WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new passkey feature for account verification on the Android beta.
The passkey feature will provide users with an easy way to sign in safely, reports WABetaInfo.
A passkey is a short sequence of numbers or letters that is used to verify users’ identity. It also serves as a kind of security code that makes sure that only authorized devices can be verified.
“Since the passkey will use your fingerprint, face, or screen lock to verify your identity, this definitely enhances security, adding an extra layer of protection beyond traditional methods like PINs,” the report said.
The passkey feature is currently under development and is expected to be available in a future update of the app.
On Sunday, it was reported that the messaging platform had started to roll out an admin review feature for group chats on Android beta.
The feature allows everyone in the group chat to report messages shared in the conversation to the group admins. With this feature, the group admins can gain assistance in monitoring the group even when they are not there.
