Android Authority

Android 17 wants to solve the biggest headache with using SIM PIN locks

SIM PINs help protect you from attackers intercepting 2FA codes. Manually entering the PIN on boot can get annoying, though. With Android 17, Google is building a new system for letting the phone ...
Gizmochina

Your Wear OS smartwatch may soon unlock your Android phone without a PIN

Imagine unlocking your Android phone without tapping in a PIN or scanning your fingerprint—just because your smartwatch is nearby. A new feature spotted in development could make that a reality, ...
SlashGear

Easily Hacked Phone PIN Codes You Should Avoid Using (And How To Better Secure Your Phone)

Guess how long it would take a computer to brute-force an 8-number password. The answer: instantly. That's according to Hive Systems' Password Table, which shows how shockingly quick passwords of ...
Android Authority

Your Motorola phone has a secret way to make your PIN more secure. Here’s how to use it

A secure Android phone is a healthy Android phone. If you’re like me, the primary line of defense for your phone is a PIN. Sure, you may also use your phone’s fingerprint sensor or face unlock, but it ...