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by HugoDias 4162 days ago
Nice. Looking forward for someone that does the same thing working on android :/
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Recoil42 4162 days ago
Android already does this. It's called Smart Lock. Just set your computer as a trusted device:

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6093922?hl=en-CA

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pathikrit 4161 days ago
No it doesn't. You can't unlock your Mac with your Android whereas there are plenty of apps that can do that from your iPhone:

http://macid.co/

http://www.knocktounlock.com/

http://www.fingerkeyapp.com/

http://www.appuous.com/products/mac/keycard.html

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smellf 4162 days ago
It looks like the Lollipop Smart Lock can unlock your phone when it's in proximity to your PC, whereas nearlock will unlock your PC when it's in proximity to your phone.
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AdmiralAsshat 4162 days ago
This feature is only available within Android 5.0, however, and the pool of devices running Lollipop at the moment is pretty much limited to the Nexus line.
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zarriak 4162 days ago
Although it is only available on Lollipop, I find it pretty neat that these features have native support. The caveat about setting a trusted place to unlock is straight out of Tomorrow Never Dies[0]:

"Be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated — someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device."

[0]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomorrow_Never_Dies

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