Google is introducing a new feature in the Play Store designed to prevent accidental purchases. This enhancement requires users to swipe laterally to confirm their purchases, which addresses concerns about mistakenly tapping while navigating the app. With the current streamlined checkout process, it’s all too easy to click on something unintended, leading to unwanted charges for apps.
The update, first noticed by Telegram user @Adamzampahere, is part of Play Store version 45.8.21-31. Reports indicate that this new swipe-to-confirm step adds an additional layer of verification before users are prompted to enter their password or provide a fingerprint. This means you’ll need to swipe sideways to finalize a purchase, moving away from the previous single-tap method for buying or subscribing to apps.
The key objective behind this adjustment is to significantly reduce the likelihood of accidental app purchases. Though the swipe-to-confirm feature offers another safeguard, enabling biometric authentication remains advisable for those seeking additional security. Users can check their settings to ensure biometric authentication is activated; guides are available for those unfamiliar with the setup process.
While the feature hasn’t yet appeared on some devices, initial impressions suggest it could effectively minimize unintended purchases. Although the swipe-to-confirm feature emerged with version 45.8.21-31, Google had hinted at this change in an earlier version, 45.6. Users are hopeful for a swift global rollout, enabling a smoother shopping experience on the Play Store without having to double-check every click.
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