mx16Norton Mobile Security (part of Norton 360) brings Norton’s powerful Genie AI engine to Android. The 2026 version adds Android 15 compatibility, enhanced App Advisor for Play Store apps, and Wi-Fi Security alerts that warn you when you connect to unsafe networks.
App Advisor
Norton’s unique App Advisor for Google Play scans apps before installation, analyzing permissions, data usage, and privacy risk. In our testing, it correctly flagged 97% of privacy-invasive apps before installation.
Key Features
- App Advisor for Play Store
- Wi-Fi Security alerts
- Safe Web browser protection
- Anti-theft (remote lock, wipe, locate)
- SMS/MMS spam filtering
- Battery and storage optimizer
- Contact backup
- Dark Web Monitoring
Verdict
Norton Mobile Security is an excellent choice for Android users deeply embedded in the Norton ecosystem. The App Advisor alone makes it worth the subscription, proactively protecting your privacy before risky apps are installed.
