--- title: Google Android to lock screen of stolen smart phones with AI description: Google's upcoming Android 15 operating system will introduce a Theft Detection Lock feature powered by AI to enhance smartphone security. The feature detects... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/google-android-to-lock-screen-of-stolen-smart-phones-with-ai-fx3lmh643 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Google Android to lock screen of stolen smart phones with AI | daily.dev og:description: Google's upcoming Android 15 operating system will introduce a Theft Detection Lock feature powered by AI to enhance smartphone security. 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