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Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The updates are ...

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On Tuesday, Google announced a number of updates and enhancements for existing Theft Protection Features for Android.

The latest Android security update makes it harder for thieves to break into stolen phones, with stronger biometric requirements and smarter lockouts. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson ...

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Google is further securing Android smartphones against unauthorized access, for example in case of theft. New functions announced.

Google has announced new Android theft protection updates, adding stronger authentication, biometric safeguards, remote locking tools, and default-on security features in select regions. Here’s what ...