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Your Android Phone Just Got a Powerful Anti-Theft Upgrade. Here's What's New

Android 16+ devices gain stronger lockout times, broader biometric app coverage, and default theft protections in Brazil to reduce unauthorized access and improve recovery.

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These updates give you more control over your device's security.

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Android just got a trio of powerful anti-theft upgrades — here's how they work

Google released an updated set of tools to help keep Android phones safe with new anti-theft features.

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Android Cell Phones Are Shielded Against Thefts with Changes that Few Users Notice

Google announced a set of new anti-theft protections for Android aimed at reducing security risks and improving device recovery.The measures seek to ensure that only the legitimate owner of the smartphone can access the information.The company reported that these updates make the phone a much more difficult target for criminals, by strengthening authentication systems and locking mechanisms.The improvements are integrated into Android 16 and are…

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Android 16's New Theft Protection Features: Harder To Break In, Easier To Lock Down

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

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Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade. Here's what's new

These updates give you more control over your device's security.

·United States
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Android adds ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ setting, boosts failed passcode lockout

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

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Android phones are getting more anti-theft features

Google says Android devices will get new security features, like stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools.

·United States
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TechCrunch broke the news in United States on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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