Chromebook may soon open when close to your smartphone sans password

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Last Updated : Apr 19 2014 | 12:56 PM IST

Chromebook may soon add a new feature, which will automatically unlock the device when in close proximity with a registered smartphone.

According to CNET, the so called 'Easy Unlock' feature has already released a graphic explainer for setup and use, but it is not fully functional yet.

This new feature could prove to be a major breakthrough for Google, which is trying to get rid of the old 'passwords' and is keen on replacing it with 'physical authentication.

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First Published: Apr 19 2014 | 12:40 PM IST

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