Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps will handle notifications and system access. The post Android 17’s native ...
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Android's native App Lock feature may arrive next year

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Android 17 tipped ahead of Google I/O: UI overhaul, App Lock and AI features expected

Google is gearing up to launch Android 17, likely at Google I/O 2026. The upcoming Android update is expected to introduce a refreshed user interface with transparency effects, enhanced privacy tools, ...

Android 16's New Theft Protection Features: Harder To Break In, Easier To Lock Down

Google has improved the anti-theft features on Android 16 phones, enabling some protections by default in Brazil -- here's ...

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features

Google says Android devices will get new security features, like stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery ...

Android 17 Leak Reveals Glassy Blur UI and New Screen Recorder

Fresh leaks from Telegram and X offer early glimpses of Android 17’s blur-heavy System UI, upgraded screen recording, app ...

I changed one lock screen habit on Android — and it reshaped how I use my phone

Android's Extend Unlock capability makes your phone stay unlocked in situations you decide. In real-life scenarios, that ...