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Google Chrome Tests Biometric Check for Password Autofill on Android
- •Google is testing a new feature in Chrome Canary for Android that requires biometric verification before autofilling saved passwords.
- •The feature uses a new flag called Biometric result for password filling spotted by developer @Leopeva64.
- •This security update aims to protect user accounts even if an unlocked device is accessed by someone else.
- •The change brings Chrome on Android closer to Apple devices, which already use Touch ID or Face ID for password autofill.
- •The feature is currently in the testing phase with no confirmed release date for the stable version of Chrome.
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The feature introduces a new flag in Chrome Canary called “Biometric result for password filling” that asks users to verify their identity using a fingerprint, face unlock, or other supported biometric method before a saved password is automatically entered. This adds an extra layer of security to protect saved login credentials even if someone gains access to an unlocked phone.
The new flag was spotted by developer and Chrome feature tracker @Leopeva64 in the latest Chrome Canary build. Chrome Canary serves as Google's testing version where experimental features appear before they are polished and considered ready for wider release.
Not yet, as the feature is currently only being tested in Chrome Canary and does not have a confirmed release date for the stable version of the browser. Google previously tested a similar option over a year ago without bringing it to the stable build, meaning the company is evaluating it again before deciding on a broader rollout.
