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Android's new Identity Check is coming to Pixel and One UI 7 devices near you

Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) to access sensitive settings when outside trusted locations. The update also includes the global rollout of Theft Detection Lock for Android 10+ devices,

Beebom · 6h

Android’s New Identity Check Feature is Rolling out to Pixel Devices

Google is rolling out Android 15's Identity Check feature to Pixel devices to let you know when your phone is outside a trusted place.

BGR · 20h

Identity Check is Android 15’s most important new security feature

Google's new Identity Check feature for Android 15 phones will protect sensitive data if the handset is lost or stolen.

The Verge on MSN · 19h

Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts

Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).

iOS, Android 16 and British Army airship Beta

Android Authority · 19h

Android 16 Beta 1 is here with an iOS clone feature, APV Codec, and more!

Google has just released the Android 16 Beta 1 update for supported Pixel devices. Here's an overview of what's new in this update!

Android Police · 12h

Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates

Android 16 Beta 1 is rolling out with major improvements to how apps render on large screens and a new notification type called Live Updates

TechCrunch · 19h

Android 16’s first beta version brings iOS-style live notifications

After releasing two developer beta versions last year, Google introduced the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. New features include live

Samsung’s Android 15 Update—Bad News For Galaxy S24 Owners

Republished on January 24 with a new report suggesting an all-at-once upgrade for Galaxy S24 owners and the latest upgrade ...

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The 13 Best Android Developer Options Worth Tweaking

Here are the best developer options in Android: disable absolute volume, animation scales, peak refresh rate, and more!

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Android 16 beta brings resizable apps and updated lock screen notifications

Android 16’s beta features now includes resizable apps for large screens and a compact lock screen view for cleaner ...

Google’s Critical New Android 15 Smartphone Security Update—Check Now

Google is rolling out a critical new security update, but is your Android smartphone on the list? What you need to know.

Android 16 Beta 1 Arrives on Google Pixel Devices, Here’s What’s New

Google has dropped the Android 16 Beta 1 update for its Pixel devices. Read this story to learn about all the new changes in ...

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Ola Consumer denies differential pricing for Android and Apple phones

On January 23, notices were sent by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to ride-hailing services Ola and Uber ...

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Perplexity’s new AI agent can perform multi-step tasks on your Android device

Perplexity announced Thursday that it is beginning to roll out an agentic AI for Android devices, called Perplexity Assistant, which will be able to independently take multi-step actions on behalf of ...

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Android Phones Will Block Strangers From Changing Your Settings

Android is now adding a new feature called Identity Check. You'll be able to find it right within the theft protection ...

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