Google is taking privacy to the next level with its latest feature for Android users browsing in Incognito mode on Chrome. The tech giant has announced in a recent blog post (via The Verge) that the ability to lock Incognito sessions behind biometric authentication, such as face or fingerprint recognition, is now available for Android users. This feature, which was first introduced on iOS, adds an extra layer of security to your browsing sessions, ensuring that only you have access to your Incognito tabs.
When this feature is activated, every time you return to an Incognito tab after exiting Chrome or navigating away to another app, you will be required to verify your identity through biometric authentication. This means that even if someone else gains access to your device, they will not be able to access your Incognito tabs without your permission.
Locked Incognito sessions first became available on Android in 2022, over a year after Google started testing it for iPhones and iPads. However, it was only available as an experimental feature that needed to be activated through a flag. Based on 9to5Google's experience using it on Android last year, when you come back to a tab protected by the privacy feature, you will see a gray screen with the Incognito logo in the center. To access the tab, you will need to tap "Unlock Incognito" and then verify your identity through biometric authentication or by using your PIN code.
While this feature may not be available for all users yet, you can check if you have access to it by tapping on the three-dot menu at the top right corner of Chrome. Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, and toggle on "Lock Incognito tabs when you leave Chrome" if the option is available. With this new feature, you can browse with peace of mind knowing that your Incognito tabs are protected and secure.
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