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Pixel 9 tests a 'screen-off' toggle for fingerprint scanning in Android 16

It looks like Google is streamlining its biometric credentials for the lock screen.

Once toggled, the feature lets users unlock their devices without turning the display on first; however, it seems restricted to the Pixel 9 series. The latest Developer Preview for the next major OS is here and Mishaal Rahman ( Android Authority) found a new fingerprint function for Pixels. Background tasks in Android 16 are getting a rework, too, with the company detailing how active apps gain stronger priority.

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