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Google begins rollout of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock on Androids
Theft Detection Lock uses a machine learning model to detect theft scenarios, such as when a phone is snatched and the thief tries to escape. Offline Device Lock automatically locks the screen if the phone is kept disconnected from the internet for an extended time. Remote Lock allows users to lock their phone remotely using their phone number.
A new Android feature locks your screen if your phone is stolen
Google is rolling out a new set of features aimed at making it less easy for thieves to access your data. That’s according to Mishaal Rahman, who posted on Reddit that the features are showing up in a new update after seeing that his Xiaomi 14T Pro phone now has Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock,
Google’s theft protection features have started showing up for some Android users
Three new theft protection features that Google announced earlier this year have reportedly started rolling out on Android. The tools — Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock — are aimed at giving users a way to quickly lock down their devices if they’ve been swiped,
Android phones have started receiving crucial anti-theft features
If your phone is swiped, on-device intelligence will sense it and automatically lock the screen. Users will also be able to lock stolen devices remotely.
Google introduces new anti-theft features for Android devices
Google is enhancing security for Android users by introducing new anti-theft features aimed at protecting personal data in the event of a stolen device. According to GSM Arena, the updates include the Theft Detection Lock,
Google brings in new anti-theft, remote locking features for Android users
The Offline Device Lock feature further enhances security by locking the device if a thief tries to keep it disconnected from the internet for an extended period
Android's handy theft protection features are now rolling out worldwide
Google is quietly expanding the availability of Android's theft protection features to devices around the world.
Google Introduces New Theft Protection Features for Android Users
In response to the rising concerns around smartphone theft, Google is gradually rolling out three innovative security features for Android devices.
New Google feature locks stolen Android phones automatically, check details
Google is rolling out a theft detection lock feature for Android phones, using machine learning to automatically lock stolen devices and protect user data.
Google's Android Theft Protection features begin global rollout
Google has begun a global rollout of Android theft protection features after debuting them in Brazil. The new tools include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock, designed to automatically secure devices in case of theft.
Google doubles down on Android security with new anti-theft tools
Google has started releasing at least three new tools to make it difficult for thieves to access data stored on an Android phone. A new report suggests that some Android devices have received features called Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock through an update,
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Google is making it harder for thieves to unlock stolen devices: Know how
Google introduces new security features to prevent thieves from accessing stolen Android devices. These include Theft ...