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An anti-theft upgrade is coming to Android phones. Here's how to see if you have it yet


Google's AI-powered theft detection feature is now rolling out more widely. Here's how it works.

The feature senses a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately locks the screen, Google said. According to a Reddit post from Android journalist Mishaal Rahman, Theft Detection Lock is finally rolling out on a wider scale. The anti-theft detection tool is one of several security additions Google announced earlier this year to protect your data "before, during and after a theft", including:

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