The upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma updates will introduce new sign-in methods for Apple ID accounts, including the ability to sign in with a phone number or secondary email address and a proximity sign-in feature. Passkey support has also been added to Apple IDs, and the updates are set to be released on September 18 and September 26.
Google, Apple, and other companies are implementing passkeys for increased online security, and WhatsApp is now rolling out passkey support for beta testers, allowing users to sign in with their fingerprint, facial recognition, or screen lock PIN/pattern when switching devices or setting up a new phone. Passkeys are stored in a password manager, making them more secure than passwords and resistant to hacking or phishing attempts. Passkey support will be available for more users in the upcoming weeks.
Nintendo has introduced passkey authentication for its Nintendo Account, allowing users to use biometrics instead of a password to log into their accounts, adding an extra layer of security.
Google is implementing passkeys, a passwordless approach to logins that utilizes pin, face, or fingerprint authentication on devices, making it easier for users to access their accounts without traditional passwords.
Google has made passkeys the default sign-in method for all users, replacing traditional passwords and adding an extra layer of security against phishing and other cyber attacks.
Google is introducing passkeys as the default sign-in tool, aiming to make passwords obsolete and increase cybersecurity.
Google is promoting the use of passkeys as an alternative to passwords, with the aim of eventually making passwords obsolete.
Google has announced that passkeys will become the default option across Google accounts, offering a more secure alternative to passwords by utilizing biometric information or PINs stored on devices.
Google is looking to make passwords obsolete by prompting users to create passkeys, which can unlock accounts and devices with a fingerprint, face scan, or pin number, making sign-ins simpler and more secure.
WhatsApp has announced passkey support for all its users, offering stronger security measures than traditional passwords and allowing for biometric authentication instead of one-time passwords.
WhatsApp is introducing a passwordless passkey feature for Android users, allowing them to use their device's face, fingerprint, or pin security to access their accounts without the need for traditional passwords.
WhatsApp is introducing support for passkeys on its Android app, allowing users to log in securely without the need for passwords or OTPs, following Google's recent adoption of passkeys. The rollout of passkey support will be gradual and not yet available on iOS. Passkeys use device authentication, such as fingerprints or face recognition, for secure logins.
WhatsApp has introduced passkey support for Android devices, allowing users to log in without the need for two-factor authentication, making the process simpler and faster.
Google Password Manager now supports passkeys, which are cryptographic key pairs that replace passwords and use biometrics for authentication, leading to reduced failure rates and faster sign-ins; while not available to all users yet, a hidden flag allows users to add passkeys for platforms that support signing in with them.
Google is making "passkeys" the default log-in option for Google accounts, allowing users to log in with their device's PIN, face ID, or thumbprint rather than a password, in an effort to simplify and enhance online sign-ins.
