Biometric locks like face recognition are easy to set up—but thanks to a legal loophole, they're easier for law enforcement to bypass than a passcode.

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 ...

Enhanced lockouts and stronger remote locking aim to make stolen devices far harder—and less profitable—for criminals.

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

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Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...

Getting stuck on a Samsung FRP lock can be frustrating, especially when you don’t have a computer nearby. The good news is that you can perform FRP bypass online with simple and safe methods. This ...

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Android 15 lock screen enables custom shortcuts for quick access and personalized device control, enhancing convenience and productivity right from the lock screen. Pixabay, dominickvietor Android 15 ...

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