Google has switched to ultrasonic fingerprint sensors on its Pixel series smartphones since the Model 9. This technology offers several advantages over optical sensors, such as: B. Higher speed and reliability.
Now Google is planning to expand the functionality of the sensor even further. A report from Android Authority According to Google, it is working on a function that allows the fingerprint sensor to be used even when the display is off.
This should unlock the device faster and more conveniently To unlock the smartphone, all you have to do is place your finger on the corresponding part of the screen without activating the display first.
The new feature was first seen in a preview version of Android 16 and is expected to be available with the final version of the operating system this summer.
The innovation is specifically called “use fingerprint unlocking even when the screen is off”.
Android 16 is scheduled to arrive in June 2025, and we expect the first beta version for Pixel models as soon as the start of the year.
