Key Points
- Google to bring new single-tap sign-in experience for Passkeys.
- Credential Manager is coming to smartwatches with Wear OS 5.
- Android 15 will make the sign-in process for Passkeys easier than ever.
At I/O 2024, Google announced that the firm is working on a big tweak that makes the sign-in process for Passkeys even easier with Android 15 and Wear OS 5. Yes, Google is working hard to bring Passkeys support to smartwatches running Wear OS 5 via Android Credential Manager.
The new sign-in process eliminates the need for the traditional long method which starts with confirming the account and last by authenticating via fingerprint, face, or PIN. It means, when you set up your Android 15 device you’ll find a simplified and user-friendly sign-in process for Passkeys.
With the upcoming Operating System version, Google will bring a new single-tap sign-in experience for Passkeys, which places all the details in a single long sheet. This makes the process more convenient, as users will now not need to hover on different pages to set up the Passkeys.
Furthermore, Autofill will suggest Credential Manager results while clicking on a relevant input field during sign-in on Gboard. While, this Credential Manager is also coming to Wear OS-powered smartwatches with Wear OS 5 to let users log in to apps with passwords, passkeys, or Sign in with Google.
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In addition, the more options menu will allow consumers to switch to their other accounts. However, these new tweaks will be rolled out to Android devices and Smartwatch users with upcoming versions of Credential Manager on Android 15.
With the addition of these new enhancements, Google aims to simplify the sign-in process and enhance the overall security of user accounts. So, get ready to say goodbye to passwords and enjoy a seamless and secure sign-in experience with Passkeys on Android 15 and Wear OS 5 devices.
