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A few days ago, Google just released its latest Pixel series phone product, Pixel 4/4XL. More information about this phone can be reviewed before Public summary.

Although the Pixel series is not sold in China for a variety of reasons, the Pixel series has always had some special treatment as Google’s “pro-son” series. And as Google’s experimental field, the Pixel series is often equipped with some of the more advanced features.

The previous three generations of Pixel phones are known for their superior camera capabilities with extremely powerful algorithms. Unlike the AI ​​enhancements that nowadays like to add a lot of toxicities to the photos, Pixel’s algorithms are found in every way. A good balance point.

On the Pixel 4 series, in addition to the consistently strong photo taking, Google has also slanted the Pixel 4 series with a Soli radar capable of recognizing motion, which is extremely fast with infrared projection and camera. Face recognition is unlocked.

Pixel 4’s face is unlocked very quickly, and this is the only biometric unlocking method for Pixel 4. Putting the eggs in a basket is prone to problems. Now that the problem is coming, the face of the Pixel 4 is unlocked and then unlocked with the eyes closed.

BBC News reporter Chris Fox posted his concerns on Twitter and also included a short video to demonstrate Pixel 4 closed eye unlocking.

The closed eye can also be unlocked, and this is the only biometric unlocking method that quickly caused a discussion about the security of Pixel 4 face unlocking. Many people think that such a “vulnerability” is too unsafe and should not be. When you are asleep, both privacy and property can be easily stolen – just pick up Pixel 4 and simply shake it in front of your eyes.

According to 9to5Google’s coverage, a person familiar with the Google program The lack of human eye recognition is of course not something Google can’t do, but it was deliberately removed.

This is because the Soli radar’s quick start with face recognition makes Pixel 4’s face recognition not only the fastest, but also almost seamless during use, the process is so fast that you may not see the lock at all. The appearance of the screen interface, while the human eye recognition requires higher angular distance and the like, which may cause the recognition process to be stretched at this step.

This can be proved by the human eye detection switch in the early Pxiel 4 exposure. The Pixel 4 setting in this photo has a conspicuous “Require eyes to be open” switch, but in the official version this The function has been confirmed and removed.

Even in the United States, where the credit system is extremely developed, almost everyone is used to paying with credit cards. This security strategy is still very dangerous, not to mention the countries that are more accustomed to mobile payments.

However, under the powerful public opinion, Google seems to have recognized this, In TheVerge’s report today they said that Google has sent them a statement that will be resolved through software updates.

But unfortunately Google’s promise seems to be coming late, this update will not be immediately available from an urgent patch, but will be updated within a few months. Google also said that if users are concerned that they may be unlocked by someone else with their eyes closed, they can use a pattern or password to unlock them.

I don’t want to make up for this problem quickly. Even if I add a switch, I will push the responsibility that should be taken to the user. Google is a little kicking the ball?

Source of the title: The Verge