Gboard, Google’s popular virtual keyboard, is introducing a new “Autofill” shortcut to simplify entering login credentials and payment information, making it faster and more reliable for users to populate forms within applications.
The new “Autofill” shortcut, previously mentioned in Play Services release notes, is now available for some users on Gboard’s latest stable version, 15.7.4.787916401, although many users report it’s currently only visible in the beta version, 15.7.5.787916401.
To activate the shortcut, users need to enable a toggle within the “On-screen keyboard settings.” Once enabled, Gboard will prompt users to “Use Autofill with Google.” Tapping the “Autofill” shortcut reveals two options: “Passwords” and “Payment methods.”
Selecting “Passwords” displays saved credentials for the current application. Choosing “Payment methods” presents stored credit and debit cards, requiring users to enter the security code before use, enhancing user convenience and efficiency when handling sensitive information on mobile devices.
