At the moment, the desktop version of Google Chrome already supports biometric authentication before automatically filling in payment information, and now the browser will require a fingerprint to enter saved passwords. According to the developers, this innovation involves the appropriate system solutions on Mac or Windows devices.
Once this feature is deployed, users will be prompted to set it up using the “Protect passwords with your screen lock” option. In fact, the system will lock the computer screen until it receives identity verification to use the saved password. Back in 2020, Google introduced biometric verification as an alternative to entering the CVC code of a bank card when making payments. Not long ago, the company added fingerprint authentication to access incognito mode in Chrome for Android. The same feature requires a fingerprint when viewing, copying or editing passwords saved in a mobile browser.
In the meantime, Google announced the Credential Manager API, which allows Android application developers to significantly simplify the user authentication process by supporting different authorization methods. In essence, this API combines all available login methods into one list, removing duplicates for the same account. The user only needs to select the desired account.
Source: Trash Box
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