Design style | Marshmallow's fingerprint support | earlier versions of
Android | | 1Password for Android now supports fingerprint unlock
1Password is getting an update today that a lot of Android users have
been waiting for. The app has been given a much more attractive look
that's in line with Google's Material Design style, and — perhaps more
importantly — it now supports using a fingerprint scanner to log in.
Anyone using 1Password on mobile likely knows why fingerprint support is
a critical addition: the app may only require that you type in a single
password, but typing a long master password on mobile can be a huge
pain. Now, you'll be able to lean mostly on a fingerprint scanner, so
long as your phone is supported. It'll only work with phones using
Marshmallow's fingerprint support, so phones on earlier versions of
Android or with custom fingerprint software may not be supported.
The update for 1Password, up to version 6.0, is already available in the
Play Store. It also adds in support for sharing passwords with teams. If
you aren't already using 1Password (or another password manager), it's
absolutely worth taking a look at. The app automatically generates and
stores strong passwords for every new service you sign up for, helping
to keep your information safe should any one password be compromised.
Mobile has made 1Password a bit of a hassle, but fingerprint support
should make matters a bit easier.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/8/10943336/1password-android-update-fingerprint-unlock-material-design
