Identity Check is Android 15’s most important new security feature

Having my iPhone stolen is one of my worst nightmares, but I'm prepared to deal with the problem. I've enabled all the anti-theft protections Apple has for the handset, including the Stolen Device Protection feature that Apple rolled out last year. I have data backups as well, so restoring all my data to a new iPhone will be very simple.

I'd want to be just as careful with an Android device, which is why I'm thrilled to see Google release a feature that mirrors Apple's Stolen Device Protection functionality. 

Google on Thursday announced Identity Check, an Android 15 feature that uses biometrics to secure key regions of the phone in case someone accesses it outside of trusted places. That way, your data is protected even if your phone is stolen, and the thieves know the PIN that locks your screen.

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