In 2021, Google stated that it would be introducing a feature in Chrome for Android that would allow Google Assistant to help users change stolen passwords with a few taps.
The search giant had said the new experience would roll out gradually, but it is only now that more than a couple of users have begun to get it on their devices.
Google Adds Feature to Assistant for Stolen Passwords
In the past, Chrome would warn you if your stored passwords were either reused or unsafe from a data breach. But you had to manually navigate to the website with the problem and change your passwords yourself.
Now, with the new update, you will be prompted as soon as you log into a website with a password that has been compromised. The pop-up box will have a "Change automatically" button, according to Android Police.
Once you've tapped the button, a confirmation sheet will show on your screen, which you will need to agree to. You will then be taken straight to the affected website to set up a new password for the account.
In there, you can type in your own key, or you can let the built-in password manager suggest one. Google Assistant can handle the entire process for you from start to finish, but you do have the option to take over at any stage.
The feature does not work on all websites, though. Google has yet to publish requirements for websites to support auto-change, but the small list of venues will eventually grow.
Just like before, you can also manually trigger a password checked by navigating to Google Chrome's "Settings" and then "Passwords." You will also see the blue Assistant-branded "Change password" button for compromised login credentials.
The feature is possible thanks to Google's Duplex on the Web, which parses website content to automate specific processes, according to 9to5Google.
Google uses it for things like ordering out through Google Search and has now extended it to changing account passwords.
In 2019, Google added Google Assistant to Android Messages to make texting easier.
In January, Google fixed the white noise problem on Assistant to help people sleep better.
Logging Meals and Exercise Stats
Aside from changing passwords, Google Assistant can also log in your exercise stats and your meals. This is a perfect feature for those who are watching what they eat.
You can also use the apps on your phone to keep track of your biking or running sessions without having to use anything other than your phone, according to Android Central.
Instead of opening each app separately and manually logging your workouts or food intake, you can just use Google Assistant. Google recently launched new integrations with Strava and MyFitnessPal that let you do just that.
To activate Google Assistant, just say "Hey Google" on your phone and say the name of the food that you want to log in to and the name of the app that you can log it into.
Next, tap the checkmark in the top right corner of the screen to add the food.
To log in to your exercises, you can activate Google Assistant on your phone and ask it to start timing your run on a fitness app. It will take a few moments, but the app will load and will automatically start tracking your run.
Once you are done, you can ask Google Assistant to show you your miles, and you can save the record on the app.
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Written by Sophie Webster
