Google Rolls Out Anti-Theft Features for Android Phones to Boost Security! 🔒

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Summary:

  1. New Security Features
    Google has begun rolling out three new theft protection features for Android phones: Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock, aimed at enhancing device security.

  2. Theft Detection Lock
    This feature activates when someone physically snatches your phone, using Google AI to detect the act and immediately lock the screen to prevent unauthorized access.

  3. Remote Lock Functionality
    Remote Lock allows users to lock their phone using just their phone number if they are unable to sign in to Find My Device with their Google account.

  4. Offline Device Lock
    Offline Device Lock automatically secures the device if a thief tries to keep it disconnected from the Internet for an extended time.

  5. Beta Testing and Rollout
    These features entered beta testing in August, starting in Brazil, and have begun to expand to other regions, with initial reports of availability on devices like the Xiaomi 14T Pro and some Pixel phones.

Read more at: Engadget | Google Blog