NewzGoogle is developing a new facial recognition security feature for Android devices, tentatively positioned as a counterpart to Apple's Face ID. Discovered within the code of the Android 17 QPR3 beta by Android Authority, the tool is named Face Active Illumination.
The primary purpose of the upcoming feature is to address the main vulnerability of facial unlocking currently experienced on Pixel devices: poor performance in low-light environments. By introducing active illumination, the system aims to improve reliability and security when users attempt to unlock their phones in dark conditions.
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