Google to Develop New Security Feature for Android Devices

Google is working on a new security feature designed to enhance data protection on Android devices, according to recent reports from tech sources.

This upcoming feature will bolster the security of phone data and applications by requiring users to input biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, before accessing sensitive information like credit card details and passwords.

Experts believe this new security measure will be particularly effective in protecting 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.

According to Android Authority, this feature will likely 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.

Its function is similar to Apple's "theft protection" feature, which prompts iPhone users to enter biometric data when their device moves away from familiar locations.

Previously, Google had introduced a "theft protection" feature for Android devices that detects unusual movements, such as someone quickly pulling the phone from the user's hand.

This feature automatically locks the screen and requires biometric authentication to unlock the phone.