Google’s Pixel 4 face unlock is one of its major security features, but BBC News discovered a glaring issue — the biometric system gives access to the phone even if the owner’s eyes are closed. In contrast, Apple’s Face ID makes sure you’re alert before your iPhone will unlock.
Proof, for those asking #madebygoogle #pixel4 pic.twitter.com/mBDJphVpfB
— Chris Fox (@thisisFoxx) October 15, 2019
“Pixel 4 face unlock meets the security requirements as a strong biometric,” a Google spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
The company said that the feature couldn’t be fooled by masks, and people could use a PIN code to unlock their Pixel 4 instead of face unlock.
Google is the second major phone maker to have problems with its biometric security this week. Samsung confirmed Thursday that it’s working on a fix for a bug that lets people bypass the fingerprint sensor authentication on Galaxy S10 devices.
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