Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock and hide Quick Settings, more

Google is rolling out new Android security and privacy features, including biometric checks for Find Hub’s “Mark as lost,” stronger lockout controls, and better recovery tools.

Android 17 will make PIN guessing harder, add more protections by default, and expand safeguards in Advanced Protection.

Chrome for Android and Live Threat Detection are getting stronger malware defenses, while carriers can disable 2G by default on supported devices.

Google is also adding verified financial calls to help block spoofed bank calls on compatible phones.