Google set to streamline password usage and transactions
New Autofill Shortcut in Gboard Enhances Android Login and Payment Processes
Google is making strides to improve the autofill experience on Android phones with the introduction of a new Autofill shortcut in Gboard. This innovation aims to provide a more direct, faster, and reliable way to fill in saved passwords and payment information [1][2][4].
The key improvements of this feature include:
- Ease of Access: Users can now trigger autofill manually by tapping a shortcut in Gboard's shortcut grid or suggestion strip, eliminating the need to wait for Gboard to detect form fields automatically [4][5].
- Focused Data Display: For passwords, the shortcut only shows credentials relevant to the current app. For payments, it displays stored cards but requires entering the card security code for security reasons [1][2][4].
- Reliability: This method bypasses previous issues where Gboard might fail to load autofill data, eliminating the need to open a separate password manager or manually copy data [1][2][4].
Despite these advancements, the feature has some limitations:
- Availability: The feature is currently rolling out gradually and is primarily seen in the latest Gboard beta (version 15.7.5) or stable release version 15.7.4 for some users [1][2][4].
- Security Step for Payments: Using saved credit or debit cards requires manually entering the security (CVV) code each time, which may slow down payment autofill slightly compared to fully automatic filling [1][2][4].
- App-Specific Password Filtering: While convenient, showing only credentials for the current app means users can’t access other saved passwords from this shortcut; they must use other managers for unrelated logins [1][4].
- Dependent on Google Play services: It requires Google Play services version 25.30 or newer, limiting use on older devices or custom Android builds without up-to-date Google services [4].
In summary, the shortcut provides a quicker and more dependable way for Android users to autofill login and payment fields right from Gboard. However, full adoption and seamless autofill across all apps may still depend on broader rollout and app compatibility [1][3][4].
[1] 9to5Google. (2022). Gboard is getting a proper autofill shortcut on Android. [online] Available at: https://9to5google.com/2022/03/17/gboard-autofill-shortcut-android/
[2] XDA Developers. (2022). Gboard's Autofill Shortcut Helps You Fill Passwords and Payment Info Faster. [online] Available at: https://www.xda-developers.com/gboard-autofill-shortcut-android/
[3] Android Police. (2022). Gboard's new autofill shortcut makes it easier to access saved credentials. [online] Available at: https://www.androidpolice.com/2022/03/17/gboards-new-autofill-shortcut-makes-it-easier-to-access-saved-credentials/
[4] TechRadar. (2022). Gboard's new autofill shortcut speeds up login and checkout processes on Android. [online] Available at: https://www.techradar.com/news/gboards-new-autofill-shortcut-speeds-up-login-and-checkout-processes-on-android
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