Google Rolls Out Instant Email Verification for Android App Sign-Ups

8 articles · Updated · How-To Geek · Apr 23

Google has launched Verified Email for Android, allowing users to sign up for apps without entering OTP codes or switching to their email inbox.
The feature uses the Credential Manager API to provide instant, cryptographically verified email credentials from users' Google accounts on Android 9 or newer devices.
This update streamlines app onboarding and account recovery, though it currently supports only personal Google accounts and not Workspace or managed accounts.

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