About the new fingerprint API

[CygnusOrion]

I understand Google basically implemented the same system that Apple has with TouchID. But why doesn't Google have a name for it so that people know what to look for was well as devs? This is typical Google, dropping the ball on letting people know about their cool features.

 

[LeoRex]

It's been one of the most talked about additions to 6.0 going back to May. They spent a fair amount of time talking about it at both I/O as well as the Marshmallow rollout.

You can find a basic write up of the API on Android's Developers page : Fingerprint Authentication