ZDNet

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

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9to5google

Android adds ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ setting, boosts failed passcode lockout

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...
Digital Trends

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

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...
Bleeping Computer

New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom

A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its ...
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 Police

Android lock screen: Why your device's accounts are still not secure

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...
TechCrunch

This sneaky Android spyware needs a password to uninstall. Here’s how to remove it without one.

Consumer-grade phone surveillance apps aren’t only intended to stay stealthy; some of these apps are also making it increasingly difficult to remove them ...