The app lock feature, which was missing in Android 17 stable, is not dead, as Google is reportedly still working on it behind ...

Android 17 introduces stricter limits on failed PIN and password attempts, a hard cap of 20 incorrect entries and duplicate-guess detection. Google has also simplified lockout messages and added a ...

Phone hacking isn't always obvious. Discover the common signs of a compromised device and the steps experts recommend taking.

Few things can cause panic like not being able to access your smartphone because you no longer remember the unlock ...

Android ships with a locked, invisible app drawer you never set up — here's what it does and why you probably want it.

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a managing editor for the mobile team, ...

Getting locked out of an Android phone can be frustrating, especially when you want to keep your data safe and avoid a factory reset. In some cases, it is possible to regain access using official ...

Forgot your Android phone password, PIN, or lock pattern and can’t get past the lock screen? On modern Android phones, there’s no way to unlock your phone without resetting it. To use it again, you ...

Your phone lock screen is supposed to be your last line of defense. If your device gets lost or stolen, that PIN or passcode should keep strangers out of your photos, messages and financial apps. But ...