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Googlehas been emailingAndroidusers about an update to the Play Store allowing you to enable biometric verification for purchases.
We got the message over the weekend buried in our inbox.
We can confirm the update is live as it appeared on our phone.
To turn it on, open thePlay Storeapp then tap configs near the bottom.
Expand Purchase Verification and toggle the switch to activate Biometric Verification.
The storefront will then ask you to punch in in your password to confirm the setting change.
Its important to mention that the final step will change within the coming weeks.
You dont have to use a password anymore, although you will always have the option.
Minor, yet important detrails
There are a few minor details you should know regarding the feature.
At a glance, it seems the biometric verification will primarily live on thePlay Store.
We attempted to purchase an ebook and were met with a fingerprint reader to authenticate our identity before checkout.
Then we discovered the security feature will appear on third-party apps, but its presence on them varies.
We purchased items for the gameArknightson our Android phone to see if a biometric verification reader popped up.
The checkout went through without any hindrance.
This leads us to believe that some apps will support the new verification method while others wont.
It may depend on whether or not a developer decides to support the security fixture on their product.
Do note this has been our personal experience with the tool.
It may operate differently for you.
Google didnt provide much information in their email orPlay Store Help page.
