WhatsApp Expands Passkey SupportiPhone Users
The new feature enhances security and convenience for logging into the app, previously available only on Android.
- WhatsApp has begun rolling out passkey support for iPhone users, a feature that allows passwordless login via biometrics such as Face ID or Touch ID.
- The rollout is part of a broader adoption of passkey technology, developed in collaboration with the FIDO Alliance and major tech companies like Apple and Google.
- Passkey support on iOS is available on iPhone 8 and newer models running iOS 16 or higher, and it simplifies the login process by eliminating traditional passwords.
- The introduction of passkeys is expected to enhance security by reducing the risk of phishing and other scams, as authentication requires biometric verification.
- Users can enable the passkey feature through the WhatsApp settings, and it will be accessible globally in the coming weeks as the rollout progresses.
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