Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 06:30 AM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Chromebook may soon open when close to your smartphone sans password

Image

ANI Washington

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.

 

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

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

Explore News