Android lock screens provide an extra layer of security by requiring you to enter a PIN, password, pattern, or biometric authentication (such as facial recognition or ...

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We're taking an early look at some of the tweaks Google's getting ready ahead of Android 17 formally entering testing.

Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen lock and then pick a different unlock method. Some Androids include a fingerprint reader that lets you unlock the device by scanning your ...

Google is gearing up to launch Android 17, likely at Google I/O 2026. The upcoming Android update is expected to introduce a refreshed user interface with transparency effects, enhanced privacy tools, ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced ...

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

Fresh leaks from Telegram and X offer early glimpses of Android 17’s blur-heavy System UI, upgraded screen recording, app ...

Android’s new anti-theft update adds stronger biometric checks, enhanced lockout rules, and expanded remote security tools to ...

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

Ahead of its expected unveiling later this year, Android 17's alleged leaked images hint Google is testing blurred system UI ...

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