Google's Identity Check feature coming to more phone with Android 16: How it will protect your device

Google is set to broaden the availability of its Identity Check feature, which is currently limited to Samsung and Pixel smartphones. This feature is designed to protect users’ data and Google accounts from being compromised when their phones are stolen or are away from trusted locations. The Identity Check feature has been spotted in the Android 16 Beta on OnePlus smartphones. In comparison, Apple already offers a similar capability called Stolen Device Protection, which was introduced last year with the iOS 17.3 update. Samsung rolled out Identity Check as part of its Android 15-based One UI 7 update.

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