Remote Lock lets users lock their phones remotely using just their phone number. However, there is scope for mischief here. Google mentioned that Remote Lock will be upgraded with a “security ...

An app teardown has revealed that Google could ask users for a security question before activating Remote Lock on Android phones. This should make for a more secure experience as Remote Lock currently ...

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 ...

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Android phones hold some of our most sensitive information, yet only a single lock screen code protects them against unauthorized access. If your phone is open when it's snatched, or if you hand it ...

After Google’s beta test in Brazil, the initial suite of theft protection features for Android smartphones is now widely available—but you have to opt in. Why isn’t the company automatically adding ...

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At Google I/O earlier this year, a trio of safety features were announced to keep Android devices safe in events like theft, locking the device, and setting up new guardrails so that the phone won’t ...

Google is stepping up its device security game for Android users, with long-promised theft protection tools that are beginning to make their way to select devices this week. Spotted by Android ...

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In this post, we’ll show you how to lock your Windows 11 PC remotely using an Android phone. Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Link to Windows app that now includes the ability to remotely ...