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According to MSPowerUser, Chrome for Android will soon include a feature that scans APK files for malware. When this new tool is activated, Chrome automatically scans newly downloaded APK files to ensure their safety.

Google is currently testing a new security feature in Chrome Canary for Android that can scan APK downloads for potential malware, as reported by MSPowerUser. This comes after recent updates to the Play Store that reduced warnings for downloading APK files.

Google has updated “Enhanced Protection” in Chrome with AI technology to provide real-time protection against malicious websites, downloads, and browser extensions. After three months of testing in Chrome Canary (the nightly version of Chrome with experimental features),