Chrome for Android Users to Receive Enhanced Security Protection
Google Chrome, one of the best browser options on Android, is set to enhance its security features by introducing biometric verification for password autofill[4]. This change, which aims to prevent auto-fill without user authentication, was first spotted by Android guru Mishaal Rahman[3].
The new feature, named "Verify it's you to autofill passwords," will be a part of the Google Password Manager settings and will appear at the bottom of the main settings page[2]. Google has already introduced a similar feature labeled "Authenticate with biometrics before filling passwords" in the Autofill settings of Google Chrome[1].
Currently, Google Password Manager prompts for fingerprint or face authentication when autofilling passwords within apps. However, this protection does not extend to browsers[5]. With the upcoming change, the biometric verification protection will be extended to browsers, including Chrome[6].
The new biometric verification setting is a significant improvement over the current system, which doesn't confirm the user's identity before filling passwords. This change reduces the risk of passwords being filled in if the phone ends up in the wrong hands[7].
Although Google has not announced an official release date yet, updates in August 2025 suggest that the biometric verification feature for autofilling passwords in Chrome is expected to be widely available very soon[1][2]. Google Chrome remains one of the best browser options on Android, offering a familiar and easy-to-use interface, and several built-in protective features[4].
This news about the upcoming biometric verification feature for autofilling passwords in Chrome was reported by Android Authority[1][3]. As Google works to fix the missing basic security layer in Google Chrome on Android, users can look forward to a more secure browsing experience.
References: 1. Android Authority 2. 9to5Google 3. Android Police 4. Google Chrome on Android 5. Android Authority 6. Android Police 7. Android Authority
The upcoming feature, "Verify it's you to autofill passwords," will be integrated into the Google Password Manager settings and will provide biometric verification for password autofill in Google Chrome. This enhancement aims to reduce the risk of passwords being filled in if the phone ends up in the wrong hands, thereby offering a more secure browsing experience within Chrome.
