Google has released the 103rd version of the Chrome browser for Android. The latest update brings several tweaks and improvements, most of which happen behind the scenes. However, there are also a few notable features in the list. Chrome browser now comes with a built-in password manager replacing the old passwords section in app settings.

Although Google offers a good built-in password manager to save usernames and passwords for multiple apps and websites, unlike other password manager services, there is no dedicated application. With the new update, Google also adds the ability to save password manager shortcuts on Android. See all the details here.

Chrome 103 gets Android’s default password manager

If you are on Google Chrome version 103 on Android, you can open the browser and go to settings which now comes with a new option called “Password Manager” 一 previously called “Passwords”. Tapping on this new Password Manager app will now make the Google Play Services powered password manager appear much cleaner and polished.

The user interface of the new password manager is the same as passwords.google.com on the web with map elements. You will get a list of all saved passwords and tapping on it will show username and password after face or fingerprint verification. From there, you can easily copy the password with just one click.

How to Add a Password Manager Shortcut on Android

With the latest Google Play system update, Google is also adding the ability to add password manager shortcuts to your home screen on Android devices. Here’s how you can add it to your phone.

1. Open Settings, scroll down and select “Privacy”
2. Tap Advanced (on some phones you may be able to skip this step)
3. Select “Google Autofill Service”
4. Under your Google Account, tap “Passwords”
5. Select the Settings icon in the top right
6. Tap on the “Add a shortcut to your home screen” option and tap on “Add” again
7. The shortcut will be added to your home screen

Chrome version 103 is now rolling out to the stable channel. To get the password manager shortcut, you also need to get the latest version from the Google Play system.

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