A Devices & Activity dashboard introduced as an extra level of security for Google account & Android users

If you follow the Get Deal (secure https link), you will find all your devices: computers, tablets, phones, etc that are directly or indirectly linked to your Google account(s) & their activity status & locations in the last 28 days.

You may be asked to re-login even if your accessing device is already logged in to your Google account.

Don't panic if you see anything unusual as it could be harmless - read Madferrit's post #11 below.

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Quoted from: mashable.com/201…nt/

Google has launched a new security feature for its users on Monday (24.11.14): A Devices and Activity dashboard, letting you know which devices are accessing your Google account.

The dashboard, available here, shows you a list of all devices active on your account in the last 28 days, as well as the location they're in.

If you see any suspicious activity, a link on top lets you quickly set up your security settings, including changing your password as well as recovery and 2-step verification settings.

That wizard, aimed primarily at administrators but accessible to all Google users, can be accessed directly at:

https://g.co/accountcheckup

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Security benefits better explained here: wired.com/201…rd/

"Email hacking is a problem that won't be going away anytime soon. But if you're diligent and take the proper precautions, you can significantly minimise the chances someone bad will be able to get into your account. Google wants to help too. The company has a new tool that lets you easily check when and where your account has been accessed over the last month to make sure nothing unusual is happening.

The Devices and Activity Dashboard lists what devices are connected to your Google Account, along with when and where they've been accessed. The list stays up to date for the past 28 days. If a new device recently began accessing your account, "New" is stationed in all caps next to the product listing. The device you're currently using with your Google account is listed at the top.

If you notice something suspicious, like a new Mac accessing your account when you only own PCs, you can click "Secure your account" to change your password, update your recovery information, check app passwords and account permissions, or check your two-step verification settings. (If you don't have two-step verification set up, now is a very good time to do so.)

In Gmail, you can also check recent account activity the old fashioned way. At the bottom right of your inbox or any open email, beneath "Last account activity" you can click "Details" to see when and where your account has been accessed. There, you can also sign out other active sessions besides the one you're currently using."

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To the Mods: I've put this in the Mobiles section, but please feel free to move elsewhere if you deem fit.