As a security beef-up measure Google adds biometric verification to Play Store for in-store wallet safety. Android users have been getting emails from Google concerning its recent update to the Play Store that allows them to enable biometric verification for their purchases.
The mail says that if a user has a mobile device that supports the technology, they can enable fingerprint or face recognition on the online store. Once set up, “you’ll be asked to verify it’s you with biometrics” every time you buy something on the platform.
This update can be verified as current. To access this new feature:
- Open the Play Store app,
- Then select Settings from the menu to turn it on
- To enable Biometric Verification, expand Purchase Verification and flip the button.
- To confirm the configuration modification, Play Store will need you to enter your password.
It’s crucial to note that in the upcoming weeks, the last step will alter. The email claims that Google would allow users to log in with their fingerprints rather than their account password.
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This feature appears to be designed to give you an additional degree of protection against fraudulent transactions in the unlikely event that your phone is ever compromised. Although it’s no longer necessary, using a password is always an option.
Crucial Information on biometric verification
You should be aware of a few small nuances about the feature.
It appears from the outset that the Play Store will be the main location for the biometric verification. Before you can complete the checkout process, you’ll be prompted with a fingerprint reader. Also, we’ve learned that while the security feature will show up on third-party apps, its visibility will differ.
To check if a biometric verification reader appeared, Techradar bought stuff for the Android game Arknights. No, it didn’t. The checkout process proceeded without any issues. On Amazon Music, though, a Play Store notification asked if they wanted to allow biometrics for future purchases when they signed up for a three-month trial.