Daniel Micay on Twitter: "@trscavo @christiaanbrand It has a better implementation of the hardware-backed keystore via a dedicated security chip, which is a variant of Google's Titan chip. The StrongBox API for providing a dedicated HSM for key storage / usage is something any phone can provide though. https://t.co/QZL0HKHAsU" / Twitter

Don’t want to have to carry around a security key? Now your Android phone IS your security key: blog.google/technology/saf. Oh, and if you happen to have a Pixel 3, it’s a Titan Security Key. #googlenext19

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The ultimate account security is now in your pocket

Now, your phone running Android 7+ can be your security key, protecting you against phishing. Use it to protect your personal and work Google Accounts.

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Sorry, I don't know what you mean when say a Pixel 3 is a Titan Security Key.

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It has a better implementation of the hardware-backed keystore via a dedicated security chip, which is a variant of Google's Titan chip. The StrongBox API for providing a dedicated HSM for key storage / usage is something any phone can provide though.

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Building a Titan: Better security through a tiny chip

At the Made by Google event last week, we talked about the combination of AI + Software + Hardware to help organize your information. To better protect that information at a hardware level, our new...

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