A new Android feature locks your screen if your phone is stolen
WEB1 day ago · Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock are supported on any Android device running Android 10 and up, while you’ll need at least Android 5 for Remote Lock.
Google begins rollout of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock…
WEB21 hours ago · Google is expanding the rollout of its Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock features to Android users worldwide. These features, which were initially in beta in Brazil, are designed to enhance the security of Android devices and protect user data in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock utilizes a machine learning model to identify when a phone is snatched from the user ...
Google starts rolling out Android Theft protection features
WEB2 days ago · Theft Detection Lock works by using device sensors, Wi-Fi, and smart device connections to determine, if while in use and unlocked, ... Android. Breaking news for Android. Get the latest on app…
Android Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Phone Is Stolen - WIRED
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Android phones will soon use artificial intelligence to automatically detect when they have been snatched from your hand and lock themselves, as part of the new changes that include adding...
Google starts rolling out anti-theft protection on Android
WEB2 days ago · Theft Detection Lock, Remote Lock, and Offline Device Lock will be available for all Android devices running Android 15 or a later version. So far, it seems the rollout is being done in a phased ...
Android’s new Theft Detection Lock helps deter ... - TechCrunch
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Google on Wednesday and at its Google I/O 2024 developer conference announced an upcoming feature for Android called Theft Detection Lock, designed to protect against this growing threat....
Android 15 will make it harder for phone thieves to steal your data
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Theft Detection Lock is a new Android 15 feature that will use AI (there it is again) to predict phone thefts and lock things up accordingly. Google says its algorithms can detect motions...
How Android theft protection keeps your devices and data safe
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Android’s new theft protection features keep your device and data safe. Factory reset upgrade prevents thieves from resetting your stolen device. Private space hides sensitive apps behind a separate PIN-locked area.
Android’s new antitheft feature is now in testing - The Verge
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Google has pegged Brazil as the initial testing region for Android’s AI-powered Theft Detection Lock feature. Users in the region are also getting exclusive search features.
Android will be able to detect if your phone has been snatched
WEBMay 15, 2024 · By visiting android.com/lock, you can enter your phone number and respond to a security challenge to lock your device — a potentially helpful tool if all you have access to is a friend’s...