Android just got a trio of powerful anti-theft upgrades — here's how they work

Google released an updated set of tools to help keep Android phones safe with new anti-theft features.

Android 16's new theft protection features: Harder to break in, easier to lock down

Google has improved the anti-theft features on Android 16 phones, enabling some protections by default in Brazil -- here's ...

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features

Google says Android devices will get new security features, like stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery ...

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade. Here's what's new

Android also says it's giving you more control over Remote Lock, a tool that lets you lock your lost or stolen device from any web browser. You now have the ability to add a security ...

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief ...

Android Strengthens Phone Theft Protection With Identity Check and Remote Lock

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a ...
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Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...