… App lock assuming it reaches the stable branch will have a huge impact on our privacy. I'm looking forward to the next stable Android update as I think it will drastically change how I use my Android phone for the better.
… First-Hand Experience Reviewed and tested hundreds of smartphones since 2009 Tested smart home, audio, and connected devices across multiple categories Attended Mobile World Congress 8 times, first in 2011 Attended IFA Berlin 5 times Covered industry events including Qualcomm Summit and launch even… …
… It even backported the picker to older Android 4.4+ devices through a Google Play system update. In Android 17, the company will introduce a similar privacy-focused contact picker. …
… Then, give it a scroll and go to Security & privacy . Give that hearty scroll too, and at the bottom, you'll find the More security & privacy button to get even more granular. …
Ben Khalesi Mar 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. …
… Outside of Android Police, I write for How-To Geek . …
… Sign in to your Android Police account Your Android smartphone comes with a handful of built-in safeguards, including a PIN, pattern, or password for the lock screen. For additional safety, Android has long supported SIM PIN lock . …
… Related 6 privacy settings every Android user should check immediately Don't overlook these privacy settings
… Related 4 Android 16 privacy features you should activate right now Lock down your phone with Android 16's smartest privacy upgrades yet There are exceptions to this, as Android Authority rightly points out with the example of the dynamicSpot app . …
… Get the fix ASAP Android Authority reports that a new update for Android Auto is now rolling out. …
