In the name of beefing up Android security, Google has added a new feature called Identity Check that automatically locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication. The feature works when you ...

Even if you use a fingerprint or Face Unlock to secure your Android phone, neither of those methods can be used as the "main" security method. For example, when you restart your phone, it will require ...

In a world where everything from dating to banking happens on your smartphone, it’s no surprise that identity verification has followed suit. What used to require an in-person visit, a stack of ...

Google is preparing to make Identity Check more convenient to use by adding your smartwatch as an extra layer of authentication.