The next version of the Android operating system, it is Android 14it could bring important security and privacy improvements to the lock screen, according to reports from developers who had early access to the update.
Among the novelties, the ability to deactivate the animation when entering the unlock PIN code stands out, which prevents keys from appearing before they turn into password balls. This option will make it more difficult for fraudsters on duty to watch you enter your password, because the lock screen will not display the visual hint for keys.
Moreover, the lock screen will be able to prevent any screen prints or recordings, which increases user privacy.
This is especially important after a report from The Wall Street Journal showed how scammers can gain near-total access to an Apple or Google user account simply by looking at a phone’s unlock code and swiping phones.
Also new is the automatic confirmation of a correct PIN, which lets you bypass tapping an entry to unlock your phone. This change may seem small, but it could make your Android experience smoother and more efficient.
All of these improvements point to a greater focus on security and privacy on the part of Google, particularly in relation to the device’s screen lock.
It’s important to remember that these changes were slated for a Pixel 6 running Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2, so they’re not yet available to the general public. However, these features already give us an idea of what to expect from the next big Android update.
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