The Android 16 update for Pixel phones is set to introduce a new Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature. When this feature is enabled, the fingerprint scanner will be active even when the screen is ...

The Android 16 DP2 not only introduces improvements in battery life but also allows using Pixel’s fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off.

Pixel phones can now unlock with screen off Google has used an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor since the Pixel 6 series, but it always required users to wake the screen before unlocking.

Google's Pixel Launcher for Android attempts to strike a balance between simplicity and flexibility, but it continues to lack these basic features.