US EditionGoogle Rolls Out Expanded Theft Protection Features for Android Devices
- On Tuesday, Google announced expanded theft protection tools available now for devices running Android 16+, aiming to prevent theft from escalating into wider data or financial loss.
- Identity Check, introduced last year on Android 15 for Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices, now covers all apps using the Android Biometric Prompt on Android 16+, including Google Password Manager.
- Users will find a new toggle for Failed Authentication Lock with increased lockout time and 7 guesses allowed in 15 minutes instead of 36, Google said.
- Remote Lock now offers an optional security question to ensure only the device owner can lock from android.com/lock, and Google enables Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock by default on new devices in Brazil.
- Theft Detection Lock uses on-device AI to detect snatch-and-run theft and quickly lock screens, while expanded biometric checks block access to banking apps and Google Password Manager, Google said.
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Android phones get major anti-theft overhaul with AI protection
Discover the latest anti-theft features for Android phones, including AI-driven protections and enhanced security measures, designed to deter thieves and safeguard your device. Learn about updates like Failed Authentication Lock and Remote Lock, now available on Android 16 and later.
Google announced a set of new anti-theft protections for Android aimed at reducing security risks and improving device recovery.The measures seek to ensure that only the legitimate owner of the smartphone can access the information.The company reported that these updates make the phone a much more difficult target for criminals, by strengthening authentication systems and locking mechanisms.The improvements are integrated into Android 16 and are…
Google implemented improvements in Android device protection, with new locking and authentication options
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