Android is about to get a new anti-theft feature that helps detect when a thief takes your phone

Google will announce a series of new security updates when it releases the second Android 15 Beta version. Prominent among them is the new anti-theft feature on Android.

This new feature has the ability to lock the phone in case unusual movements are identified when someone snatches the phone from the user's hand. At that time, the screen will lock itself to prevent thieves from accessing information on the device.

At the same time, the system also looks for other signals that indicate peeping-related behavior. If it detects a thief trying to turn off the power to prevent remote access, the system can also lock the screen.

In addition, Google also introduced a new way for users to remotely lock the phone screen if it falls into the wrong hands, which is to access the link android.com/lock. Here, the device owner can enter his phone number and remotely lock the device according to the instructions.

These features will arrive via a Google Play services update for phones running Android 10 or later later this year.

In addition to the new anti-theft feature, Android 15 is also updated with a number of other new security features, including 'private space', which allows users to place apps and personal information in a separate hidden area on the phone and can be locked with a unique PIN code.

To protect users from hackers, expanding on-device AI capabilities with threat detection directly from Google Play Protect, Google is also rolling out a new update for Android's Play Protect. In the new update, the system will look at how apps use data on the device to detect signs of fraud and scams.

Micah Soto

Update 17 May 2024