Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android includes a special mode specifically for repairs. This mode is available for Pixel and Samsung phones. Your phone ...
Gizmochina

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 device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...
BGR

Android 16's New Theft Protection Features: Harder To Break In, Easier To Lock Down

For most people, the smartphone is the most important and most personal computer. It's the first device you use in the morning and before bed, as it holds your entire digital life. All that ...
TechCrunch

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...
techtimes

Personalization Tips for Android 15 Lock Screen: How to Use Custom Shortcuts to Boost Efficiency

Android 15 lock screen enables custom shortcuts for quick access and personalized device control, enhancing convenience and productivity right from the lock screen. Pixabay, dominickvietor Android 15 ...
The Verge

Ultraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock

The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock ...
ZDNet

You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

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TechSpot

Android users can now remotely lock their Windows PC from their phone

Microsoft's Link to Windows app on Android is reportedly getting a useful new feature: the ability to lock a PC remotely from a smartphone. Windows Central notes that the feature is rolling out ...
Android Authority

Forget passwords often? Android may soon let you disable Failed Authentication Lock (APK teardown)

Android 15 and newer devices include a Failed Authentication Lock feature that locks the device screen after detecting multiple failed login attempts in apps or settings. Unlike other theft protection ...
Android

Android's Lock Screen Widgets Could Gain a Slick Background Blur

Lock screen widgets on Android may soon get the slick background blur effect. The visual change was spotted in the new Android Canary build and should align it with Google’s new Material Expressive 3 ...