The tool would add an additional layer of authentication to help keep your accounts secure

Good security is all about striking a balance: Make a system too secure, and it's likely to be arduous to use, while err on the side of being too lax, and your data risks going exposed. Companies like Google are constantly tweaking their approach in the hopes of finding the right balance, like we've been seeing with its emphasis on passkeys for authentication. Right now we're checking out what could be one of Google's next changes in pursuit of that goal, as Chrome for Android gets better about handling saved passwords.