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Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
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Passport Seva 2.0: Indian Expats In UAE To Get Chip-Enabled E-Passports
The upgrade aims to make passport services more transparent, user-friendly and efficient for the large Indian community in the UAE.
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How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Aadhaar Update Charges Hiked: Check Services And How Much You Need To Pay
While children's updates remain free at certain stages, most services have become more expensive under the revised structure.
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Indian Expats In Dubai To Follow Stricter Passport Photo Rules From September 1
The change means that most applicants will have to submit fresh photographs that meet the updated criteria.
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UIDAI To Begin Biometric Update Of Children Through Schools
According to UIDAI guidelines, the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is crucial for maintaining accurate and reliable biometric data of children.
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'Solver Gang' Replaces Aadhaar Photos In Massive Madhya Pradesh Police Recruitment Scam
The investigation began when a police officer noticed that biometric data and photographs of a few candidates had been updated multiple times.
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Delhi Police Arrests 3 For Identity Theft, Recovers 121 Aadhaar Cards
In a major breakthrough, the Central District Police busted a large-scale fake identity card racket and arrested three individuals involved in preparing forged documents and fraudulently updating Aadhaar details using impersonated biometric data.
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch
Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...
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Step-By-Step Guide On How To Update Photo On Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card Photo Update: Updating biometric details, including the iris, fingerprints and photographs, requires a fee of Rs 100 and a visit to the nearest Aadhaar centre.
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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Process To Unlock Biometrics Can Start With Citizenship Law CAA Implementation: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said with the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, a clarity has emerged and the process to unlock the biometrics of those frozen during the updating of the National Register of C
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WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works
WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.
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Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
-
Passport Seva 2.0: Indian Expats In UAE To Get Chip-Enabled E-Passports
The upgrade aims to make passport services more transparent, user-friendly and efficient for the large Indian community in the UAE.
-
How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
-
Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
-
Aadhaar Update Charges Hiked: Check Services And How Much You Need To Pay
While children's updates remain free at certain stages, most services have become more expensive under the revised structure.
-
Indian Expats In Dubai To Follow Stricter Passport Photo Rules From September 1
The change means that most applicants will have to submit fresh photographs that meet the updated criteria.
-
UIDAI To Begin Biometric Update Of Children Through Schools
According to UIDAI guidelines, the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is crucial for maintaining accurate and reliable biometric data of children.
-
'Solver Gang' Replaces Aadhaar Photos In Massive Madhya Pradesh Police Recruitment Scam
The investigation began when a police officer noticed that biometric data and photographs of a few candidates had been updated multiple times.
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Delhi Police Arrests 3 For Identity Theft, Recovers 121 Aadhaar Cards
In a major breakthrough, the Central District Police busted a large-scale fake identity card racket and arrested three individuals involved in preparing forged documents and fraudulently updating Aadhaar details using impersonated biometric data.
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
-
Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch
Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...
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Step-By-Step Guide On How To Update Photo On Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card Photo Update: Updating biometric details, including the iris, fingerprints and photographs, requires a fee of Rs 100 and a visit to the nearest Aadhaar centre.
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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Process To Unlock Biometrics Can Start With Citizenship Law CAA Implementation: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said with the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, a clarity has emerged and the process to unlock the biometrics of those frozen during the updating of the National Register of C
-
WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works
WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.
