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Android Authority
2 hours ago
- Android Authority
Forget passwords often? Android may soon let you disable Failed Authentication Lock (APK teardown)
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15 and newer devices include a Failed Authentication Lock feature that locks the device screen after detecting multiple failed login attempts in apps or settings. Unlike other theft protection features, this feature is enabled by default on all devices, and there's currently no way for users to turn it off. Google may soon add a new option to the theft protection settings that will allow users to turn off Failed Authentication Lock. In addition to the theft protection features available on all Android 10 or higher devices, Android 15 and Android 16 devices include an additional security measure called Failed Authentication Lock. This feature is enabled by default and locks down your device after detecting multiple failed login attempts in apps or other OS functions protected by user logins. It's an effective way to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data if your phone is stolen. But it can pose issues for users who frequently forget their PIN, pattern, or password. If that sounds like you, Google may have a solution on the way. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Currently, users cannot turn off the Failed Authentication Lock feature. It works even if all other theft protection features are turned off. However, new strings in the latest Google Play Services release (version 25.28.31 beta) suggest that Google may soon add an option to turn the feature off. Code Copy Text Turn off Failed Authentication Lock? The screen will lock after repeated failed authentication in apps and settings Failed Authentication Lock The strings indicate that Google could add a new Failed Authentication Lock option to the theft protection settings with a toggle to turn it off. Disabling the feature will likely require authentication, much like other theft protection features. The Failed Authentication Lock option is not live in the current beta release, and we couldn't surface it manually, indicating it may be in the early stages of development. We'll monitor its progress and update you as it becomes widely available. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Forbes
9 hours ago
- Forbes
Google Pixel's Unstoppable Android Updates Suddenly Stop
Has Android just changed? Google rarely surprises Android users, especially those with its own Pixels. But that's what has happened this month. The awkward optics of Pixel owners being first amongst equals compared to the vastly bigger Samsung user base has taken a sudden twist. As I reported earlier in the month, Android's July security update was not a security update at all. 'There are no Android security patches in the July 2025 Android Security Bulletin,' Google said, with 'no security patches' for Pixels either. The disparity between Pixels and Samsungs was becoming a real thing. Google's phones received Android 15 more than six months before recent Galaxy flagships, and then just as Samsung's phones saw that upgrade, Pixels were already moving to Android 16. But that same pattern has also been seen each month. A fast, efficient and 'seamless' Pixel monthly security update versus the fragmented, labored Samsung equivalent. But this month Samsung's security update looked like business as usual, whereas Pixel's was anything but. This is the first time in almost a decade — since August 2015 — that Android's monthly security update has drawn such a blank. The reality is somewhat different. There were Android updates for July making their way onto Pixel phones as part of an Android 16 update, but for users on older versions of the OS or with older devices, this doesn't help. There are now more than 1 billion Android devices that fall foul of Google's cutting off security updates for Android 12 and older phones, and also from its tweaking its Play Integrity API to disfavor apps running on these unsupported versions of the OS. If you own a phone running Android 12 or older, you should really stump up for an upgrade. Per Security Week, 'this is the first month without security updates since Google started rolling out monthly Android fixes in August 2015, looking to make the mobile operating system safer for both users and vendors.' And that also feels like a 'thing.' But as for whether this is just a blip in the Samsung versus Pixel stakes, we'll know soon enough. Google's phone is racing ahead with Android 16 and new security and privacy features, while Samsung awaits its own rollout. It's likely nothing has really changed.
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Vivo X200 FE vs OnePlus 13s full specs comparison: Check performance, camera, and price
Vivo and OnePlus are the latest to dive into the growing compact flagship segment, and both brands are going all out. The Vivo X200 FE has just launched, while the OnePlus 13s has been around for a month. Both phones are priced similarly, offer top-tier performance, and come with sleek, pocket-friendly designs. They also support the latest AI tools, including Google's Gemini assistant and a bunch of other smart features for notes, editing, and more. But if you're wondering which one gives better value overall, here's a full side-by-side breakdown to help you and buildBoth the Vivo X200 FE and the OnePlus 13s have a solid glass and metal build. The Vivo X200 FE is 7.9mm thick and weighs 186 grams. It gets Gorilla Shield Glass for protection and a superior IP68/IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. The OnePlus 13s is slightly thicker at 8.2mm but weighs a gram less at 185 grams. It uses Ceramic Guard protection and has an IP65 rating. So, in terms of protection and slimness, Vivo gets a slight edge. The Vivo X200 FE comes in three colours — Amber Yellow, Luxe Grey, and Frost Blue. The OnePlus 13s also comes in three shades — Green Silk, Black Velvet and Pink barely any difference here in terms of size or resolution. The Vivo X200 FE has a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1216 x 2640 pixels. The OnePlus 13s offers a 6.32-inch AMOLED panel with the same resolution. Both support a 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo stands out in brightness with a 1,800 nits support in HBM, while OnePlus hits 1600 nits in HBM mode. So if you're mostly outdoors or love super-bright displays, Vivo is the slightly better The OnePlus 13s has the newer and more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while the Vivo X200 FE is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus. Both are very capable, but Snapdragon tends to have an edge in gaming and overall efficiency. So if performance is your priority, OnePlus pulls ahead here. In terms of RAM and storage, both phones offer 12GB + 256GB and higher-end variants with 512GB. Vivo offers 16GB RAM with 512GB, whereas OnePlus sticks to runs Funtouch OS 15 on top of Android 15 and promises three years of main OS updates. OnePlus runs OxygenOS 15, also on Android 15, and offers four years of main OS updates. Both phones feature Google's Gemini AI assistant and support a range of AI-powered tools like transcription, photo editing, and summaries. OnePlus, however, has integrated these features more deeply and seamlessly, making the experience slightly more polished and chargingThis is where the Vivo X200 FE takes the crown. It packs a massive 6,500mAh battery with 90W wired charging. That's a big battery and fast top-up time. The OnePlus 13s has a smaller 5,850mAh battery and 80W wired charging. Not slow by any means, but if battery life is your concern, Vivo clearly offers more Vivo X200 FE offers a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide. The OnePlus 13s keeps things simpler with a 50-megapixel main and a 50-megapixel telephoto, but no ultra-wide. For selfies, Vivo uses a 50-megapixel front camera, while OnePlus offers 32 megapixels. Vivo clearly gives more variety in rear cameras and a higher-resolution selfie the Vivo X200 FE and the OnePlus 13s start at Rs 54,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option. Vivo's 16GB + 512GB variant is Rs 59,999, while OnePlus charges the same for its 12GB + 512GB version. Right now, there are launch offers that bring Vivo's price down to Rs 48,999 and Rs 53,999, respectively, and OnePlus is offering Rs 5,000 off, so their discounted prices are Rs 49,999 and Rs 54, upIf you want stronger performance, better long-term software support, and a cleaner AI experience, the OnePlus 13s is the way to go. But if you prefer a bigger battery, brighter screen, more camera options, and even better durability, the Vivo X200 FE brings excellent value. Both phones are solid picks in the compact flagship category — it really depends on what matters more to you.- Ends
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Vivo X Fold 5 and Vivo X200 FE launched in India: Price, features and sale
Vivo on Monday (July 14, 2025) launched its second foldable phone, the Vivo X Fold 5, along with the Vivo X200 FE in India. Being a successor of the X Fold 3 Pro, the new Vivo X Fold 5 heats up the foldable market in India with peers like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Vivo X200 FE brings the essence of previously launched X200 Pro but at a more affordable pricing. Vivo X Fold 5 The Vivo X Fold 5 has a 6.53-inch AMOLED cover display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits peak brightness. The main screen is an 8.03-inch AMOLED display with similar refresh rate and peak brightness. The cover screen is being protected by second gen Armor glass. Vivo X Fold 5 claims to be 9.2 mm when folded and 4.3 mm when opened. It also claims a weight of 217 grams. Vivo X Fold 5 is the first foldable to feature an IP58, IP59 water resistance, and IP5X dust protection. The Vivo X Fold 5 holds a 6,000 mAh battery, largest on any foldable, along with an 80 W charger. It also supports 40 W wireless charging. Vivo X Fold 5 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB UFS 4.1 storage. It operates on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. Vivo X Fold 5 will have a 50 MP VCS bionic main camera, a 50 MP ZEISS telephoto camera 3x optical zoom and up to 100x HyperZoom along with a 50 MP ultrawide lens. The X Fold 5 has a 20 MP front lens on the cover screen and a 20 MP lens on the main display. Vivo X Fold 5 will introduce a new tactile Shortcut button to access essential tools. It will have Gemini Assistant with Google along with the AI imaging suite. It will have tools like AI Image Expander, AI Magic Move, AI Erase, and AI Reflection Erase. Vivo X200 FE The Vivo X200 FE features a 6.31-inch screen with 5,000 nits peak brightness and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Vivo X200 FE ships with a 6,500 mAh battery and with 90 W charging. It also features a Shield Glass reinforced with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. Vivo X200 FE runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ chip with up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. It will operate on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. The Vivo X200 FE sports a 50 MP ZEISS telephoto camera offering up to 100x zoom, a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. It also has a 50 MP selfie camera. X200 FE will come in Amber Yellow, Forest Blue and Luxe Grey. Pricing and Availability The Vivo X Fold 5 is priced at ₹1,49,999 for the 16GB+512GB variant. While pre-booking has started, sales begin from July 30. Vivo X200 FE begins at ₹54,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant, while the 16GB+512GB variant retails at ₹59,999. Sales start from July 23.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
iQOO to launch Z10R smartphone in India soon: Check expected specs, more
iQOO is preparing to expand its Z10 series in India with the launch of a new smartphone – the iQOO Z10R smartphone. The phone has been teased on the company's official website, although the exact launch date and full specifications have yet to be revealed. According to a report by Mint, the iQOO Z10R was recently spotted on Geekbench (a benchmarking tool that measures the performance of a device's CPU and GPU), hinting that it may be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset. The Z10R will join the current iQOO Z10 lineup, which already includes the iQOO Z10, iQOO Z10x, and iQOO Z10 Lite. iQOO Z10R: What to expect According to the report, the iQOO Z10R will feature a 6.77-inch quad curved OLED display with 120Hz of refresh rate. The smartphone is likely to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor that may be paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. As per the picture shared on its website, the design of the iQOO Z10R resembles Vivo's V50 series with the similar rear camera module featuring the ring light-style Aura light system. As for the cameras, the iQOO Z10R could feature a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). At the front, there may be a 32MP or a 50MP sensor for selfies, video calls, and more. The phone is expected to support 4K video recording from both the front and rear cameras. The phone will likely pack a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W of fast wired charging. The phone is expected to boot Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. IQOO Z10R: Expected specifications Display: 6.77-inch quad curved OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor RAM: up to 12 GB Storage: Up to 256GB Rear Camera: 50MP primary with OIS Front Camera: 32MP Battery: 6000mAh Charging: 90W wired charging Operating System: FunTouch OS 15 (based on Android 15)
