Google announced an important innovation for Android phones at the CES 2023 fair. Aiming to fix the long standing issue with Smart Lock on Android Active Unlock showed. With this feature, it will be safer to unlock the smartphone with the smart watch.
It is mandatory to wear a smart watch to turn on the Android phone.
Launched by Google some time ago Smart Lockallowed users to keep their phones unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth device, such as a smartwatch, was nearby. However, this caused the phone to stay powered on even when the smartwatch was not worn.
Taking action to solve this security problem, Google added an extra layer of security to Smart Lock. Active Unlock API with Android 13 made support available. This feature will require users to verify their identity via smartwatch to keep their phones unlocked. So the phone will be unlocked only when the watch is wearing.
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Google Pixel Watch This feature, called Watch Unlock, will provide 1st level security access to the phone. It can also be used as a backup when face or fingerprint unlock fails.
Google demonstrated Active Unlock at CES 2023 and confirmed that the watch must be worn for the feature to work. Although the feature has not been officially released yet, Google’s demonstration of this feature at the event indicates that it will be available in the near future.
shiftdelete.netIt should be noted that a similar feature has been used by Apple before. In addition to unlocking the iPhone with the help of their smartwatch, Apple Watch owners can also use this feature in various apps.
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