The Pixel January 2020 Security Update is now available. There are also numerous fixes included: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-01-01
I saw that too. Granted that would make it more secure. I hope bank apps don't refuse to add it since that function is missing. It should be just as secure as the fingerprint scanner. If you get mugged and knocked out, someone could scan your fingerprint.
Some banks have already implemented it, like Bank of America. I agree, the only time it is less secure is if one of your family members decides to use it while you sleep. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk