Google Unveils Advanced Security Features to Combat Phone Theft, Data Breaches
Google has rolled out a comprehensive suite of security features aimed at safeguarding Android users against phone theft and ensuring the protection of their data. These innovations, leveraging artificial intelligence AI and biometric authentication, are now available worldwide on Android 15 devices and Android 10 systems via a Google Play Services update.
The flagship feature, Theft Detection Lock, employs on-device AI to monitor suspicious handling and automatically lock the screen if theft is suspected. This machine learning-driven tool aims to secure devices before they fall into the wrong hands.
According to Google, the feature will gradually roll out to devices covering 90 of active Android users globally. Users are advised to check their theft protection settings to confirm compatibility.
To counteract offline tampering, the Offline Device Lock secures the phone if it remains disconnected from the internet for extended periods, thwarting attempts to bypass remote wiping or tracking tools.
