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RSS FeedsFace unlock on the Pixel 4 just gained an important security feature you need to turn on
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7 april 2020 16:07:15

 
Face unlock on the Pixel 4 just gained an important security feature you need to turn on
(PCWorld)
 


While Face Unlock on the Pixel 4 is definitely an improvement over both physical and in-display fingerprint scanners, Googleīs 3D face scanning biometric isnīt all it could be. For one, it has limited app support, but even for simple unlocking, thereīs a flaw that could allow someone to unlock your phone without your permission. A new feature rolling out as part of the April Security Update fixes that.Once the update hits your phone this week, a new toggle will appear inside the Face Unlock tab in the Device Security settings. Itīs called `Require eyes to be open,` and as the name suggests, it wonīt unlock your phone unless your eyes are open. That means if youīre sleeping someone canīt get into your phone and if you just want to keep someone out, all you need to do is close your eyes.To read this article in full, please click here


 
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