On BlackBerry 10, it's just a combination of safeguards built to the OS such
as Picture Password, Password Keeper, BlackBerry Protect but BlackBerry may have built some additional tools now that they can make use of Android options.
Not exact matches
While Priv owners felt comfortable in knowing their move from BlackBerry 10 would include
Picture Password, those picking up a DTEK50 were left in the dark for whatever reason thus far
as the app is not available there.
As Kevin demonstrated for us in his guess my
picture password post, the process itself is quite simple.
We can hope that there is a second piece of identifying information required for transactions, such
as a verifying email address, physical presence,
picture id,
password, etc..
To create a PIN, go to the same Sign - in options page
as you would for
picture password, click Add under PIN, and just follow the instructions.
Android Oreo brings a ton of useful features such
as better battery life / memory usage thanks to strict background app limitations, a
picture - in -
picture mode, notification channels, quicker boot times, and an Autofill API for
password managers.
After updating, Mate 9 owners can look forward Oreo features such
as picture - in -
picture mode,
password and username autofill, and battery - saving background task limits, along with EMUI 8.0 goodies like Smart Resolution, dual Bluetooth device connectivity, a Samsung DeX - like PC mode, Dynamic Wallpaper, navigation bar customizations, and more.
The updates carry the latest Oreo features such
as Picture - In -
Picture, Notification Dots, Autofill
Passwords and new settings menu.
Not only can you use the tried - and - true
password options but you can now switch things up and use a
picture password and PIN and, if your device supports it, you'll be able to use other methods
as well, including fingerprint readers.