Google is preparing to borrow a feature from Apple's Stolen Device Protection

submitted 3 weeks ago by BookSwiftieAndrew

www.androidauthority.com/android-identity-check…

Google is preparing to implement an Identity Check feature that forces you to use your biometrics to unlock apps.

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henfredemars 3 weeks ago

Great! Implemented correctly, this should help improve security in snatch-and-run phone theft situations.

elidoz 3 weeks ago

so google wants to collect more data

umami_wasabi 3 weeks ago

What data?

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