WhatsApp is now compatible with the Pixel 8 phones’ face unlock function. With this update Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users will be able to easily unlock their WhatsApp chats by looking at their phone’s front camera to open the app once they’ve set up face recognition. Biometric authentication is no longer required thanks to this functionality. Besides this, the instant messaging app rolled out passkey support for iPhone users. The Android version of WhatsApp already can log in without a password.
Meta has released WhatsApp’s stable version 2.24.8.85 the most recent app update for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users. The latest WhatsApp update brings the face unlock feature to the latest Pixel phones, allowing users to open WhatsApp using the selfie camera eliminating the need for biometric authentication.
Following the update, when you run WhatsApp, a ring will appear around the front camera and a system face unlock sheet at the bottom of the screen. The application will return to prompting for the fingerprint sensor if it cannot identify the user’s face after a few seconds. Users have the option of entering their PIN as well.
Besides this WhatsApp announced that iPhone users can now log into their accounts using passcode, Face ID, and Touch ID as the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has released passkey support for iOS.
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Note that WhatsApp passkey support for iOS is available on iOS 17 and beyond, according to an earlier report, even though the company did not specify which iOS versions it supported. This implies that individuals who have an iPhone XR model or above will be able to configure a passkey for their account.
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Notably, the passkeys will be an alternative login authentication technique which is said to provide higher security than more conventional techniques like SMS codes. Also, it is more successful in thwarting phishing and related attacks. This results in the creation of two sets of keys, one of which is kept on Apple’s Keychain system and the other of which is kept by the user.
