Technology
Android Rolls out ‘on-Body’ Smart Lock to Foil Device Thieves
Joan E. Solsman, CNET
(CNET.com)—Google is rolling out a new automatic “smart lock” function that uses your mobile device’s accelerometer to determine when you set the gadget down, to possibly protect your data better if your device is stolen.
According to a report on Android Police, the new mode is called on-body detection. It keeps your device unlocked while it’s on you, such as if you’re holding it in your hand or carrying it in your pocket. Whenever you set your device down, it locks. The feature means data won’t be as readily accessible to thieves who target a device that’s been left behind, dropped or set aside temporarily.
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