On the internet like mushrooms begin to appear reports using smartphones with Android users who inform about the new functionality available in the system. Apparently Google has decided to no error message make a new mechanism that allows you to unlock protected by a PIN code, model or mechanism of facial recognition device. From now on, thanks to Android On-Body Detection phone will be aware that it is in your pocket, purse or hand of the user.
At a time when our smartphones store more and more sensitive data and services in the cloud drives give us access to an even more personal information is adequately protected against unauthorized access smartphone is a key element of security. Android is doing well in this regard by allowing the user PIN, design or use your face to unlock the device. Unfortunately, these functions make it we are forced to unlock their smartphones even several times a day. Most comfortable in this respect appears to be the use of facial recognition mechanism, because you only need to refer to it front camera device to your smartphone or tablet is unlocked, but this functionality has big problems with working in extremely bright or – conversely – a dark environment. A partial solution to these problems was the introduction of the Google Android 5.0 Lollipop mechanism Smart Lock , which automatically unlocks the smartphone if it is in the range of the selected Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth device. Unfortunately, even such a mechanism is not perfect, because it did not work when we’re on a home or office and do not have with me a smart watch, wristband or laptop.
Along with the update service Google Play Services to version 7.0.97, Smart Lock mechanism joined another functionality allowing for convenient unlock devices – Android On-Body Detection , or in the Polish language version of the system, Detection of contact with the body . This name sounds like straight from a sci-fi movies, but it really is just a very clever use of the current years in smartphones and tablets mechanisms. Contrary to what may suggest the Detection of contact with the body , Android device is not able to recognize contact with any person. In no magical way does not check our live maps and other information about the use of our bodies. To unlock the device is used while the accelerometer, which checks in what position you are on. In the event that a smartphone or tablet is on any screen or back surface down, the Smart Lock is enabled, but if your smartphone is in your pocket or purse (and does not meet the previous condition) it assumes Android that is in the possession of the owner and excludes safeguards against unauthorized access to your phone or tablet.
At first glance, it seems a good idea, because users will not be forced to always unlock the device after removing it from his pocket, but when I leave smartphone on your desk at work or at a restaurant table will be peaceful, because the system will make sure that unauthorized people do not have access to the device. Unfortunately, this solution is not perfect, because Android does not check if the device is in the pocket of its owner. Just that the device will be drawn by the thief stealthily to Detection of contact with the body has established that the smartphone is in possession of an authorized person and turned off the security mechanisms. Despite the obvious drawbacks, this feature will definitely make life easier for some users.
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