Chrome on Android’s password autofill could soon require a biometric test

Google is conducting tests to introduce a biometric authentication requirement before password autofill in Chrome for Android devices. This feature had previously been experimented with and subsequently removed prior to its release in the stable version. The current implementation is only working for certain users, indicating that the rollout might still be limited or incomplete.

Chrome on Android is an extensive platform when it comes to managing passwords. Through Google Password Manager, users can easily add and save new passwords, including strong suggestions. Once a user returns to a website where they have previously saved their login credentials, Chrome is capable of automatically filling in the necessary information.

However, Google aims to introduce an extra layer of security by testing a feature that would require biometric authentication before the automatic password filling process can occur on an Android device.