KSAT

Third arrest made in vehicle theft ring involving reprogrammed keys, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A third arrest has been made in a crime ring involving a group of suspects accused of stealing nearly one dozen vehicles by reprogramming car keys. Miguel Gonzalez, 20, was arrested ...
Android Authority

Android 15's Theft Detection Lock is overreacting, users say

Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is misfiring for some users. The feature is activating on its own, locking users out of their devices. The very core of how the feature works may be to blame for the ...
Forbes

Google’s Stunning New Android AI Feature Instantly Locks Phone Thieves Out

Imagine if your smartphone was not only smart enough to know that it was being stolen, but could lock itself down to prevent the thief from being able to access your data. All in an instant. Imagine ...
Android Authority

I tested Android's new Theft Detection and learned how to properly steal a phone

My phone is the center of my digital life, so when Android 15 added some new theft protection features, I knew I should check them out. Specifically, I wanted to test the novel Theft Detection Lock.
9to5google

Google letting the first users test Android’s new Theft Detection Lock

Following the announcement of Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock at I/O 2024, Android users in Brazil can now sign-up to test that functionality. Using sensors and on-device ...
9to5google

Android Theft protection, including Detection & Remote Lock, widely rolling out

Google looks to be widely rolling out Android’s new Theft protection features that “protect your personal data if your device is stolen.” This includes Theft Detection, Offline Device, and Remote Lock ...