Google is preparing a new feature inspired by iOS to strengthen the security of your data under Android 16. This simple function takes effect when you don't touch your phone for a while. It could well become a valuable ally against theft and espionage.
The number of cyberattacks has risen sharply in recent years. Hackers are looking to access personal data, bank accounts, or even private messaging. Added to this are device thefts, often exploited to bypass locking systems. Faced with these growing threats, tech giants are strengthening the security of their systems. And this time, Android seems determined to take up a good idea already present in the competition.
Google is working on a new feature for Android 16: automatic reboot after a period of inactivity. If the phone remains locked for three consecutive days, it reboots itself. This system makes it more difficult to unlock a stolen or forgotten device, by forcing a reboot and the entry of the full password. It is part of a larger package called "Advanced Protection Mode", still in development.
Android 16 will adopt a security feature Inspired by iOS and GrapheneOS
This automatic reboot already exists elsewhere. Apple quietly integrated it into iOS 18. On the Android side, the secure ROM GrapheneOS has long offered a similar system, with an automatic reboot every 18 to 72 hours depending on the settings. These measures have a clear objective: to prevent hackers from taking advantage of a phone that has been left on for too long and is vulnerable. Once rebooted, a device becomes much more difficult to break into without a password.
Google could include this new feature in Android 16, scheduled for late 2025. It would be added to other protections already announced: blocking manual downloads of applications, disabling the 2G network, and even better memory management. All of these features aim to strengthen the security of Android smartphones without complicating users' lives. And with this approach inspired by this major competitor, Google reminds us that when it comes to security, even a reboot can make a difference. At this rate, your Android phone will end up being more careful than you... even when you forget it in a drawer.
Source: Android Authority
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