WhatsApp might finally introduce passkey support for iOS users،
Last year, WhatsApp introduced passkey support for Android users, leaving iOS users feeling left out. However, new indications suggest that this is about to change, as passkeys would be available for the app on iPhones and iPads.
According to WABetainfo, the go-to source for WhatsApp reports, the latest iOS 24.2.10.73 beta update available on the TestFlight app reveals that Meta is working on adding passkey support for iOS users. The screenshot indicates the development of a new section where users will be able to create their passwords in a future update of the application.
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Creating a password allows users to pass the 6-digit login code to access the account. This feature improves security and convenience because users can use their existing authentication methods such as Touch ID, Face ID, or device passcode.
iOS users, starting with iOS 16, can use passwords with Face ID or Touch ID, providing a more secure alternative to passwords. Access keys involve the generation of a public key and a private key. The public key is saved on the platform you want to create a password for, while the private key is stored securely on your device.
When you want to log in, your device will verify your identity using the public key. This authentication method works seamlessly across all devices signed into the same iCloud account.
The WhatsApp password feature for iOS is still in development and is expected to be available in a future app update.
Access keys are becoming more and more common in various services. Recently, X (formerly Twitter) introduced passkey support for its iOS users, and last year Google made passkeys the default login method for personal accounts, in the aim to establish them as the new standard for authentication.
