Google will introduce a password sharing feature in Google Password Manager, allowing you to share passwords with family members.
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In May 2024, Google will release an update giving family groups the ability to exchange passwords. The password sharing feature will become part of Google Password Manager, allowing family members to receive copies of shared passwords for easy use. This will greatly simplify the process of sharing various services, such as streaming platforms, VPNs and school assignments.
Expanding family functionality
Family Link is exclusively for members of a Google family group. which eliminates the possibility of sharing passwords with third parties. This update will be part of Google Play Services version 24.20 and will be available on smartphones, however, according to leaks, it may not be available in the stable version of Chrome for computers.
Convenience and security
Google representatives note that the new password sharing feature significantly will make life easier for parents by giving them access to their children's schoolwork. However, apparently, the main purpose of this function will be to simplify the sharing of various services, such as streaming platforms and VPNs.
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- Google is an American multinational company known for its search engine and various Internet services.
- Family Link is a Google feature that allows you to create family groups and manage your children's accounts.
- Google Password Manager is a built-in tool for storing and managing passwords for various services.
- Google Play is a store of applications and digital content from Google for Android devices.
- VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that provides a secure network connection and access to resources.
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An upcoming Family Link update will allow family members to securely share passwords in the Google Password Manager app. This will make it easier to share accounts while maintaining privacy.
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Иван
The new Google Play features are truly impressive! Especially Family Link, which will allow you to share passwords with family members. This will make life much easier for parents 👏
Катя
I agree, Ivan! But I'm more interested in whether this feature will be available only on smartphones or also on the desktop version of Chrome? 🤔
Борис
Based on the screenshots that appeared in the leaks, it looks like Family Link will only be on smartphones for now. But I hope that over time it will be added to Chrome 🖥️
Ольга
Guys, what about security? I'm a little worried about my passwords being stored in the cloud. Isn't this dangerous? 🤨
Николай
Pfft, fashionable features for young people 🙄 In my time, we just wrote down passwords in a notepad and no problems!
Иван
Olga, Google claims that passwords will be stored in encrypted form and only family members will have access to them. So it should be safe 🔐
Катя
Nikolay, times are changing 😉 Nowadays such tools are very convenient, especially for sharing access to services and school assignments for children!
Борис
I can't wait to share my Netflix password with my family! You won't have to remember or look for it anymore 🎥