Google Will Get Rid Of Passwords From Biometric Verification On Play Store

Changes to biometric verification system (photo: dock.unsplash)

JAKARTA Google announced that it will implement the latest verification system for biometric authentication on the Play Store. This news is conveyed to all Android users via email. Currently, all Play Store users can enable biometric verification for each purchase via Settings. However, when the feature is enabled, the user must verify by entering the Google account password. The plan, Google will delete the verification system using passwords and replace it with biometric authentication. Google does not disclose its date, but this change will occur in the coming weeks. "There will be a change in how you confirm the settings when selecting biometric verification. For mobile devices, when asked to confirm this setting, you will use your fingerprint or face," Google said in a email that VOI received.

According to Google, verification using biometric authentication is much safer than using passwords. Biometrics is also more efficient so users can perform various transactions more easily and quickly. By replacing the password verification system, Google wants to invite more users to enable purchasing verification using biometrics. "To keep your account safe, enable purchase verification for each purchase." Google also makes the biometric verification process a much simpler way. If activating the biometric verification feature, users can choose three frequencies of their usage time, namely Always, Every 30 Minutes, or Never.