Recently Google has been paying close attention to the password management tool of the Chrome browser, and the mobile version has obtained a more streamlined UI and allows users to place shortcuts on the home screen.
As reported by Chrome Story, a new experimental flag has appeared on Chromium Gerrit that will allow desktop Chrome browser users to use biometric authentication, such as a fingerprint, to view, edit or copy passwords.
The code commit has now been merged, and when the feature is ready, users can view/edit/copy saved passwords with just a tap on the TouchID or fingerprint sensor. The mobile version of the Chrome browser already supports biometrics, and the new experimental option will bring this feature to PC and Mac.
However, computers are not as widely equipped with fingerprint recognition sensors as mobile phones, so availability depends on the specific device. Currently, the Chrome browser requires users to enter a computer password before opening the password manager, and the addition of biometrics will bring a more convenient method of authentication.
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