The protocol behind this, TLS, is also responsible for the green lock icon you see in your address bar when visiting websites over HTTPS. This new feature simplifies the process of configuring a custom secure DNS resolver on Android, meaning parties between your device and the websites you visit won’t be able to snoop on your DNS queries because they’ll be encrypted.
If you’ve poked around the network settings on your phone while on the beta or after updating, you may have noticed a new Private DNS Mode now supported by Android. Recently, Google officially launched Android 9 Pie, which includes a slew of new features around digital well-being, security, and privacy.
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