Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.

Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users.

Google’s malware scanning Play Protect service will now automatically turn off an Android app’s permissions if it’s potentially harmful. The feature is designed to prevent malicious apps from having access to your phone’s storage, photos, camera, and more.

Google announced Thursday that the Gemini app is getting its Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model. The upgraded model “delivers fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks, providing everyday help with tasks like brainstorming,

In fact, it has a model for just about everything, but many people use the free one accessible through the Gemini app. Well, if you use the Gemini app, then buckle up, as Gemini 2.0 Flash just launched.

The new Gemini Flash 2.0 model offers improved responses for writing, learning, and brainstorming tasks. Advanced subscribers can access a variety of Gemini models for query handling, with a phased rollout for Flash 2.