Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging back into apps when switching to a new device. Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Android's Restore Credentials simplifies logging into apps during phone upgrades. The feature bypasses manual logins behind the ...

Google is finally testing per-app backup controls in Android beta, letting users choose exactly which apps get backed up.

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. While the NSA has been advising users of both iPhone and ...