Google tools to combat mobile phone theft start rolling out to users

Theft Detection Lock uses AI and sensors inside a device to identify when a thief has grabbed and fled with a user’s phone and locks the screen to prevent them accessing it

Google’s new range of security features designed to combat mobile phone theft – including an AI-powered tool which can sense when a device is snatched – have begun rolling out to users. Picture: Lauren Hurley/PA

Google’s new range of security features designed to combat mobile phone theft – including an AI-powered tool which can sense when a device is snatched – have begun rolling out to users.

Theft Detection Lock uses artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors inside a device to identify when a thief has grabbed and fled with a user’s phone and locks the screen to prevent them accessing it or any data stored on it.