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Identity Check on Android tipped to simplify its verification if your watch is close

Enjoy our content? Make sure to set Android Central as a preferred source in Google Search so you can stay up-to-date on the latest news, reviews, features, and more. Mishaal Rahman discovered new ...
Android Police

Android's Identity Check is getting a smart companion

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android Authority

Android might soon trust your smartwatch to help verify your identity (APK teardown)

Google may be working on smartwatch support for Android’s Identity Check feature. A connected watch could serve as a second authentication factor outside trusted locations. The feature was spotted in ...
ZDNet

Updated to Android 16? You should enable these 2 critical security features ASAP - here's why

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 ...