WhatsApp launches new feature for iPhone users

WhatsApp is about to become a lot easier to log in on an iPhone, thanks to a new feature that’s being rolled out, Forbes reported.

Meta owned by Mark Zuckerberg announced the new update earlier this week via a post on X, which reads: "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."

This new feature will make WhatsApp chats more secure and safe by allowing users to log in to the application with either face ids, touch ids or passcodes.

Although the company did not specify which IOS will get the feature, reports suggest it is compatible with iOS 17 and onwards.

A passkey is a more secure alternative to traditional login methods such as SMS verification which takes ages to appear at times.

Previously, users could access WhatsApp with a face id or passcode, however, this new feature works by storing authentication information on our device and pairing it up with the information saved up on our device to match it.

Alice Newton-Rex, WhatsApp’s head of product in a statement, said, "Passkey verification will make logging back into WhatsApp easier and more secure. We’re excited to launch this on WhatsApp and give users an added layer of security."