A new Android feature locks your screen if your phone is stolen
WEB2 days ago — He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Oct 5, 2024, 4:04 PM UTC ... Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock are supported on any Android device running ...
Google Begins To Rollout Theft Protection Features For
WEB22 hours ago — The full launch across many devices will take some time, but users can look forward to using the three new features: Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock. First announced at I/O 2024, the new functionality can be found in the Settings menu on your Android device. From there, look for ‘Theft Protection’, or ...
Google begins rollout of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock…
WEB1 day ago — Google is expanding the rollout of its Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock features to Android users worldwide. These features, which were initially in beta in Brazil, are designed to enhance the security of Android devices and protect user data in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock utilizes a machine learning model to identify when a phone is snatched from the user ...
Google starts rolling out anti-theft protection on Android - Digital …
WEB2 days ago — Theft Detection Lock, Remote Lock, and Offline Device Lock will be available for all Android devices running Android 15 or a later version. So far, it seems the rollout is being done in a phased ...
Android’s new Theft Detection Lock helps deter ... - TechCrunch
WEBMay 15, 2024 — Google on Wednesday and at its Google I/O 2024 developer conference announced an upcoming feature for Android called Theft Detection Lock, designed to protect against this growing threat....
Android Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Phone Is Stolen - WIRED
WEBMay 15, 2024 — Android’s new Theft Detection Lock uses Google’s AI to determine when your phone has been snatched from your hand. If it detects this, the phone’s screen will automatically be locked.
Android 15: Official news and updates from I/O 2024 - The Keyword
WEBMay 15, 2024 — Theft Detection Lock is coming later this year and helps you keep your personal and financial data safe if your phone is ever snatched from you. This powerful new feature uses Google AI to sense if someone snatches your phone from your hand and tries to run, bike or drive away with it.
Android will be able to detect if your phone has been snatched
WEBMay 15, 2024 — Theft Detection Lock works by recognizing the unusual motions that would indicate someone has yanked your phone out of your hand or a table in front of you. To prevent a thief from being able...
Android’s new antitheft feature is now in testing - The Verge
WEBJun 11, 2024 — Theft Detection Lock, as it’s called, uses AI to determine whether certain jerky movements are indicative of an ongoing theft attempt.
How Android theft protection keeps your devices and data safe
WEBMay 15, 2024 — Android’s new theft protection features keep your device and data safe. Factory reset upgrade prevents thieves from resetting your stolen device. Private space hides sensitive apps behind a separate PIN-locked area. Automatic AI-powered screen lock if your phone is snatched. Remote Lock lets you …