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In recent years, device location features from Apple, Google, and Samsung have made it easier than ever to find a missing phone. You're often able to fire up a map on your laptop or another device and ...

Losing an Android phone can feel like a nightmare—especially when it holds your personal messages, banking apps, and precious memories. Fortunately, Google provides a useful tool to help you locate, ...

Losing your phone can leave you in panic mode, especially when the battery dies. The good news is that both Apple and Android offer built-in tools that help you track a missing device even when it is ...

Google's new anti-theft Lock for Android uses AI to protect your phone from theft. Learn how this feature and other security tools... Discover how Google's Find My Device app helps you locate, secure, ...

The latest Find My Device app update has added the long-awaited biometric login ability to the device tracking system. After being hinted at arriving with previous ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

The Find My Device network was full of promise, but Android’s alternative to the tech behind Apple’s AirTag launched to a rough start in 2024. Over time, though, it seems to finally be getting better.