Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...

In the name of beefing up Android security, Google has added a new feature called Identity Check that automatically locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication. The feature works when you ...

A secure Android phone is a healthy Android phone. If you’re like me, the primary line of defense for your phone is a PIN. Sure, you may also use your phone’s fingerprint sensor or face unlock, but it ...

In a world where everything from dating to banking happens on your smartphone, it’s no surprise that identity verification has followed suit. What used to require an in-person visit, a stack of ...

Rahman concludes by noting a potential update to Identity Check as a whole, which is spreading its Biometric requirement to even more apps. Additionally, the post states the Android 16 code suggests ...