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		</div><p>Google has confirmed the Face Unlock system on its new Pixel 4 smartphone can allow access to the device even when the user has their eyes closed.</p>
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<p>Early testers of the phone, as well as security experts, have raised concerns it could lead to unauthorised access to the device.</p>
<p>It has been suggested someone else could gain access to the phone by holding it in front of the face of its sleeping owner, but Google said it meets security requirements.</p>
<p>The technology giant unveiled the new phone earlier this week.</p>
<p>In a statement, Google said: “Pixel 4 Face Unlock meets the security requirements as a strong biometric and can be used for payments and app authentication, including banking apps.</p>
<p>“It is resilient against unlock attempts via other means, like with masks.</p>
<p>“If you want to temporarily disable Face Unlock, you can use lockdown mode to temporarily require a PIN/pattern/password.</p>
<p>“We will continue to improve Face Unlock over time.”</p>
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<p>The help page of Google’s website related to the Pixel 4 and its Face Unlock feature also warns users: “Your phone can also be unlocked by someone else if it’s held up to your face, even if your eyes are closed.</p>
<p>“Keep your phone in a safe place, like your front pocket or handbag.”</p>
<p>It also says the phone can be unlocked “by someone who looks a lot like you, like an identical sibling”.</p>
<p>Apple’s Face ID unlocking system requires the user’s eyes to be open and for them to look directly into the camera in order to access the device.</p>
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