Android Identity Verification Made Easy with Nearby Watch Connectivity

Android Identity Verification Made Easy with Nearby Watch Connectivity

Android Identity Verification Made Easy with Nearby Watch Connectivity

This minor update appears to finally allow those alternative credentials to stand out a bit more.

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What you should know

  • Mishaal Rahman found new code strings in Android 16 indicating that an update to Identity Check might be on the way.
  • This update would utilize your connected Pixel Watch 3 or 4 to allow users to confirm their identity using a PIN, password, or pattern.
  • At present, Identity Check requires Biometric sign-in to access sensitive information on your device.
  • It was previously reported that Google planned to extend Identity Check to more devices, including those from OnePlus.

Identity Check is a feature on Android that helps keep the content on your phone secure, and it appears Google is working on improving that experience.

Following a thorough investigation of the latest Android 16 QPR beta, Mishaal Rahman (<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.androidauthority.com/