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Google announced a new facial verification feature using encrypted selfie videos for Gmail and other Google services on July 23, 2026The video selfie system requires users to perform live head movements, making it harder for photos or deepfakes Google said the stored video remains encrypted and users can delete it at any time from their account settings
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Google has unveiled a new sign-in option that could reduce users’ reliance on traditional passwords, introducing facial verification through encrypted video selfies for Gmail and other Google services.
The feature, announced in a blog post on Thursday, July 23, 2026, is designed to help users regain access to their accounts more securely when they cannot remember their passwords or encounter sign-in issues.
Google’s new password checks elevate login for forgotten passwords. Credit: Anadolu / ContributorSource: Getty Images
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