App Lock Is Finally Coming to Android: Pixel Up First, Samsung May Be Next

A way to lock specific apps behind a security check is now in testing through Android 17’s latest beta. iPhone users have been able to lock select apps behind a biometric or password check since iOS 18, and a future Android update is set to bring a similar tool to Pixel phones. The new App Lock feature is in testing as part of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3, with the …