Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Google appears to be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17, based on code spotted in a recent Canary build. The feature would let users lock individual apps behind Face Unlock, ...

Sometimes, keeping prying eyes out of your personal apps isn’t just about privacy—it’s about peace of mind. Whether it’s safeguarding sensitive messages, protecting your banking app, or hiding your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Google has come under fire for releasing upgrades and feature updates ...

Full-sized widgets are coming back to your Android 16 phone's lock screen. Android will now force apps, and their icons, into dark mode, even if developer support is lacking. The optional Identity ...

The versatility of the Android platform lets you download a multitude of third-party apps to make up for the lack of native features. App locking is one such feature. Although Google introduced ...