Google is adding cross-application account security alerts to iOS

Google is announcing some security-related updates today, including new cross-application alerts that will let you know when your Google Account has a security issue. The idea is that when Google detects a potentially serious security issue with your account, you’ll be notified of which application you’re using at the time.

Here’s a GIF provided by Google to give you an idea of ​​what the new alert looks like:

Alerts are moving on a limited basis next week, but will only be on iOS before then, Google said. Edge. According to Blog Post, the company plans to expand them further in the early part of next year.

The company is also adding guest mode to Google Assistant, which will not save any requests to your Google Account until they are turned on. Once it’s rolling, you’ll be able to turn it on by saying “Hey Google, turn on guest mode”. Google says new mode will turn into nest smart speakers and displays next week Edge.

And if you want an easy way to view your Google Account security and privacy settings, Google says that from today, you can ask “Is my Google Account secure?” Can find phrases like To see a summary of your settings. Here’s a screenshot to give you an idea of ​​what that result will look like.

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Google is also updating its Safety Center website, which includes information about privacy and security tools in Google’s products. The refreshed page contains details about 13 Google products, including Gmail, Chrome, YouTube, Android and Pixel, and more will be added in the future, Google said. Edge. The new site is available in the U.S. today. Is live in and will be available globally soon.