exchange standard; the article highlights how these changes affect mobile security, account recovery, app trust, and enterprise device management without reporting any active threats or incidents.

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