Google has announced the addition of security features to the Android operating system, not limited to just Android 15, which has recently been updated to Beta 2. The goal is to protect devices in case of theft.
A notable feature is the Theft Detection Lock, which safeguards against quick thefts of smartphones left unattended or taken by force (running, biking, driving away). Google AI detects sudden movements and immediately locks the screen, forcing thieves to spend extra time trying to unlock the phone. Another feature is Offline Device Lock, where if a device is disconnected for a prolonged period, it may indicate a theft attempt to prevent remote unlocking. The screen will also be locked automatically. These two features will be supported in Android 10 and above.
Additionally, Google has added a tool to quickly lock the screen by visiting android.com/lock and using the phone number to lock the screen, saving time, especially in cases where users may panic and forget their Google login password to remotely lock the device. This remote locking feature will be available for Android 10 and above within this year.
Lastly, new security features will be added to Android 15, such as requiring the original Google account login for a Factory Reset, encrypting another layer of memory space, making access to this data more difficult, adding multiple steps to turn off Find My Device, and requiring more than just a PIN to unlock the device.
TLDR: Google introduces enhanced security features for Android devices, including Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and easier remote screen locking. Additional security measures will be implemented in Android 15.
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