Google has released a new app that adds a unique twist to securing your chats.

What you need to know

• The Android System Key Verifier, launched with last week’s Play System update, helps developers store encryption keys for extra chat protection.
• It uses encryption keys and QR codes to verify identities, and works on devices with Android 10 or newer.
• If someone switches devices, the keys won’t match, signaling a potential identity check or a new device.

Google’s latest app on the Play Store wants to lock down your chats and keep Android devices safe from cyber threats like scams and hacks.

Mishaal Rahman at Android Authority reports that the Android System Key Verifier app just rolled out with last week’s Google Play System update. The app lets developers securely store end-to-end encryption keys, adding extra protection to user chats.