WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new privacy feature for iOS users called passkeys, aimed at making account verification more secure and user-friendly.
If there is one thing that matters to us all while messaging our dear ones on social media platforms, it is privacy. And WhatsApp, in recent months, has been introducing various features in order to enhance users’ privacy and lift their overall experience. While many features are already being tested, a new report reveals that WhatsApp is also working on a special privacy feature for iOS. That certainly is good news for all iPhone users out there.
As per a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing a feature called passkeys that aims to make account verification easier as well as more secure than before. Read on to know all about this upcoming feature.
The report mentions that in a recent WhatsApp update for iPhone users WhatsApp is testing a new feature called passkeys. This feature to make account verification easier and better. Some users in the beta test can now try out this passkey feature after updating to the latest version.
Previously, WhatsApp had introduced this feature for Android users, and now iPhone users get to join in. The passkey adds an extra layer of security and convenience. It’s an optional feature, so users can choose whether to use it or not.
For those who opt for the passkey, setting it up is simple. Once configured, the passkey is saved on iCloud Keychain. This means users can log in using their device passcode or biometric authentication instead of the usual 6-digit code.
