Google is introducing a native App Lock feature for Android Automotive that lets you secure specific apps behind a PIN. Known as “sensitive app protection,” this feature allows you to lock third-party ...

Smartphones are a big part of our lives today, and the best smartphones serve as more than just phones. They hold memories like photos and videos, and also protect other important things such as ...

As the issue of privacy on the internet continues to rise, an increased number of users are seeking simple methods of securing personal applications. The Android and iPhones are now powerful phones ...

iOS provides developers with an API to lock apps with Face ID or Touch ID. However, not every app has this option, and there’s no way to completely hide apps from your device. Luckily, “App Lock” is a ...

With the stable version of One UI 7, Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce a native App Lock feature. For now, the company is evaluating the possibility of the feature for the next major update ...

Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.