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Google is improving scam detection and its Find feature on Android


Android 16 builds on existing anti-theft and anti-fraud defenses, striving for a smarter system that's harder to misuse.

The Identity Check feature requires extra biometric verification to change sensitive settings outside user-designated safe locations. If a phone running Android 16 is not unlocked or connected to Wi-Fi for a while, the lock screen will hide two-factor authentication codes received through texts. Find Hub can use ultra-wide band (UWB) on compatible devices to narrow down more precise locations, and can also communicate via satellite so its features work outside cell range.

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