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- Google may be working on smartwatch support for Android’s Identity Check feature.
- A connected watch could serve as a second authentication factor outside trusted locations.
- The feature was spotted in the latest version of Google Play Services beta.
Google recently introduced a feature called Identity Check on Android 15 and later devices, designed to add extra protection from phone theft when you’re outside of predefined trusted locations. Now it looks like Google is working on an upgrade that could make the experience a little smoother — by allowing your smartwatch to play a role in verifying your identity.
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