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Here's how to enable the addition of fingerprint unlock in Google Chrome for Android's Incognito Mode

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The fingerprint unlocks functionality for Google Chrome for Android's Incognito mode has finally begun to roll out, enabling users to lock their private tabs away from prying eyes. It is not a totally original feature. Since last year, Google has been developing it for Android users. However, since 2021, Apple iPhone owners have had this choice. This time, the well-known tech company revealed that the fingerprint lock function is now rolling out to Android users in preparation for Data Privacy Day or Data Protection Day. Fingerprint will be required to unlock the Incognito tab in Google Chrome According to a report, the Google Chrome app for Android is getting a new feature that will allow users to lock their Incognito sessions using a fingerprint. It ought to prohibit unauthorized users from accessing your private surfing tabs. Once enabled, the fingerprint lock function essentially prevents users from accessing private tabs until they have scanned their biometrics. In other words, if you really want to conceal your private browsing sessions, this new function might be useful. https://www.gadgetany.com/news/how-to-open-links-in-incognito-mode-enable-incognito-link-access-in-chrome-for-ios/ According to a report, this security feature for Incognito sessions was added to the Google Chrome app for iOS in early 2021. The IT giant has apparently been putting effort into bringing to Android devices since last year. Google has officially announced that it has started rolling out the fingerprint lock feature to Chrome for Android's Incognito mode. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Google Chrome for Android's Incognito Mode Adds Fingerprint Unlock: Here's  How to Enable | Tech Times Image credit- TechTimes[/caption] How to Turn on Fingerprint Lock in Incognito Mode in Chrome According to XDA Developers, Chrome's "Settings" menu now includes a fingerprint lock for Incognito mode. Users would then need to go directly to the "Privacy and Security" section. When Chrome is closed, turn on the new "Lock Incognito Tabs" option. It's important to note that not all Android Chrome users have yet received the new privacy option. As a result, some users might not notice it under the web browser setting quite yet. Here's how to enable the new functionality if you fall into that category. Copy and paste the URL "chrome:/flags/#incognito-reauthentication-for-android" into the address bar of the Chrome app for Android. You can now proceed with the above instructions once that is done.

By Monica Green

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