WhatsApp is launching passkey support on Android
Reading Time: < 1 minutesWhatsApp is introducing support for passkeys on Android, the Meta-owned messaging service has announced. With this change, users will no longer have to deal with SMS two-factor authentication as they can instead use their face, fingerprint or PIN to unlock their account.
‘Passkey verification will make logging back into WhatsApp easier and more secure,’ said Head of Product at WhatsApp Alice Newton-Rex in a statement. ‘We’re excited to launch this on WhatsApp and give users an added layer of security.’
By enabling passkey log-ins, you make it harder for bad actors to remotely access your accounts, since they would also need physical access to your phone. Passkeys are a relatively new technology that remove the need to rely on username and password combinations, which can be susceptible to phishing and other issues.
WhatsApp’s announcement comes as the platform has been introducing several new features over the past few months. Most recently, the company launched ‘Flows’ to boost its shopping experience by letting users do things like pick a seat on a flight or book an appointment without leaving the app. Last month, WhatsApp launched its broadcast Channels feature globally, and also rolled out its new native app for Mac.
Reference: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/17/whatsapp-is-launching-passkey-support-on-android/
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