In the world of instant messaging, WhatsApp has taken a significant step in improving security and user experience.
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It was recently revealed that the popular platform is working on a new feature that allows iOS device users to log in using a password. ‘toggle switches’.
This innovation was also detected in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS. version 24.2.10.73As confirmed by the WABetaInfo portal.
This advancement represents a notable change in the way users access their accounts. WhatsApp calls with ‘Passwords’ eliminates the need to remember or enter a six-digit code Every time you want to access the account.
As observed in the latest interface of the app, the function will allow WhatsApp to be unlocked in the same way when the phone is unlocked. Using options like Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode facial recognition.
The feature underscores the platform’s commitment to “increased security and an easy way to log back into your account,” as the app itself puts it.
(Continue reading: How to share screen on WhatsApp during video calls).
The development of ‘passkeys’ is not exclusive to iOS users. At the end of September last year, WhatsApp started to implement this feature in beta version for Android devices.
However, the expansion of the iOS version marks an important milestone as it covers a wider range of users around the world.
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It should also be noted that This feature is still under developmentIts implementation in beta versions for both Android and iOS demonstrates the company’s significant focus on security and ease of use.
Although the official release date of this feature to the general public is not yet known, its presence in the beta version is a promising indication that it may soon be available to all users of the platform.
Now, Only application testers can access this new functionality.
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Source: Exame
