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Google Adds Sweet New Security App Lock Feature in Surprise Pixel...
Droid Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Google released the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 update, introducing a new "App Lock" feature that enhances security on Pixel phones.
- Users can enable App Lock by long-pressing an app and selecting the option, requiring fingerprint, face unlock, or pattern to access the locked app.
- App Lock hides notification content and removes widgets and shortcuts for locked apps, adding an extra layer of protection even if the phone is unlocked.
- Despite the lock, AI agents and services with permissions will still have access to the locked apps.
- App Lock settings allow users to manage and toggle the feature for individual apps through the phone’s settings menu.
