Android 17's missing app lock feature may still be on the way

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Android Authority

Lock screen widgets are coming to phones in Android 16 QPR1: Here's a first look

Google announced today that the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 release will bring lock screen widget support to phones. Android 16 QPR1 isn’t expected to roll out until September, but we managed to activate ...

Android 17's new lock screen trick could frustrate anyone trying to break into your phone

Google has detailed how Android 17 implements tougher lock screen security by drastically reducing PIN guess attempts and more.
Android Police

Android: I'm really excited about lock screen widgets making a comeback

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Android 17 drops lockscreen guess limits from 1,800 to 20 — what that means

Android 17 is making it harder for hackers to stumble into your phone through tactical guesswork ...
The Verge

Android will be able to detect if your phone has been snatched

It’s one of a slew of new privacy and theft prevention measures arriving in the near future. It’s one of a slew of new privacy and theft prevention measures arriving in the near future. is a senior ...