Google is bringing automatic passkey upgrades to Android (APK teardown)

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google Password Manager for Android could get automatic passkey upgrades. This would be a major improvement over having to manually upgrade your passwords to passkeys on Android. Passkeys are more secure and convenient alternatives to usernames and passwords. Google has firmly embraced passkeys as an alternative to passwords, giving users a more secure and convenient way to sign in. The Chrome browser on desktop can automatically convert website passwords to passkeys, and it looks like Google Password Manager for Android will soon have the same ability. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. ... Read full article.