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Three new theft protection features that Google announced earlier this year have reportedly started rolling out on Android. The tools Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock are aimed at giving users a way to quickly lock down their devices if theyve been swiped, so thieves cant access any sensitive information. Android reporter Mishaal Rahman shared on social media that the first two tools had popped up on a Xiaomi 14T Pro, and said some Pixel users have started seeing Remote Lock. These three features actually appear to be rolling out globally, judging by all the replies I've received! https://t.co/IAj8NLcST0 Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) October 5, 2024 Theft Detection Lock is triggered by the literal act of snatching. The company said in May that the feature uses Google AI to sense if someone snatches your phone from your hand and tries to run, bike or drive away. In such a scenario, itll lock the phones screen. Offline Device Lock, on the other hand, can automatically lock the screen after a thief has disconnected the phone from the internet. You can already remotely lock your phone with Googles Find My Device, but the third feature, Remote Lock, lets you do so without having to scramble to figure out your Google account password. All youd need for this is your phone number and a quick security challenge using any device.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/googles-theft-protection-features-have-started-showing-up-for-some-android-users-210634941.html?src=rss
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Despite the companys recent decision to abide by the demands of the Brazilian Supreme Court, X still isnt back online in Brazil and according to Reuters, thats at least in part because it paid its fines to the wrong bank. After weeks being banned in Brazil, X in late September named a legal representative for the country as ordered, and took down accounts the court accused of spreading misinformation and hate speech. Its final hurdle was to pay off the fines that it had racked up, reportedly amounting to roughly $5 million. Citing Friday court filings, Reuters reports that X says its paid the fines and requested to have services restored. But, Justice Alexandre de Moraes said the funds went to the wrong bank, and the decision will have to wait until theyve been transferred. X maintains that it paid its fines correctly, according to Reuters. X has been banned in Brazil since the end of August. While the company initially resisted the courts orders, it recently changed its tune and said it was working with the Brazilian government to get the platform back online in the country. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/x-reportedly-paid-its-brazil-fines-to-the-wrong-bank-causing-further-delay-in-reinstatement-case-164959494.html?src=rss
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