#google play protect feature

Google Play Services has the ability to scan the applications in the Play Store. Now, a new update allows Play Protect to scan third-party programs. Google has implemented a new feature for Google Play Protect which scans third-party applications for any malicious apps or malware. With this new feature, this can protect mobile users by scanning in real-time to provent and remove any harmful program in a device. Google has launched its AI-powered Try On feature, allowing users to upload a photo and virtually see how clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories may look on them. The feature is available through Google Search, Google Shopping, and Google Images.   The launch is part of Google's broader AI rollout following several announcements made during Google I/O 2026, including new Gemini features and AI-powered search tools. The feature will work with Google Gemini Spark and other supported AI agents. Read more in our articles including "Google Play Protect now scans third-party applications" and "Google Shopping's AI try-on feature now available in the Philippines".