Google Launching Passkey Support for Android, Chrome

Website/app passwords to be replaced by passkey for Android devices, Google browser.

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As early adopters, Google Play Services Beta and Chrome Canary members now have access to passkey functionality, according to a post on the Android Developers Blog.

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The feature, which will roll out to all users “later this year,” will automatically enter saved passwords when a user’s credentials are verified.

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This beta launch enables two features, one for users and one for developers: 1. Users can create and use passkeys on Android devices, which are securely synced through the Google Password Manager.

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2. Developers can build passkey support on the web with Chrome, via the WebAuthn API, on Android and other platforms.

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Operating like a password manager, passkeys enable password form autofill once a device is unlocked using biometric data like facial recognition or fingerprints, PIN, or pattern.

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Passkeys Offer Stronger Security Measures, Better User Experiences

This offers a significant security upgrade over traditional SMS, app-based one-time passwords, or push-based approvals. “Passkeys are a safer and more secure alternative to passwords.

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