In the name of beefing up Android security, Google has added a new feature called Identity Check that automatically locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication. The feature works when you ...

Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...

Identity Check requires mandatory biometric authentication, in addition to a PIN. The opt-in feature will engage when using your phone outside a trusted location. Google intends to start deploying ...