WhatsApp gains passkeys on iOS. © Ink Drop / Shutterstock
Last October, WhatsApp on Android got a head start on the iOS version by integrating passkey support. Today, the deployment of this secure and fast connection solution is finally underway on Apple’s mobile operating system. But that’s not all, as Meta is working on other additions, including a real phone dialer.
WhatsApp is a free and secure instant messaging service that allows you to keep in touch with all your friends or family, you can download and install it on all platforms.
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Downloads:
22116 -
Release date :
04/24/2024 -
Author :
WhatsApp -
Licence :
Free license -
Categories:
Communication
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Operating system :
Android, Online Service, Windows 10/11, iOS iPhone, macOS
Passkeys finally arrive on WhatsApp iOS
No more having to use a password on iOS to connect to WhatsApp. Meta finally allows you to use passkey technology on iPhone and iPad, in order to identify yourself more easily and quickly using the fingerprint (Touch ID) or face (Face ID) recorded on the device.
passkeys are rolling out now on iOS 🔑 a more secure (and easier!) way to log back in with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode
here are some reasons you should set it up 👇
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 24, 2024
This method is also more secure (because it is much more complex to hack) and allows you to bypass a possible network problem making it impossible to receive a confirmation SMS. However, it is still possible to use a traditional password to connect to WhatsApp. In addition to Google apps, other services, such as Proton, support passeskeys.
WhatsApp wants to replace your phone app
Meta is also working on several improvements for WhatsApp. The WABetaInfo site has notably spotted a feature under development and still unavailable in the beta channel of the app: a telephone number dialer.
WhatsApp’s beta dialer. © WABetaInfo
With this tool, WhatsApp users will be able to manually call a one-time contact without having to save it in their phone or go through a conversation. Additionally, it could offer an interesting alternative to the basic installed phone app on all devices. WhatsApp could thus help out in certain cases, since the app uses mobile data (data or wifi) for calls, and not the classic cellular network, which is not always accessible.