In a noteworthy development, Google has announced the inclusion of a feature that has long been available on other Android OEMs’ devices. This decision by Google is commendable and eagerly awaited by users.
Until now, Google phone users have patiently awaited the arrival of automatic confirmation for entered PINs, which has finally become a standard feature with the advent of Android 14. Although PIN entry has become less prevalent due to the widespread use of biometric unlocking methods, this innovation is a welcome addition.
Samsung and various other Android OEMs have already implemented the automatic confirmation of PINs once the final digit is entered. However, Pixel phone users had to press an additional button to complete the PIN entry process.
With the upcoming Android update, Google is addressing this minor inconvenience. Pixel devices, starting from the Pixel 4a 5G in the summer, will introduce the “Auto-confirm Unlock” feature. Remarkably, users won’t need to activate this option manually. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the PIN for this feature must consist of at least six characters, a security measure we highly recommend adhering to.