Android Authority

Android 15's Theft Detection Lock is overreacting, users say

Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is misfiring for some users. The feature is activating on its own, locking users out of their devices. The very core of how the feature works may be to blame for 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
9to5google

Google letting the first users test Android’s new Theft Detection Lock

Following the announcement of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock at I/O 2024, Android users in Brazil can now sign-up to test that functionality. Using sensors and on-device ...
Droid Life

Android’s Theft Protection and Remote Lock Start Rolling Out

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be ...
Engadget

Google’s theft protection features have started showing up for some Android users

These three features actually appear to be rolling out globally, judging by all the replies I've received! https://t.co/IAj8NLcST0 — Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman ...
Android Authority

Google's offline device lock feature only works twice a day (APK teardown)

We have managed to manually activate offline device lock for Android phones. Google announced this feature (and other new security features) at Google I/O. The theft detection feature will only lock ...
Popular Science

How to set up the new theft detection features on Android

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We keep a lot of sensitive information on our phones—from ...