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Google’s theft protection features for Android spotted in global rollout

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What you need to know

  • Google is reportedly rolling out several new features for Android under the “Theft Detection” moniker.
  • The updates include “Theft Detection Lock,” which is an AI-powered lock screen that seeks out motion akin to someone snatching and running off with your device.
  • Offline Lock gives users remote control over their device if it’s stolen and Offline Lock is a useful backup if a thief shuts off your phone’s Wi-Fi or cell signal for too long.
  • Google previously teased these features during I/O 2024 alongside several more security measures in the works, like “Private Spaces” for Android 15.

Reports suggest that Google is starting to roll out some new security features for Android, which were teased during I/O 2024.

A post by Mishaal Rahman on X states Google has started pushing three new Theft Protection features: Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock. The features were originally spotted on a Xiaomi 14T Pro in the U.S., but additional reports by other users claim Google’s pushed the security enhancements globally. 

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