Samsung first released One UI 8.5 as a beta on the Galaxy S25 series back in December before releasing it as stable software on the Galaxy S26 series. Everything has gone to plan, but we’ve kind of ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

For most people, the smartphone is the most important and most personal computer. It's the first device you use in the morning and before bed, as it holds your entire digital life. All that ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...

That embarrassing photo or risque video you deleted last year? It’s still on your phone. And if you sold your old iPhone on eBay, the new owner can get it back in about 60 seconds. Here’s what delete ...

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...

Activation Lock is a powerful security feature built into Apple devices. It helps stop stolen iPhones from being used by anyone else. But it can also be a real headache if you bought a used iPhone and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice.

This is a little tool to crack the pattern lock on Android devices. This tool works up to Android 5.1.1 (included). Android 6.0 introduces Gatekeeper and changes the way it store the ...