techtimes

Google I/O 2024 Unveils Theft Detection Lock to Protect Android Smartphones

The Theft Detection Lock utilizes AI technology to automatically lock the device in response to suspicious movements commonly associated with theft. This measure aims to prevent unauthorized access to ...
GizChina

Android 15 theft detection lock: how it will protect your phone from thieves

At this year's Google I/O conference, Google introduced a series of new anti-theft features set to debut with Android 15. These include an anti-theft detection lock, an offline device lock, and the ...
Forbes

Google’s Stunning New Android AI Feature Instantly Locks Phone Thieves Out

Imagine if your smartphone was not only smart enough to know that it was being stolen, but could lock itself down to prevent the thief from being able to access your data. All in an instant. Imagine ...

Google Launches New Android Security Features to Fight Scams, Theft

Google detailed Android security updates for 2026, including verified bank calls, stronger theft protection, OTP hiding, and ...
Android Police

Android's new Theft Detection Lock is here to protect your phone from snatch and grabs

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...
WLKY

New technology helping take down copper thieves in Louisville

NEW TECHNOLOGY IS HELPING CRACK DOWN ON COPPER THIEVES AND COULD SAVE THE CITY MILLIONS. WLKY’S MEGAN MATTHEWS EXPLAINS HOW THIS NEW COPPER THEFT DETECTION SYSTEM WORKS. COPPER WIRE THEFT HAS BECOME A ...
ExtremeTech

Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock Triggers During Running and Jogging

The Theft Detection Lock is a feature in Android 15 that protects phones from theft. However, users have noticed and reported that it often activates by mistake. People have also reported that their ...
Security

ECAM Expands AI Surveillance Platform with Real-Time Theft Detection and Guard Alerts

ECAM, a North American leader in AI-driven surveillance technology, announced new AI-powered features within its platform aimed at enhancing proactive security across retail, automotive, construction, ...
Bleeping Computer

New Android Identity Check locks settings outside trusted locations

Google has announced a new Android "Identity Check" security feature that lock sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside a trusted location. The new feature is part of Anroid's ...
9to5google

Android boosting security with Theft Detection Lock, factory reset protection

In addition to Private Space, Android at I/O 2024 is really working to boost the mobile operating system’s theft, security, and privacy protections. Android’s new protections are split into three ...
Ars Technica

Android 15 gets “Private Space,” theft detection, and AV1 support

Google’s I/O conference is still happening, and while the big keynote was yesterday, major Android beta releases have apparently been downgraded to Day 2 of the show. Google really seems to want to be ...