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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch
Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...
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Smart Locks In India: Transforming Home Security And Convenience
In an age where technology seamlessly blends into everyday life, smart locks are transforming the way people secure their homes. Lets explore how these digital guardians are reshaping home security, making life easier and safer for homeowners.
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Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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Smart Security: Grab Discounts Of Up To 72% On Top Smart Door Locks At Flipkart
Looking to boost your home's security? This holiday season, Flipkart brings unbeatable deals on smart door locks that combine convenience and cutting-edge technology. Explore sleek designs on top brands in home security.
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UP Police Constable Result 2024 To Be Out Soon, Check Details
The exam was held on August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, 2024, at 1,174 centers across 67 districts under strict security, including biometric verification.
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Google Chrome for Android Testing Identity Check Feature for Password Manager Outside Trusted Locations: Report
Google Chrome for Android is testing a new feature that might add a layer of security when it comes to password autofill outside trusted locations, as per a report. The feature is dubbed Identity Check which Google announced last week and is said to necessitate biometric authentication before auto-filling passwords via the Google Password Manager.
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iQOO Z9 Turbo+ With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
iQOO Z9 Turbo+ has been launched in China. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC paired with a Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor.
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France Is Using AI Surveillance Systems To Secure Paris Olympics
The AI system does not collect biometric data, but instead recognises individuals in crowds using unique identification. The algorithm captures and processes the unique physiology of persons and identifies behavior that is suspicious.
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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Touch ID on Apple’s iPhone May Be Gone for Good With Face ID Set to Become the Standard: Report
Touch ID, Apple’s initial mode of secure biometric authentication, which was baked into millions of iPhones until Face ID showed up on the iPhone X, is finally being discarded entirely from Apple’s iPhone lineup. The launch of Apple’s next iPhone SE model (tagged as the iPhone SE 4) will cement Face ID as the standard biometric authentication...
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Amazon Passkey Support Rolling Out on Web Browser, Mobile Apps: Here’s How to Set Up the Feature
Amazon announced that it is rolling out passkey support on Web browsers and its mobile apps to help customers securely sign in to their Amazon accounts. The e-commerce giant follows several other tech firms in bringing passkeys to its apps in recent times. WhatsApp, Google and Microsoft Windows have all added passkey support for their products this...
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins
WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.
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Google Passkeys Now Offered as Default Login Option for Personal Google Accounts: How it Works
Google is rolling out passkey support for personal accounts, months after the company added support for the secure login mechanism. The search giant aims to move to the 'passwordless' but secure alternative to allows users to login to their apps and services using biometric authentication on their devices. Passkeys can also keep users safer online,...
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
-
Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch
Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...
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Smart Locks In India: Transforming Home Security And Convenience
In an age where technology seamlessly blends into everyday life, smart locks are transforming the way people secure their homes. Lets explore how these digital guardians are reshaping home security, making life easier and safer for homeowners.
-
Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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Smart Security: Grab Discounts Of Up To 72% On Top Smart Door Locks At Flipkart
Looking to boost your home's security? This holiday season, Flipkart brings unbeatable deals on smart door locks that combine convenience and cutting-edge technology. Explore sleek designs on top brands in home security.
-
UP Police Constable Result 2024 To Be Out Soon, Check Details
The exam was held on August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, 2024, at 1,174 centers across 67 districts under strict security, including biometric verification.
-
Google Chrome for Android Testing Identity Check Feature for Password Manager Outside Trusted Locations: Report
Google Chrome for Android is testing a new feature that might add a layer of security when it comes to password autofill outside trusted locations, as per a report. The feature is dubbed Identity Check which Google announced last week and is said to necessitate biometric authentication before auto-filling passwords via the Google Password Manager.
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iQOO Z9 Turbo+ With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
iQOO Z9 Turbo+ has been launched in China. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC paired with a Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor.
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France Is Using AI Surveillance Systems To Secure Paris Olympics
The AI system does not collect biometric data, but instead recognises individuals in crowds using unique identification. The algorithm captures and processes the unique physiology of persons and identifies behavior that is suspicious.
-
WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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Touch ID on Apple’s iPhone May Be Gone for Good With Face ID Set to Become the Standard: Report
Touch ID, Apple’s initial mode of secure biometric authentication, which was baked into millions of iPhones until Face ID showed up on the iPhone X, is finally being discarded entirely from Apple’s iPhone lineup. The launch of Apple’s next iPhone SE model (tagged as the iPhone SE 4) will cement Face ID as the standard biometric authentication...
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Amazon Passkey Support Rolling Out on Web Browser, Mobile Apps: Here’s How to Set Up the Feature
Amazon announced that it is rolling out passkey support on Web browsers and its mobile apps to help customers securely sign in to their Amazon accounts. The e-commerce giant follows several other tech firms in bringing passkeys to its apps in recent times. WhatsApp, Google and Microsoft Windows have all added passkey support for their products this...
-
Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
-
WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins
WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.
-
Google Passkeys Now Offered as Default Login Option for Personal Google Accounts: How it Works
Google is rolling out passkey support for personal accounts, months after the company added support for the secure login mechanism. The search giant aims to move to the 'passwordless' but secure alternative to allows users to login to their apps and services using biometric authentication on their devices. Passkeys can also keep users safer online,...
