Summary
- A new security feature for Android devices will automatically reboot them if they have been locked for three consecutive days.
- The reboot will encrypt all data on the device, making it inaccessible, and the user will have to enter their PIN or unlock pattern to access it.
- The feature is similar to one introduced by Apple for its devices which triggers an automatic restart for iPhones after four days of inactivity.
- There is no information yet on whether the new Android feature will be enabled by default or optional for users.
- It is also unknown if the feature will be available for all Android devices or just some.
- The new security measure is expected to help protect users’ private data in the event their device is stolen.
By Mahnoor Faisal
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