Google is set to enhance the security of users on its Chrome browser for Android by introducing a new feature that will conceal sensitive information during screen recording, demonstrations, and similar actions. This feature will be particularly beneficial for individuals who handle confidential data, such as passwords and credit card details, on Chrome.
Currently, Chrome prohibits the capturing of screen contents in incognito mode; however, this protection is not present when using regular tabs, posing a risk of personal data leakage during screen recording or demonstrations. To address this issue, Google is experimenting with a new feature that automatically hides confidential data on the screen.
Named “Redact Sensitive Content During Screen Sharing, Screen Recording, and Similar Actions,” the feature ensures that when it detects fields containing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers on a page, the entire screenshot area is automatically concealed. This innovation will be exclusive to devices running on Android 15 and above.
Currently in the testing phase, the feature is not fully operational, but it may be tested in the upcoming weeks in the trial version of the Chrome Canary browser. Additionally, a new option has been observed in Chrome for Android, allowing users to immediately close all tabs in incognito mode. This option is also geared towards enhancing browser safety and user convenience.
Both features are expected to be accessible to a broader user base in a future update of Chrome for Android; however, specific release dates have not been disclosed yet.