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Android 16 security features focus on theft, scams, and identity

One of the most significant additions from Android 15 is Theft Detection Lock. This smart feature uses AI to determine if ...

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...

Google could be bringing 'left behind' alerts to Pixel Watch - and it might auto-lock your phone, too

The upcoming feature would warn you if you walk away without your Android phone, with a theft-friendly lockout twist ...
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Android Automotive to enhance privacy with new app lock feature

Google is adding an app lock feature to Android Automotive, according to new details found in documentation regarding Android Automotive’s unbundled apps. Android Automotive is reportedly getting an ...