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Android Device Manager has a new name: Find My Device

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Since Google introduced Android Device Manager in 2013 it has updated the feature periodically, but the latest change gives it a new name -- Find My Device -- and a few new features. It's now a part of the Google Play Protect service mentioned earlie...

Android Device Manager scores remote locking feature

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Android Device Manager scores remote locking feature

Google's Android Device Manager has only been locating phones for over a month, but that's not stopping Mountain View from adding new features. Android Police spotted that the online dashboard now allows users to remotely lock their smartphones with a new PIN code, overriding previous screen unlock measures. Hardware in airplane mode, however, will be locked once it connects to Page and Co.'s servers. Those who wish to protect themselves from ne'er do wells need only enable the security measure through a handset's Google Settings app. Click the source link below to foil unsavory types or to test out the fresh functionality.

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Via: Android Police, 9to5Google

Source: Android Device Manager

This week on gdgt: Withings’ Pulse tracker, Apple’s new Airport Extreme and IKEA’s interactive catalog

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This week on gdgt: Withings' Pulse tracker, Apple's new Airport Extreme and IKEA's interactive catalog

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PSA: Android Device Manager now rolling out to a handset near you

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That new Android Device Manager feature Google announced last week? It's live now, according to numerous tipsters (and several of our own Android-sporting editors). For the time being, the functionality seems to only be present on handsets, arriving via an over the air update. The new feature lets you ring your phone at maximum volume even when silenced, locate the device on a Google Map and wipe it clean, should the other two options not pan out.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Source: Android (Google+), Android Device Manager

Google intros Android Device Manager to help you find that missing handset

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Frequently lose your phone? Yeah, join the club. Don't worry, Google's got a fix. Android Device Manager will be available later this month for phones with 2.2 or later, letting you ring your phone at maximum volume when you can't find it, even if the handset has been silenced. Should that fail, you can also locate the thing on a Google Map in real-time -- and there's also a plan C. When you're all out of other options, you can securely erase all of your data from afar, so your Angry Birds scores don't wind up in the wrong hands.

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Source: Official Android Blog