Google is adding an optional Android 16 feature to disable USB data access when the phone is locked for enhanced security. This protects against attackers from using USB devices to extract data or ...

Smartphones are ubiquitous, and the computing power and sensors available in a smartphone continue to increase. It is now practical to use that phone as the interface to other devices. For example, ...

Android 16 introduces a powerful new security measure that automatically blocks USB connections when your phone is locked, requiring device authentication before any external USB drives or peripherals ...