https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-adds-sweet-new-security-app-lock-feature-in-surprise-pixel-updateContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-adds-sweet-new-security-app-lock-feature-in-surprise-pixel-updatehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-adds-sweet-new-security-app-lock-feature-in-surprise-pixel-update#u44678Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:35:33 +0000Google has added an App Lock security feature to Pixel devices via an Android 17 QPR2 update. This tool allows users to secure specific applications behind a lock, a functionality previously available on iPhones. The update also introduces various customization options and a new Quick Settings feature. These changes arrive as part of a surprise deployment to Pixel hardware, expanding the native security capabilities of the Android operating system.Why it mattersNative app locking reduces reliance on third-party security software to protect sensitive data. This update aligns Android 17 more clo