Author: Denny

The operating system’s version of 1Password has now been updated to make this feature possible.

The 1Password version for Android has now been updated in order to allow mobile security methods to be changed for smartphone and tablet users, as their fingerprints will now be able to be scanned to unlock their devices.

This type of fingerprint scanning feature is appealing to people whose passwords are quite long.

The iPassword feature will also be welcome by people who struggle to be able to use touchscreen keyboards with the accuracy needed to enter a mobile security password. Until now, using the mobile app provided device owners with the opportunity to be able to use a single password in order to be able to log into all their various accounts. As passwords with greater length and complexity can often provide better protection, this could still lead to a notable frustration for users who must regularly enter the code or who find it challenging to use a touchscreen keyboard with the necessary accuracy.

The fingerprint scanner allows that password with added mobile security to be used, only without typing it.

That said, it’s important to point out that the new fingerprint scanning feature of 1Password for Google’s mobile operating system is limited to only a small percentage of devices, at the moment. Currently, it is compatible only with phones running on Android Marshmallow’s fingerprint support. Therefore, mobile devices that are operating on earlier versions of Android will still be limited to the option to enter one password for all their accounts. They won’t be able to scan their fingerprints to complete logins.

That said, for all users of the mobile app, there will still be some benefits to the updates that have now been released. For example, they give the mobile security application a more polished look that suggests a more streamlined experience. This new look brings it up to the Material Design style that has been established by Google. In terms of new features aside from the fingerprint scanning, it now also makes it possible to be able to share passwords with teams of people who will all need to be able to access various accounts.

Mobile commerce in India may see major changes in 2016

Beaconstac has released a new report concerning the developments that may occur in India’s mobile commerce space throughout 2016. The report highlights the impact that the country’s financial technology startups are likely to have on the growing sector. Notably, these startups can enable much more than payments with their technology, giving consumers better services that can make their lives more convenient. Demand for such services is growing among Indian consumers, as more people are beginning to base their daily lives on mobile technology.

Financial technology is beginning to make the lives of Indian consumers more convenient

The report shows that financial technology startups are beginning to introduce convenient services that allow consumers to call for taxi rides, order movie tickets, and pay their utility bills all through simple mobile applications. These startups are also making mobile wallets more widely available. Consumers can use these digital wallets to store financial information, making the process of mobile payments even more convenient. The availability of such services and wallets will likely encourage more consumers to participate in mobile commerce this year.

Hyperlocal mobile commerce is gaining momentum throughout India

Beaconstac’s report also predicts that the mobile commerce ecosystem is becoming “hyperlocal.” This refers to information and services that are oriented around a well-define community. Hyperlocal mobile commerce services are designed to connect consumers with retailers and other businesses within their immediate area. Companies interested in connecting with mobile consumers will need to find ways to engage their defined community, offering services and products that align with the needs of potential customers.

Businesses are beginning to use new technology to provide better services to consumers interested in mobile commerce

With changes being introduced in the mobile commerce sector, companies involved in this space are likely to see significant reorganization in the coming months. Companies are feeling the need to better adapt to the changing interests of consumers and this may come in the form of using new technology and better marketing strategies to connect with mobile-centric consumers.