Despite what the internet’s many misleading headlines may lead you to believe, Android security (gasp!) isn’t actually all that scary. You kno ...

In Android 17 Beta 2, it appears that Google is looking to make the security feature more streamlined. At least, that's what the code looks like it might do. If this feature does go live, it will ...

Google’s system basically keeps all the security of a SIM PIN, while removing all the inconvenience. Just make sure you jot down the Android-managed PIN somewhere secure, in case your phone ever dies ...

Activation Lock is a powerful security feature designed by Apple to protect your device from unauthorized access. However, if you bought a second-hand iPhone or forgot the original Apple ID ...

After testing it in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, Android 17 Beta 1 now appears to let all users remove the At a Glance home screen widget. You’ll still see At a Glance on the lock screen, and you gain more ...

You can set a message to appear onscreen when people log into your Mac. Here's how to set it up, as well as how to remove it. The screen you see when you power on a ...

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 ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...

If you use an Android device, you could be the target of new malware called DroidLock. According to mobile security firm Zimperium, the malware uses a convincing but fake system update prompt to take ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...