Quote:Earlier this year, Google released a security feature known as Identity Check, which adds an extra layer of security for accessing devices outside trusted locations. Currently, this feature is exclusively available on select Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices.

Android Central reports that this could change soon, as Identity Check has been spotted on a OnePlus 13. This suggests that Google may soon extend the security feature to more smartphones equipped with Android 16.

Identity Check can be managed from the Settings > Google > Theft Protection menu post-update, it requires users to authenticate the option via the phone's fingerprint reader or facial recognition. Users cannot use a PIN or a password to access sensitive areas of their devices when they are not connected to a known location, that's because the feature is designed to protect user data in the event of theft or loss of the device. This innovative feature aims to thwart unauthorized access to user accounts, particularly Google accounts, even if a malicious party is aware of the user’s credentials. It is quite similar to Apple's own Stolen Device Protection.

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