Remote Lock lets users lock their phones remotely using just their phone number. However, there is scope for mischief here. Google mentioned that Remote Lock will be upgraded with a “security ...

An app teardown has revealed that Google could ask users for a security question before activating Remote Lock on Android phones. This should make for a more secure experience as Remote Lock currently ...

Some Android smartphones have been found to contain a hidden security vulnerability that could allow remote access to user data, alarming cybersecurity experts and leading to a halt in the use of ...

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to Android. They didn’t say at the time exactly when we’d see these features, but ...

Here’s a great reason to switch phones and upgrade to the latest version of Android: At least 74 percent of the Android devices out there can be remotely reset by Google if law enforcement orders the ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...