Google's Android Security Team has announced a set of theft protection feature updates for Android. Key improvements include: a new toggle for Failed Authentication Lock, expansion of Identity Check to cover all apps using Android Biometric Prompt (including third-party banking apps and Google Password Manager), stronger PIN/pattern/password guessing protection with increased lockout times, and an optional security question for Remote Lock. Additionally, two theft protection features — Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock — are now enabled by default on new Android devices activated in Brazil. Most authentication safeguards require Android 16+, while recovery tool updates are available for Android 10+.
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