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WhatsApp rolls out passwordless passkey feature for Android users
WhatsApp has introduced a passwordless passkey feature for all Android users.
Previously, WhatsApp asked users for two-factor authentication for security reasons. Post the update, WhatsApp now allows users to use their device’s face, fingerprint, or pin security to unlock and access their accounts.
WhatsApp has been testing the feature in its beta channel. It's now making it available to a wider audience. As of now, there is no update regarding a similar feature for iOS.
Android users can easily and securely log back in with passkeys 🔑 only your face, finger print, or pin unlocks your WhatsApp account pic.twitter.com/In3OaWKqhy
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) October 16, 2023
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A new feature has been introduced to make it easier for people to keep track of their passwords. Moreover, they are 40 per cent faster than passwords and are more secure.
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