Google Chrome for Android is preparing to add support for Identity Check, an upcoming feature that will force apps to use biometric authentication when your phone is outside of a trusted location.

In a world where everything from dating to banking happens on your smartphone, it’s no surprise that identity verification has followed suit. What used to require an in-person visit, a stack of ...

We have covered four native Windows 11/10 options to check the Application User Model ID (AUMID or AppID) of installed apps. These are: Check the Application User Model ID of installed apps using File ...

Google has begun the rollout of its new Identity Check feature for Android, starting with Pixel phones running Android 15. Announced last week, this security measure adds an extra layer of protection ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google has spent a surprising amount of time in recent months rolling out a hefty level of security features ...

Google is making its “Identity Check” anti-theft feature more convenient by integrating it with smartwatch proximity. This allows users to use their PIN or password as a fallback to biometrics, even ...

Following last week’s announcement, Android’s Identity Check security feature is seeing wider availability on Google Pixel phones. When you enable Identity Check, “explicit biometric authentication” ...

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...

The Poland-based KYC startup has released a biometric identity verification app that relies on reading data from identity ...