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 ...

I'm a big fan of data security in a world where hacks happen constantly, with complex account takeover scams now assisted by AI. It's not just about securing apps and logins with strong, unique ...

Your Android phone should receive an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade soon that helps keep your personal information safe. In May 2024, Google teased a new Theft ...

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 ...

The smartphone we carry around in our pocket can be single-handedly responsible for our communication, navigation, and payment requirements. Digital wallet apps can be used to store your card details, ...

After Google’s beta test in Brazil, the initial suite of theft protection features for Android smartphones is now widely available—but you have to opt in. Why isn’t the company automatically adding ...

Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock ...

Android is getting a new theft-detection feature to protect your information if your device is stolen. Theft Detection Lock will lock your device if the accelerometer detects a “jump” followed by fast ...

Billions of Android phones are getting new tools to stop phone thieves from accessing your information and to slow down their criminal behavior, Google announced today at its I/O developer conference.

DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2025 /CNW/ - ECAM, a North American leader in advanced AI-driven surveillance technology, today announced new AI-powered features within its proprietary AI platform, to increase ...

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 ...