Google has said that the Pixel 6's fingerprint sensor uses "enhanced security algorithms" that take longer to verify or more direct contact with the sensor.

Google: Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro fingerprint sensor slowness is normal. The responsiveness of the fingerprint scanner has become a headache.

For now there seems o be no clear solution for the Google Pixel 6's fingerprint scanning issues on the software or hardware front.

Pixel 6 owners have been complaining about a slow and inconsistent fingerprint sensor, and now Google has an explanation.

It seems Google is erring on the side of caution when it comes to the speed of the Pixel 6's in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Google has finally acknowledged a troubling issue with the in-screen fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 6, but the company didn’t exactly offer a fix.

Up until the Pixel 5A, Google used a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner that also supported a couple of useful swipe gestures for bringing down notifications or pulling up...

Google have copped heat for the fingerprint sensor on its new Pixel 6 being unresponsive or deathly slow, but it’s all due to “enhanced security algorithms”, according to a spokesperson from the company. We're sorry for the hassle. The Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor utilizes enhanced security algorithms. In some instances, these added protections can take... Read More

There’s still no solid solution to the problem.

Google's enhanced security algorithms are what's causing slowdowns.

Overall, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are quite excellent phones, the best Google has made to date. In our reviews of each, we had few complaints and will likely stick with Google’s new devices going forward because of their excellent cameras and software, among other things. But if there has...

The new Pixel 6 phones have been out since last month. Some early adopters have received their orders. The units are okay expect for some reports of the flickering display problem. A fix is already…

Google responds to complaints about slow and inaccurate fingerprint scanning performance, providing a possible explanation.

If you have been experiencing a slow and unreliable fingerprint sensor on your Pixel 6, Google has issued a statement that this is done intentionally for better security.

Google's enhanced security algorithms theory does not match up to the issues some Pixel 6 owners report having with their fingerprint sensor.

We now know that the Pixel 6 fingerprint reader is “enhanced” and thus slow, but if you are running into additional issues outside of its sluggishness, Google has posted a few ways you can potentially troubleshoot. From the time of day you are using the Pixel 6 Pro’s fingerprint reader to the...

Experiencing really slow unlock times on your Pixel 6? Google says that's because of an enhanced security algorithm implemented in order to ensure added protections on user verification.