Android just got smarter at stopping snatch-and-run phone thefts

Google announced updates to the Android theft protection features that expand existing safeguards and make stolen devices harder to use. These updates are available on Android 16 and later. One update builds on Failed Authentication Lock, a feature introduced in Android 15 that locks the screen after repeated failed unlock attempts. Google is adding a dedicated on and off toggle in settings, giving users direct control over whether the feature is enabled. Android devices provide … More →

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