Although Android and iOS now cross over more than ever before, one thing distinctly separates the two platforms: biometric security. Apple is nearly all in on using facial scanning for security on ...

Face Unlock on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro meets the highest Android biometric class requirements. Google says it uses AI and ML in the selfie camera of both phones to ensure secure Face Unlock ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

After your face is registered, make sure the Face unlock or Unlock your phone toggle is switched on. This article explains how to set up Android face recognition on your phone or tablet. The ...

My phone stays unlocked when I am driving or at my home, and it's brilliant.

Face Unlock is one of the most convenient methods of biometric authentication. Simply look at your device and it’s unlocked. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which were announced today, have this ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

The Chameleon Android banking trojan has re-emerged with a new version that uses a tricky technique to take over devices — disable fingerprint and face unlock to steal device PINs. It does this by ...

Security researchers have discovered a new variant of the Chameleon Android malware, a banking trojan circulating since early 2023. The latest variant comes with additional functionalities that can do ...