# Locked device? No problem, as Android could automate tasks anyway

> Locked device? No problem, as Android could automate tasks anyway Jul 27, 2026 — 3:20 AM ET - An Android Authorityteardown has uncovered evidence that trusted Android apps could soon see and control screen contents when…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/android-screen-automation-tasks-locked-device-apk-teardown-3691343/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a672170b07ddd32fb470b82)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #gemini #ai #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a672170b07ddd32fb470b82

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