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Imagine if your smartphone was not only smart enough to know that it was being stolen, but could lock itself down to prevent the thief from being able to access your data. All in an instant. Imagine ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be ...

Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock ...

I'm a big fan of data security in a world where hacks happen constantly, with complex account takeover scams now assisted by AI. It's not just about securing apps and logins with strong, unique ...

The Theft Detection Lock utilizes AI technology to automatically lock the device in response to suspicious movements commonly associated with theft. This measure aims to prevent unauthorized access to ...

Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is misfiring for some users. The feature is activating on its own, locking users out of their devices. The very core of how the feature works may be to blame for the ...

Your Android phone should receive an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade soon that helps keep your personal information safe. In May 2024, Google teased a new Theft ...

Protecting your phone against online attacks is vital, but the same measures won't hold up when your phone is stolen. If you want to really protect your phone, it's time you start locking it down ...

Billions of Android phones are getting new tools to stop phone thieves from accessing your information and to slow down their criminal behavior, Google announced today at its I/O developer conference.