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Chromebooks to use fingerprints, four wireless proximity ranges for Easy Unlock in “Better Together”

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments Android, Better Together, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Easy Unlock, Security

An enhanced Easy Unlock feature is coming to Chromebooks as part of the multi-device “Better Together” feature. Not only will it support Bluetooth with four proximity levels, but also fingerprints.

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“Better Together” bringing instant tethering, SMS, and easy unlock to Chromebooks

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 6 Comments Android, Better Together, Chrome OS, Easy Unlock, Messages, Productivity, Smart Lock, SMS

All in all, Better Together seems more like a branded bundle and simple setup of currently existing features. That’s not a bad thing as many Chromebook users likely don’t know about or use features like Instant Tethering, SMS integration and Smart Lock.