Many Android users feel confused when their phone asks for a Google account after a reset. This usually happens after a ...

The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to ...

If you forget your Android phone password, don’t worry—you can still access your device. This guide explores whether a universal unlock pin or pattern exists for Android devices and offers ways to ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

Android Automotive is reportedly getting an app lock feature to increase privacy for the in-car operating system. Like ...

WhatsApp Chat Lock adds extra privacy by securing individual chats with fingerprint, Face ID, or PIN on Android and iPhone.

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Stressed about lending your phone and exposing all your secrets? You’re not alone! Thankfully, there’s a clever Android trick ...

A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its ...

Link to Windows now lets Android users lock PCs remotely and track recent activity, though it still doesn't support unlocking a computer.

Gone are the days of jimmying windows or hot-wiring an engine – instead, tech-savvy criminals are exploiting weak points in cars’ keyless entry systems. Using inexpensive electronic devices, they can ...

Getting stuck on a Samsung FRP lock (Factory Reset Protection) can be frustrating—especially after a factory reset on a ...