Google will blur explicit images in default search
This is one of many upcoming features announced by the company on Safer Internet Day.
Today is Safer Internet Day and Google is marking the occasion by revealing features designed to make internet activities safer. The company says that in the coming months it will blur explicit images in search results for all users as the default setting, even if they haven't enabled SafeSearch. SafeSearch filtering is already the default for logged in users under 18.
You will be able to adjust the settings if you don't have a supervised account or are logged out and prefer to see butts and stuff in search results (the filter is designed to blur violent images as well) . According to screenshots shared by Google, the blur setting will hide explicit images, but not text or links. The filter parameter covers all three.
Meanwhile, Google is adding another layer of protection to the built-in password manager on Chrome and Android. The company says that if a user has a supported computer, they will have the option to require biometric authentication before filling in a saved password in a form. Google noted that users can also use this feature to "securely reveal, copy, or change passwords" they have saved in the Password Manager without having to enter their master password first. .
The company says it's also beefing up privacy in the Google app for iOS. Soon you will be able to secure the app using Face ID to keep your data safe from prying eyes.
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This is one of many upcoming features announced by the company on Safer Internet Day.
Today is Safer Internet Day and Google is marking the occasion by revealing features designed to make internet activities safer. The company says that in the coming months it will blur explicit images in search results for all users as the default setting, even if they haven't enabled SafeSearch. SafeSearch filtering is already the default for logged in users under 18.
You will be able to adjust the settings if you don't have a supervised account or are logged out and prefer to see butts and stuff in search results (the filter is designed to blur violent images as well) . According to screenshots shared by Google, the blur setting will hide explicit images, but not text or links. The filter parameter covers all three.
Meanwhile, Google is adding another layer of protection to the built-in password manager on Chrome and Android. The company says that if a user has a supported computer, they will have the option to require biometric authentication before filling in a saved password in a form. Google noted that users can also use this feature to "securely reveal, copy, or change passwords" they have saved in the Password Manager without having to enter their master password first. .
The company says it's also beefing up privacy in the Google app for iOS. Soon you will be able to secure the app using Face ID to keep your data safe from prying eyes.
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices correct at time of publication.
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