An app teardown has revealed that Google could ask users for a security question before activating Remote Lock on Android phones. This should make for a more secure experience as Remote Lock currently ...

Remote Lock lets users lock their phones remotely using just their phone number. However, there is scope for mischief here. Google mentioned that Remote Lock will be upgraded with a “security ...

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to Android. They didn’t say at the time exactly when we’d see these features, but ...

At this year's Google I/O conference, Google introduced a series of new anti-theft features set to debut with Android 15. These include an anti-theft detection lock, an offline device lock, and the ...

Google's Remote Lock feature is meant to keep your device secure when lost or stolen. Google is updating the feature in order to provide enhanced security. A new security question may be added to ...

Following the announcement of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock at I/O 2024, Android users in Brazil can now sign-up to test that functionality. Using sensors and on-device ...

Google's Android 17 adds default theft protection, blocks apps from reading your login codes, and flags fake bank calls.

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

Something to look forward to: Losing your device to theft is more than just a financial hit, there's the hassle of remote wiping it so that no one gets access to your private data and photos, and ...