Google is gearing up to finally fix the biggest Pixel 4 security flaw… soon
Two long years after Apple unveiled the first iPhone generation equipped with a state-of-the-art facial recognition system, Google finally followed suit, leaving plenty of top bezel space for a similarly advanced 3D face unlock mechanism on the Pixel 4 and 4 XL.
The problem is the option doesn’t actually do anything yet and the only way to find it is by typing the word “eyes” in the settings menu’s search box. But this could mean a public rollout is right around the corner. Of course, the right thing to do would be to enforce the new “policy” for all users rather than adding this extra layer of security as an option some people may never find out about, but that’s certainly still better than nothing.
In case you’re wondering, no, Apple’s Face ID system does not work with your eyes closed, and the same goes for many other facial authentication solutions from other companies, including those that are inherently less secure than Google’s face unlock setup by using rudimentary 2D technology.