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Android 17 adds ECH support to make web browsing harder to track

BleepingComputer · August 27, 2026 · International · Privacy Law

Google is introducing new network security protections in Android 17 to strengthen connection privacy, address cellular vulnerabilities, and protect the privacy of users' home networks. [...]

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