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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Delhi Airport Worker Steals 75 High-End Phones, Asks Friend To Sell Them
The officials of IGI Airport Police have arrested an airport ground operator for stealing a shipment of high-end mobile phones at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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Delhi Police Busts Theft Syndicate Smuggling Mobile Phones To Bangladesh
The Delhi Police has busted an international mobile theft syndicate with the arrest of a man who was allegedly attempting to flee with 48 high-end stolen mobile phones to be sold in Bangladesh, an official said on Sunday.
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Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh Resigns Over 2013 Mobile Phone Theft Case
Louise Haigh resigned as Britain's transport secretary on Friday after revelations that she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence before becoming a member of parliament.
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2 Arrested For Allegedly Stealing French Ambassador's Mobile In Chandni Chowk
Two persons were arrested for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from French Ambassador Thierry Mathou while he was on a visit to the Chandni Chowk market, an official said on Wednesday.
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OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R 5G Start Receiving OxygenOS 15 Open Beta Update in India
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are getting the OxygenOS 15 open beta update in India. The two phones are the first in the entire OnePlus lineup to get the Android 15-based operating system (OS) update. The new OS update will introduce a redesigned user interface, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and faster processing. It also integrates Android...
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OxygenOS 15 Unveiled With New AI Features, Redesigned UI and Default Gemini Assistant
OxygenOS 15 update was unveiled by OnePlus on Thursday. The new operating system (OS) for OnePlus smartphones introduces new design upgrades, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and faster processing. Based on the latest Android 15, the update also brings new security features such as Google Play Protect’s live threat detection and theft prote...
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4 Arrested For Stealing Mobile Phones At Pune Music Concert
Police have arrested four persons allegedly involved in the theft of several mobile phones during a musical concert in Maharashtra's Pune.
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Android 15 Rolling Out to Pixel Phones; Brings Theft Detection Lock, Private Space and More
Android 15 rollout has commenced for Pixel devices, Google announced on Tuesday. The latest operating system (OS) was globally released on September 3. Google has detailed the features of the update on Pixel devices, including security measures like Theft Detection Lock and privacy-centric additions such as Private Space.
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Google Tipped to Be Improving Theft Protection System With New Features for Android Smartphones
Google is tipped to be rolling out new features to help users better protect their data if their Android device is stolen. As per a new leak, the company has started introducing three new features that enable different ways of locking the device in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock feature is said to use machine learning (ML) capabilities to ...
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Russian Embassy Worker's Phone Stolen While Clicking Photos In Delhi
The mobile phone of a Russian Embassy employee was snatched by a man near the Red Fort in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate area, police said on Tuesday.
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Inspired by 'Bunty Aur Babli', Husband-Wife Duo Arrested For Theft In Delhi
The Delhi Police has arrested a married couple for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a house in north Delhi, officials said on Wednesday.
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Ex Cab Driver Turns Snatcher To Fund Partner's Dream Vacation: Delhi Cops
The dream of going on a long drive and vacation with his partner landed a former taxi driver into the police net after he was arrested for allegedly snatching mobile phones and vehicle theft, officials on Monday said.
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Kolkata Man Beaten To Death Over Theft Suspicion, 2nd Case In Less Than 24 Hours
A man was allegedly beaten to death in Salt Lake area on Saturday for "mobile phone theft", less than 24 hours after a person died when he was roughed up over a similar suspicion, police said.
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Delhi Airport Worker Steals 75 High-End Phones, Asks Friend To Sell Them
The officials of IGI Airport Police have arrested an airport ground operator for stealing a shipment of high-end mobile phones at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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Delhi Police Busts Theft Syndicate Smuggling Mobile Phones To Bangladesh
The Delhi Police has busted an international mobile theft syndicate with the arrest of a man who was allegedly attempting to flee with 48 high-end stolen mobile phones to be sold in Bangladesh, an official said on Sunday.
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Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh Resigns Over 2013 Mobile Phone Theft Case
Louise Haigh resigned as Britain's transport secretary on Friday after revelations that she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence before becoming a member of parliament.
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2 Arrested For Allegedly Stealing French Ambassador's Mobile In Chandni Chowk
Two persons were arrested for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from French Ambassador Thierry Mathou while he was on a visit to the Chandni Chowk market, an official said on Wednesday.
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OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R 5G Start Receiving OxygenOS 15 Open Beta Update in India
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are getting the OxygenOS 15 open beta update in India. The two phones are the first in the entire OnePlus lineup to get the Android 15-based operating system (OS) update. The new OS update will introduce a redesigned user interface, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and faster processing. It also integrates Android...
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OxygenOS 15 Unveiled With New AI Features, Redesigned UI and Default Gemini Assistant
OxygenOS 15 update was unveiled by OnePlus on Thursday. The new operating system (OS) for OnePlus smartphones introduces new design upgrades, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and faster processing. Based on the latest Android 15, the update also brings new security features such as Google Play Protect’s live threat detection and theft prote...
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4 Arrested For Stealing Mobile Phones At Pune Music Concert
Police have arrested four persons allegedly involved in the theft of several mobile phones during a musical concert in Maharashtra's Pune.
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Android 15 Rolling Out to Pixel Phones; Brings Theft Detection Lock, Private Space and More
Android 15 rollout has commenced for Pixel devices, Google announced on Tuesday. The latest operating system (OS) was globally released on September 3. Google has detailed the features of the update on Pixel devices, including security measures like Theft Detection Lock and privacy-centric additions such as Private Space.
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Google Tipped to Be Improving Theft Protection System With New Features for Android Smartphones
Google is tipped to be rolling out new features to help users better protect their data if their Android device is stolen. As per a new leak, the company has started introducing three new features that enable different ways of locking the device in case of theft. The Theft Detection Lock feature is said to use machine learning (ML) capabilities to ...
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Russian Embassy Worker's Phone Stolen While Clicking Photos In Delhi
The mobile phone of a Russian Embassy employee was snatched by a man near the Red Fort in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate area, police said on Tuesday.
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Inspired by 'Bunty Aur Babli', Husband-Wife Duo Arrested For Theft In Delhi
The Delhi Police has arrested a married couple for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a house in north Delhi, officials said on Wednesday.
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Ex Cab Driver Turns Snatcher To Fund Partner's Dream Vacation: Delhi Cops
The dream of going on a long drive and vacation with his partner landed a former taxi driver into the police net after he was arrested for allegedly snatching mobile phones and vehicle theft, officials on Monday said.
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Kolkata Man Beaten To Death Over Theft Suspicion, 2nd Case In Less Than 24 Hours
A man was allegedly beaten to death in Salt Lake area on Saturday for "mobile phone theft", less than 24 hours after a person died when he was roughed up over a similar suspicion, police said.
