Google Wallet requiring authentication to even open the app after a few minutes
Image Credit: 9to5google- Google Wallet has introduced a new security feature requiring users to authenticate before accessing the app’s homepage if more than three minutes have passed since unlocking their phone.
- This change extends the previous “verify it’s you” requirement, which was only enforced during payment transactions after a few minutes.
- The app now displays a full-screen authentication prompt, increasing security by protecting sensitive stored items like digital IDs, keys, and medical information.
- While enhancing security, this update may affect user convenience, especially for accessing non-sensitive items like loyalty cards or transit passes.
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