Google announces Android theft protection features, like Theft Detection Lock, which detects motion indicating theft, and Private Space, to hide sensitive data
Google is announcing an array of new security features as it releases its second Android 15 beta, including a feature that can detect …
The Verge Allison Johnson
Related Coverage
- Android's theft protection features keep your device and data safe The Keyword · Suzanne Frey
- Android 15 gets “Private Space,” theft detection, and AV1 support Ars Technica · Ron Amadeo
- The Second Beta of Android 15 Android Developers Blog · Dave Burke
- Private Space Is One of Android 15's Best Features—Here's How It Works How-To Geek · Joe Fedewa
- Android 15 Beta devices Android Developers
- Android phone stolen? Ingenious new feature instantly protects stolen phones Tech Advisor
- How does Android's Theft Detection Lock Deter Smartphone Stealing? Cryptopolitan · Aamir Sheikh
- The Android 15 beta is now available on the OnePlus 12, OnePlus Open Android Authority · Hadlee Simons
- Android Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Phone Is Stolen Wired · Matt Burgess
- Android 15 Beta 2 is here with new features and support for more devices Android Police · Chandraveer Mathur
- Android 15's private space helps you hide your sensitive apps Android Police · Jay Bonggolto
- Google AI tool that can ‘sense’ when a mobile has been swiped from owner's hand The Mirror
- Google I/0 2024: Everything new coming to Android, including AI features The Indian Express · Anuj Bhatia
- Android 15 Gets Advanced Theft Protection, Improved Locking, AI Powered Recommendations WinBuzzer · Markus Kasanmascheff
- Android 15 to have a built-in app locker and an innovative new theft detection lock MSPoweruser · Devesh Beri
- Google's New Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Device Is Stolen And What You Should Do To Save Data And Privacy Wccftech · Ezza Ijaz
- Android phones will soon be able to lock themselves if stolen as Google tackles phone theft with new safety features Daily Mail · Lettice Bromovsky
- Your Android phone will soon get better at deterring thieves Android Headlines · David Uzondu
- Android 15 gets AI-powered security features to combat phone theft NewsBytes · Mudit Dube
- Google unveils Android for Cars updates: new apps including Max, Peacock, and Angry Birds for select car models, Google Cast for Android Automotive OS, and more Engadget · Lawrence Bonk
- Google says Wear OS 5 will consume 20% less battery life and offer more useful watch face complications, and that Wear OS' user base grew 40% over the past year The Verge · Victoria Song
- 🚨 New Google blog post on Android's new security features: — 🔒 Remote locking & wiping of phone is faster & easier to do. … Alexis B.
- Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS Android Developers Blog
- Google TV will use AI to enhance recommendations and descriptions 9to5Google · Ben Schoon
- Android 14 For TV Brings Improved Performance And PiP Support TalkAndroid.com · Christian Crisostomo
- Android 14 for TV is here, bringing picture-in-picture support and much more Android Authority · Hadlee Simons
- Android 14 for TV adds picture-in-picture mode and reduces power consumption GSMArena.com · Peter
- Android 14 for TV Means Better Performance, Multitasking Droid Life · Tim
- I/O Day 2 brings surprising updates to Google TV and Android TV Pocket-lint · Anthony Marcusa
- Android 14 is finally headed to the Android TV OS Digital Trends · Phil Nickinson
- Android 14 for TVs brings new energy modes and the hope of better apps 9to5Google · Andrew Romero
- Android TV's next free update promises faster performance, better accessibility and more energy saving options TechRadar · Al Griffin
Discussion
-
@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
on x
Android 15 Beta 2 is HERE! Beta 2 brings loads of new changes and features. Here's a summary: - Private space is here! This feature, as I previously reported, lets users make a separate space where they can keep sensitive apps away from prying eyes. It makes a separate user [imag…
-
@android
@android
on x
Yesterday, we shared how Android is reimagining the smartphone with AI at the core. Today, we're introducing the second beta of Android 15 and sharing more ways we're improving the OS to help you stay safe and get the most out of the Android ecosystem. #GoogleIO
-
@android
@android
on x
Imagine If: your mom couldn't see any of your dating apps when you lent her your phone. Reality: your mom won't see any of your dating apps when you lend her your phone. #GoogleIO
-
@android
@android
on x
Imagine If: your phone could lock itself when it seems like it's just been stolen. Reality: your phone will be able to lock itself when it detects it's just been stolen. #GoogleIO
-
@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
on x
Google has announced a LOT of new fraud and scam protection features for Android 15 and Google Play. These include: - OTP redaction in notifications. OTPs are now hidden from untrusted notification listeners. Wearable companion apps will still be able to read OTPs, though. - [ima…
-
@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
on x
Here's what's new in Android 15 Beta 2 🧵 [image]
-
@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
on x
Android phones are getting a theft protection feature that automatically locks them when they're stolen! Theft Detection Lock uses a ML model to detect when someone snatches your phone from your hand and tries to run, bike, or drive away. It uses data from your phone's accelero…
-
@androiddev
@androiddev
on x
🎉 The Second Beta of Android 15 is here! → https://android-developers.googleblog.c om/ ... Updates include: 📲 More beta device availability 🖥️ Improved large-screen multitasking 🔐Android security updates 🔙 Predictive back on by default 🖼️ Generated widget previews [image]
-
@verizon
@verizon
on x
@Android Ease of mind unlocked 🔑
-
@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
on x
The Android 15 beta is no longer limited to Google Pixel! Beta builds are now available from brands like Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Sharp, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi. The betas from these OEMs may not have all the features seen in Google's latest Android [i…
-
@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
on x
Android 14 for TV is official! The latest version of Android TV adds new energy modes to reduce a TV's standby power consumption. It also brings new accessibility features like color correction, enhanced text options, and improved navigation for users, all of which can be [image]