Google Chrome for Android is preparing to add support for Identity Check, an upcoming feature that will force apps to use biometric authentication when your phone is outside of a trusted location.

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Google has announced a new Android "Identity Check" security feature that lock sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside a trusted location. The new feature is part of Anroid's ...

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Having my iPhone stolen is one of my worst nightmares, but I'm prepared to deal with the problem. I've enabled all the anti-theft protections Apple has for the handset, including the Stolen Device ...

Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check ...

Google may be working on smartwatch support for Android’s Identity Check feature. A connected watch could serve as a second authentication factor outside trusted locations. The feature was spotted in ...

Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) ...

Google is rolling out a feature to Android that will add an extra layer of privacy when you browse websites in Incognito mode. The tech giant has revealed in a blog post (via The Verge) that the ...

The Google Play Store already uses biometric authentication for confirming a transaction when one tries to purchase an app or game from the store. Google is working on bringing similar functionality ...