LONDON: Google has rolled out the Android 5.1 with a new anti-theft technology called Device Protection; the latest update to its Android operating system makes stolen smartphones less valuable to thieves, according to Google’s Official Android Blog. The system will keep stolen or lost phone locked until users sign in with their Google account, even if someone restores their phone to factory settings.
Device Protection will be available on smartphones shipped with Android 5.1, and also the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
Other features on Android 5.1 include support for multiple SIM cards and HD voice calling between compatible devices.
