Google adds selfie video sign-in as a new way to access Google Accounts
lkurtz · hn · 2026-07-24
Google announced a new selfie video sign-in flow for Google Accounts, aiming to make account access easier while keeping the login process tied to identity verification. The announcement frames it as a simple new way to get back into your account, with security and usability as the main goals.
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