The Google Pixel 8 series last year came with an improved Face Unlock feature, allowing users to access compatible banking and payments apps. Now, WhatsApp has started supporting the Face Unlock feature on Pixel 8 phones. This update provides a convenient way to unlock WhatsApp and keep chats safe from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on an instant messaging app, they can simply look at the phone’s front camera to unlock the app. This feature eliminates the need for biometric authentication.
The Meta-owned instant messaging platform has added a new security layer for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users with the app’s latest update. It appears that Face Unlock support on the Pixel 8 series has been introduced with the stable version 2.24.8.85 of WhatsApp. After the update, WhatsApp will show a system face unlock sheet at the bottom of the screen and a ring around the front-facing camera when you launch the app. If the app doesn’t recognize the user’s face within a few seconds, it will return to the fingerprint sensor prompt again. Users can also choose to enter their PIN. We were able to use face unlock on the Pixel 8 for WhatsApp on Gadgets 360.
The latest update also appears to bring visual changes to the ‘WhatsApp Locked’ screen. As seen on our Pixel 8, the lock screen now shows the word ‘Locked’ instead of the previous tick mark.
Google has been offering the face unlock option on its flagship phones for years. However, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 pro smartphones, launched in October last year, were the first upgrade Face unlock capabilities that let users access compatible banking and payment apps like Google Wallet.
The feature is powered by advanced machine learning algorithms combined with Google Tensor G3 SoC and Titan M2 security chip. It can be used to authorize contactless NFC transactions through Google Pay.
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