Essential information
- On Android, Google Chrome will soon necessitate biometric verification for password autofill.
- This feature aims to bolster security by ensuring user authentication is required for auto-fill.
- The rollout of this update is currently taking place within Google Password Manager and should expand soon.
Amidst the numerous browser alternatives available on Android, Google Chrome continues to be a top choice. It is usually preloaded on most Android devices, features a well-known and user-friendly interface, and provides various built-in security measures. Nonetheless, Chrome on Android has lacked a fundamental security feature, but it seems Google is making strides to rectify this.
As reported by Android expert Mishaal Rahman (via Android Authority), Google is on track to implement a significant feature in Chrome for Android that mandates users to verify their identity with biometrics before autofilling passwords on online platforms.
Google Chrome features an option titled “Authenticate with biometrics prior to filling passwords” within its Autofill settings. It’s likely that you have observed Google Password Manager prompting you for fingerprint or facial recognition when autofilling passwords, though this feature is limited to app usage.