Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

Google has improved the anti-theft features on Android 16 phones, enabling some protections by default in Brazil -- here's ...

You shouldn’t need a tech tour and app to turn the lights on.

This app puts notes on the lock screen—and that single change makes it surprisingly effective.

Google's next version of Android, internally called Cinnamon Bun, will be called Android 17. It is expected to be released at Google I/O 2026. Thanks to ...

We're taking an early look at some of the tweaks Google's getting ready ahead of Android 17 formally entering testing.

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced ...

WhatsApp is widely used for personal and professional communication, which makes privacy and data security extremely ...

In a world where every app competes for our attention, it's no wonder phone addiction is a growing complaint. While there are many gadgets designed to enhance focus, your phone can be a productivity ...

One tweak reshaped my daily habit ...

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