Google expands Android's anti-theft suite, including a dedicated toggle for its Failed Authentication Lock feature on devices running Android 16 or later TechCrunch 2026-01-28 Sarah Perez Android, Google Related Coverage New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger Google Online Security Blog Android adds ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ setting, boosts failed passcode lockout 9to5Google · Abner Li Android just got smarter at stopping snatch-and-run phone thefts Help Net Security · Sinisa Markovic Google announces theft protection feature for Android devices: Here's how it works Moneycontrol · Ankita Chakravarti One of my favorite Android security features just got even better MakeUseOf · Dave Schafer Android just got a trio of powerful anti-theft upgrades — here's how they work Tom's Guide · Scott Younker Google Rolls Out Expanded Theft Protection Features for Android Devices CNET · Nelson Aguilar Phone theft is more than just losing a device. It can lead to financial fraud or worse. — That's why #Android has been leading the mobile industry … Dave Kleidermacher Android Phones Are Getting More Anti-Theft Features Slashdot · Msmash Google ups Android anti-theft measures Mobile World Live · Mike Robuck Discussion r/Android r on reddit New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger