Find My Device App by Google Set for Significant Security Enhancements

Google’s Find My Device app on Android was launched with the sole purpose of helping users locate their lost or misplaced devices. But with the new introduction of the new Find My Device network, users may soon find Android trackers that will make it easier to track tagged objects like your car keys, laptops, bags, wallets, luggage and more. Google is planning to launch its trackers to compete against Apple’s previously launched Airtags.

According to Android Authority, users can keep track of their tagged items through the Find My Device app on their Android devices. But there is a problem with the app which by default requires the user to enter their Google password every time they open it which may annoy some users. However, there was an option to ‘Don’t ask again’ to avoid the need to enter a password, but there was a limitation, that anyone who had access to your phone could access the Find My Device feature.

But now, Android users can get a big relief, as the tech giant is planning to roll out two major security updates to the app soon. The updated Find My Device app will allow users to log in using their biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition), making access easier for all users.

Biometric locks provide an extra layer of security to your devices. This means that even if someone gets access to your unlocked Android phone, they won’t be able to access the Find My Device app on your smartphone. However, Google has not yet announced on which Android version the new update will roll out. Another major update coming to Find My Device is a remote unlock feature that allows users to lock their device using their phone number and a quick security challenge, the report said.

According to the report, the remote unlock feature will be available for devices running Android 10 or above and is expected to roll out by the end of this year. These trackers can be a useful feature for people who tend to misplace their belongings quite often. Google last updated its Find My Device app in April this year, bringing a new feature of tracking even when the phone is switched off or the phone’s battery dies, which was available for users running Android version 9 or above.