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Google has just detailed the security features of Android 5.0 Lollipop and they surely will make you feel super secure
Google has just detailed the list of security features for Android 5.0 Lollipop and it claims that the latest iteration of Android brings in the biggest upgrade in terms of security to Android. Security has been one of the key concerns for Android but Google seems to have addressed this issue to quite an extent in this update. Let us take a look at the top 5 security features of Android 5.0 Lollipop update:
Smart Lock: People find putting in a password a bit cumbersome every time they unlock the device. Smart Lock protects your device from being opened when lost at the homescreen. It lets you tell your phone to unlock using Bluetooth pairing or NFC. It allows certain notifications to be accessible from the lock screen, helping you quickly get at the information you need while still keeping your device protected.
Face Unlock: It constantly analyzes the user's image in the background as a security measure. It will also detect if the person with the phone is not you and lock it right away. This may seem inconvenient at first, but helps save your private data to quite an extent.
Encryption at First Boot: Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with full data encryption right from the moment you turn on the device the first time. Lollipop makes data encryption a default for the first time devices but you'll have to manually turn on the encryption in your settings. Full device encryption occurs at first boot, using a unique key that never leaves the device.
SELinux: Android has had a strong application base since the very beginning and that at times has been the reason for malware attacks. Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) pushes enforcement of the Android security model in to the operating system in order to make it easier to monitor and audit the app to check for possible vulnerabilities. With Android 5.0, SELinux Enforcing mode is required for all applications on all devices.
Better integration: You smartphone will be unlocked by default when you use it paired with an Android Wear smartwatch or a smart TV. You can bypass the security measures only in such times when your device won't be separated from you.
Google has just detailed the list of security features for Android 5.0 Lollipop and it claims that the latest iteration of Android brings in the biggest upgrade in terms of security to Android. Security has been one of the key concerns for Android but Google seems to have addressed this issue to quite an extent in this update. Let us take a look at the top 5 security features of Android 5.0 Lollipop update:
Smart Lock: People find putting in a password a bit cumbersome every time they unlock the device. Smart Lock protects your device from being opened when lost at the homescreen. It lets you tell your phone to unlock using Bluetooth pairing or NFC. It allows certain notifications to be accessible from the lock screen, helping you quickly get at the information you need while still keeping your device protected.
Face Unlock: It constantly analyzes the user's image in the background as a security measure. It will also detect if the person with the phone is not you and lock it right away. This may seem inconvenient at first, but helps save your private data to quite an extent.
Encryption at First Boot: Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with full data encryption right from the moment you turn on the device the first time. Lollipop makes data encryption a default for the first time devices but you'll have to manually turn on the encryption in your settings. Full device encryption occurs at first boot, using a unique key that never leaves the device.
SELinux: Android has had a strong application base since the very beginning and that at times has been the reason for malware attacks. Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) pushes enforcement of the Android security model in to the operating system in order to make it easier to monitor and audit the app to check for possible vulnerabilities. With Android 5.0, SELinux Enforcing mode is required for all applications on all devices.
Better integration: You smartphone will be unlocked by default when you use it paired with an Android Wear smartwatch or a smart TV. You can bypass the security measures only in such times when your device won't be separated from you.
