Google is constantly trying to improve its browser to maintain its position as the market leader. And while not all updates can be true revolutions, some new features are worth the detour. Especially today, Mountain View company started the distribution of a new feature on Android. “Unlock Incognito Mode”.
As the name suggests, this feature allows you to lock access to private browsing. More specifically, it allows you to require the user to scan their fingerprint to view private tabs that are already open in an instance. Thanks to this, another inconsiderate user will not be able to access this private window without the knowledge of the smartphone owner.
Secure your private browsing with this new Chrome feature on Android
To enable this option, just go to Chrome settings in the section. Privacy and security. Activation of course requires the user to verify their identity by scanning their fingerprint or verifying their PIN code. To benefit from it, you must have updated to Chrome 109.
Google says the feature is available to all Android users. However, at the time of this writing we have not been able to test it ourselves in the editorial office, which suggests that it has not yet reached France. However, there is a way to take advantage of it as long as it is available.
To do this, simply enable the relevant flag by copying and pasting this URL into your search bar: incognito-re-authentication for chrome://flags/#android. You will then be able to access the functionality while waiting for the official update.
Source : Google