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.

Identity Check offers an extra layer of protection when someone steals both your phone and your PIN. By requiring biometrics, Identity Check attempts to limit the harm bad actors could do. Google is ...

Identity Check was spotted on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta. The feature is expected to arrive on more Android phones with the Android 16 update coming later this year. It requires a change ...

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 ...

Having my iPhone stolen is one of my worst nightmares, but I'm prepared to deal with the problem. I've enabled all the anti-theft protections Apple has for the handset, including the Stolen Device ...

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Billions Network has launched its mobile identity app for Android and iOS, offering AI-resistant, privacy-preserving verification using NFC-based document checks and zero-knowledge proofs.