Google is inching closer to a built-in app lock feature in Android 17. New findings from early builds suggest how locked apps ...

While Android 16 QPR3 is in beta right now and is the next major software release before Android 17 drops, there has been no ...

If you want to temporarily enhance security on your Android device, such as a Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, consider using an app lock. You've probably found yourself in a situation ...

An example is a user who locked the Google Messages app with App Lock. If they receive a message, they will only see a “New ...

Your phone’s lock screen displays notifications and alerts without unlocking it. You can also access some features directly ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

Android 17's App Lock feature is still a work-in-progress, but we've now learned how it will handle notifications from locked ...

It is not confirmed whether the app name and icon will be visible. Based on other Android implementations, it is likely they ...

Google may finally be closing one of Android’s long-standing privacy gaps, and it’s doing it in a fairly low-key way. New ...

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