WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Meta Platforms (META) is slowly rolling out the
passkey option on WhatsApp for iPhone users.

Passkey, a technology developed by the FIDO Alliance, is a safer option than
traditional passwords, as users can log in to the instant messaging app by using
Face ID, Touch ID, or the device's passcode.

To activate the feature, a user has to tap on the 'Create Key' option on
Whatsapp's settings, following which two keys will be generated - one will be
stored by the website and the other will be stored on the device.

'Passkey verification will make logging back into WhatsApp easier and more
secure. We're excited to launch this on WhatsApp and give users an added layer
of security,' Alice Newton-Rex, WhatsApp's head of product, commented.

The latest function will make it easier for users to log in to Gmail, PayPal, or
iCloud by simply using biometrics or facial recognition. Moreover, the user
could log in to the account even if the device is not connected to a network.

Reportedly, Meta has been testing the option internally on iOS devices for some
time. It was launched for Android users in October 2023.



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