Android enhances theft protection with Identity Check and expanded features

Google announces expanded Android theft protection features, including Identity Check—requiring biometric authentication for sensitive actions outside trusted locations on Pixel (Android 15) and eligible Samsung One UI 7 devices—and the global rollout of AI-powered Theft Detection Lock to Android 10+ devices. The update strengthens protection for Google and Samsung accounts, aims to reduce account takeover risk even if a PIN is known, and includes collaboration with the GSMA on broader anti-theft efforts.