Google brings better bricking to Androids, to curtail crims

October 7, 2024 at 11:04PM Google has globally rolled out three new Android features to deter phone theft. The Theft Detection Lock activates if a phone is taken and moves at high speed, the Offline Device Lock works if the device is offline for a long time, and Remote Lock allows users to lock stolen … Read more

Android to add new anti-theft and data protection features

May 15, 2024 at 04:14PM Google is expanding anti-theft and data protection features for Android 15+ devices. New features include Theft Detection Lock to secure devices during theft attempts, Offline Device Lock to prevent unauthorized access, and Remote Lock to remotely lock stolen devices. Enhanced security measures will make stolen devices difficult to sell and … Read more