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Google has begun rolling out new "Theft Protection" features to Android, including Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock. Theft Detection Lock is perhaps, the most intriguing among the new anti-theft features. As shared by Mishaal Rahman, the feature uses AI along with a device’s motion sensors to attempt detecting “common motion associated with theft.” So, when someone snatches your phone and runs away either on foot or by vehicle, the phone automatically locks the screen preventing unwanted access. [caption id="attachment_373940" align="alignnone" width="824"] Image/ Mishaal Rahman[/caption] Rahman says that the new Theft Protection features are rolling out to Android users in the US. For compatibility, Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock are supported on any Android phone running Android 10 or later. The new Theft Protection features should pop up inside Google services. Read more in our articles including "Google rolls out new ‘Theft Protection’ features to Android" and "Insta360 Luna Ultra launched, priced in the Philippines".

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Google has begun rolling out new "Theft Protection" features to Android, including Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock. Theft Detection Lock is perhaps, the most intriguing among the new anti-theft features.

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As shared by Mishaal Rahman, the feature uses AI along with a device’s motion sensors to attempt detecting “common motion associated with theft.” So, when someone snatches your phone and runs away either on foot or by vehicle, the phone automatically locks the screen preventing unwanted access. [caption id="attachment_373940" align="alignnone" width="824"] Image/ Mishaal Rahman[/caption] Rahman says that the new Theft Protection features are rolling out to Android users in the US. For compatibility, Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock are supported on any Android phone running Android 10 or later.

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