Google is taking a new step towards Android data protection. Now, if someone tries to reset your Android smartphone when it's in an unknown location, they'll get a biometric scanning screen. This extends to accessing your passwords,

Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check enabled,

Google has started rolling out the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 update for all eligible Pixel devices. More details here.

Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).

Google has announced that Identity Check is now rolling out to Pixel devices, with Galaxy devices to follow in the coming weeks.

Google is rolling out Android 15's Identity Check feature to Pixel devices to let you know when your phone is outside a trusted place.

Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) to access sensitive settings when outside trusted locations. The update also includes the global rollout of Theft Detection Lock for Android 10+ devices,

Identity Check enables users to require biometric authentication before allowing changes to sensitive settings, or when the device is outside a recognized area.