Google Pixel 8 Gets Face Unlock for Payments, Banking Apps with New Hardware and AI

Google Pixel 8 series can finally use Face Unlock for payments and banking apps due to new hardware and ML algorithms.

Dedicated sensors and specs allow Pixel 8 to meet highest biometric security class for payments.

Older Pixels like Pixel 7 won't get this feature since it requires Pixel 8 hardware.

Pixel 8 has other new additions like Assistant with Bard and more camera capabilities.

Pixel 8 and 8 Pro can be pre-ordered now, shipping October 12.