Pixel, Android and Identity Check

A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device
My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the land o’ Googley matters: I love using Google’s Pixel devices in part because of all the genuinely useful features they add into the Android equation.
Android's Identity Check feature is rolling out to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices
Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check enabled,
Android's new Identity Check is coming to Pixel and One UI 7 devices near you
Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) to access sensitive settings when outside trusted locations. The update also includes the global rollout of Theft Detection Lock for Android 10+ devices,
Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts
Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).
Google wants to supercharge your Pixel's ringtones with vibration patterns
A forthcoming version of Google Sounds may introduce new vibration patterns for Pixel phones to complement ringtones and ...
Google Confirms New Feature Boost For Millions Of Android Phones
Google says the new multimodal Gemini feature is available to all Gemini users on the web, Android and iOS. Google does have ...
3 exciting AI features coming to Google Pixel and other Android phones
Google today has announced that several features introduced at Samsung Unpacked will also be heading to other Android phones ...
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Looks like Google is serious about Android XR, after all
Google spent $250 million to acuire engineers from HTC Vive for Android XR, echoing moves it made with HTC for the Pixel in ...
PSA: All Google Pixel 9 series phones still on sale
Are you looking for a new phone? We're surprised these Google Pixel 9 series deals are still around. Catch them while you can ...
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How to install the Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel
The Android 16 Beta is here for Google Pixel devices. Here's how to install the Android 16 Beta and which Pixel devices are supported.
Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Edge Surprise, Google’s Galaxy Unpacked Updates, Oppo’s Ultimate Foldable
This week’s Android headlines; Galaxy Unpacked details and reaction, Galaxy AI updated, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge surprise, ...
Android 16’s first public beta adds Google’s more limited take on live lockscreen notifications
Android 16’s first public beta will start rolling out later today, bringing with it dynamic lockscreen notifications for ride ...
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Google Launches Identity Check on Pixel and Samsung One UI 7 Devices
Google has spent a surprising amount of time in recent months rolling out a hefty level of security features to Android that ...
Android announces new hearing aid and screenreader connectivity for Galaxy and Pixel
Android users who use assistive devices can anticipate in a new era of connection and control, right on their phone.
Pixel 4a users are furious following the surprise update
It looks like Pixel 4a users are furious at Google following the surprise update, which should have been a good thing.