As mentioned in the release notes for Google Play services earlier this month, Gboard is adding the ability to browse “Autofill with Google.”
Once available on your device, Gboard will prompt you to “Use Autofill with Google.” This involves enabling “Autofill with Google” in the system On-screen keyboard settings.
It will then appear in the grid of shortcuts and can be moved to the suggestions strip. The icon is a square with an asterisk and corner pencil.
Top comment by vonDubenshire
I got this feature a little bit ago in Beta and I have to say it is EXCELLENT, because many websites don't properly code forms to trigger the Password autofill OR it takes a moment to load.
This should theoretically, and now we can test -- make it possible to input in some websites or apps that don't usually work for technical reasons we can't see (coded wrong\improperly to allow Gboard and Android to understand) -- right?
I guess some apps may still turn off ALL password ability but this could override it a l a Apple's password input? Unsure. Apple's still isn't perfect either, and I am thankful my secondary phone (iPhone 15 Pro) is able to use CHROME autofill which syncs with my 5 different device OS's I use almost daily.
Autofill with Google opens within Gboard with two options: Passwords and Payment methods. Everything opens within the rectangular Gboard window. In the case of Passwords, it only shows credentials for the app you’re currently using. (The last screenshot in the post shows when nothing is available.) Credit/debit cards require security codes.
This is more convenient than relying/waiting on a Gboard suggestion for saved passwords or credit/debit cards. When it fails to load, you have to open the Password Manager and manually copy/paste what you need.
We’re seeing this with the latest Gboard beta (version 15.7.5.787916401), while Play services 25.30+ (for a surprisingly first turnaround) is required. This is not yet widely available.
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