Google is currently developing a new security feature to enhance data protection on Android devices. This feature will require users to input biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, before accessing sensitive information like credit card details and passwords.
It is designed to protect user data in cases of theft. Even if a thief manages to discover the device’s PIN codes or passwords, they would still need to pass biometric authentication to access the data.
The feature is expected to be integrated into the upcoming Android 15 operating system and will activate when the device is outside “trusted locations,” such as the user’s home or workplace. This functionality is similar to Apple’s “theft protection” feature for iPhone users.
Google had previously introduced a “theft protection” feature for Android devices that locks the screen and requires biometric authentication if unusual movements, such as someone quickly pulling the phone from the user’s hand, are detected.
