Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen lock and then pick a different unlock method. Some Androids include a fingerprint reader that lets you unlock the device by scanning your ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced ...

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

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Google Pixel devices generally offer a solid software experience. However, customization is one area where they have fallen behind the competition. That said, recent findings indicate that Google is ...

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Failed Authentication Lock, first seen in Android 15, is a feature that automatically locks your device's screen after excessive failed authentication attempts. To give you more control over your own ...

Google has improved the anti-theft features on Android 16 phones, enabling some protections by default in Brazil -- here's ...