Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. is a news writer focused on creative ...

Android is launching a new security feature that will force devices to reboot themselves if you haven’t unlocked them for a while, making it harder for other people to access the data inside. The ...

Android users should double check their pincodes thanks to Google's new update for the mobile operating system. The new v25.14 release of Google Play Services includes a security update forcing phones ...

The National Security Agency (NSA) has issued a few methods to thwart cyberattacks and dissuade attackers. In one of the tips, the NSA has asked smartphone users to reboot their devices periodically.

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The latest Google Play services update includes a new security feature for Android phones. The feature auto-reboots devices if they remain locked for three consecutive days. This new inactivity reboot ...

Android devices will soon have a new security feature that automatically restarts phones and tablets if they remain locked for three consecutive days or more. This update is part of Google Play ...

Learn essential steps on how to factory reset a locked Android device safely and effectively for optimal performance.