From the Google Security blog post:
“We are beginning tests of PQC enhancements starting in the next Android 17 beta, followed by general availability in the Android 17 production release. This deployment introduces a comprehensive architectural upgrade that is being rolled out across the operating system. By integrating the recently finalized NIST PQC standards deep into the platform, we’re establishing a new, quantum-resistant chain of trust. This chain of trust secures the platform continuously—from the moment the OS powers on, to the execution of applications distributed globally. Android is swapping today’s digital locks for advanced encryption to help enhance the security of every app you download—no matter how powerful future supercomputers get.”
- More information and origin of text: https://security.googleblog.com/2026/03/post-quantum-cryptography-in-android.html
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