Gizmochina

Your Wear OS smartwatch may soon unlock your Android phone without a PIN

Imagine unlocking your Android phone without tapping in a PIN or scanning your fingerprint—just because your smartwatch is nearby. A new feature spotted in development could make that a reality, ...
Techno-Science.net

Forgot Your Android Phone Password? Unlock It in Minutes with These Steps

Forgot your Android password? Use Google’s Find My Device to reset it remotely, or try a factory reset via the volume and power buttons. Samsung users can unlock their phones using Find My Mobile if ...
Android Authority

I'd pay for a decoy PIN and profile on my Android phone, and I'm not alone

A few days ago, my colleague Calvin shared an interesting fact about GrapheneOS: The custom ROM allows him to set a duress PIN that completely erases the phone when he enters it, including encryption ...
Android Authority

Your Motorola phone has a secret way to make your PIN more secure. Here’s how to use it

A secure Android phone is a healthy Android phone. If you’re like me, the primary line of defense for your phone is a PIN. Sure, you may also use your phone’s fingerprint sensor or face unlock, but it ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon - and it's a big deal

A new security feature from Google means that Android devices might soon start rebooting automatically -- and that's not a bad thing. In a recent Google Play Services update, Google details how your ...