As a part of the latest version of Google Play Services that started arriving yesterday, Google is preparing to introduce a new security feature that could be super handy if your phone is lost or ...

When it comes to your Android phone, powering off and restarting aren't quite the same thing. One is almost always the better ...

If you don't unlock your Android device for three straight days, it will now automatically restart. Why? Because it will make it harder for bad actors, such as a thief, to break into your device. We ...

Many Android users don't realize their phones have alternative ways to restart than just using the power button. These built-in options become particularly valuable as physical buttons begin to show ...

Google introduced a new security feature that automatically restarts Android devices after 3 days of inactivity. Restarts improve security by putting devices in an ...

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Summary: Google is adding an auto-restart feature to Android devices to improve their security. This feature will force Android devices to restart automatically if they have been locked for a certain ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...