One of the more crucial elements of owning a smartphone is security. Of course, security doesn't just lie in the hands of platform developer -- it's also the responsibility of the device owner. Why?

There's nothing more anxiety-inducing than losing your phone, especially if you're in an emergency and need to contact someone. I want to help prevent that from happening. Luckily, there's an easy way ...

A few weeks ago, I received two new tracking devices from a popular brand to try out with Google’s new Android Find My Device network. I activated and synchronized both pieces – a keychain tag and a ...

Did you know that Android has a built-in mechanism for locating or locking your lost phone? Google hasn’t done the best job marketing it, but it’s actually been baked right in since the release of ...

If you misplace your Android phone, there are a few things you can quickly do to locate it, so take a deep breath, exhale slowly, and follow these steps as we show you how to find your lost Android.

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Google is preparing to upgrade its “Find My Device” system to use other Androids to anonymously find your lost phone, as well as gain the ability to protect data on a lost vehicle. About APK Insight: ...