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Moinak Pal @ Digital Trends · 12/24/2025 10:57 EDT

Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the car

Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared cars without compromising essential functions.

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