Enhance Android Security with Google's Identity Check (Pixel & Samsung)
Biometric security for key Android actions. Coming to Pixel & Samsung.
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Enhance Android Security with Google's Identity Check (Pixel & Samsung)
In a significant move to bolster Android security, Google is rolling out its Identity Check feature to Pixel devices. This feature, also arriving on Samsung One UI 7 devices soon, adds an extra layer of protection by requiring explicit biometric authentication for sensitive actions and settings when you're outside trusted locations. What is Identity Check? Identity Check is a security feature that strengthens your phone's defense against unauthorized access. When enabled, it necessitates biometric verification (fingerprint, face unlock, etc.) to perform specific actions, even if someone knows your PIN or pattern. When Does Identity Check Activate? Identity Check comes into play when you attempt to: Access saved passwords and passkeys using Google Password Manager. Autofill passwords from Google Password Manager in apps (excluding Chrome). Modify your screen lock (PIN, pattern, password). Make changes to biometrics (fingerprint, face unlock). Perform a factory reset. Disable Find My Devi…
