Google is reportedly pushing a feature update to some Android phones, adding anti-theft functionalities such as Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock. The latter isn’t exactly new, and many Android users already have it. However, the Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock are brand new functionalities announced back in May and increase data security.
Anti-theft features
The Theft Detection Lock is the fanciest of them all. It leverages AI and the device’s sensors to detect common motions associated with theft. For instance, if someone pulls the phone out…