Tech Giants Push for Passkeys to Replace Passwords Across Devices
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Google aims to replace passwords with passkeys as the default login option across devices and accounts.
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Passkeys use biometrics like fingerprints or face scans instead of passwords for authentication.
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Google says passkeys are more secure, easier to remember, and quicker to use than passwords.
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Major tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google are collaborating to implement passkey standards.
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Passkeys are now supported on apps like YouTube, Search, Maps, Uber, eBay, and WhatsApp. Apple and Android devices have also rolled out passkey support.