Apple Launches Device-based Passkeys in Latest Software Updates
- Passkey support has been added to iCloud.com and Apple.com domains. They can be authenticated using Face ID or Touch ID.
- Apple IDs will now automatically be assigned a passkey with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma.
- Passkeys work across devices and services, replacing traditional passwords.
- Passkeys rely on authentication through Face ID, Touch ID, or PINs synced across devices instead of passwords.
- Passkeys built on WebAuthn technology generate two keys for signing in without passwords to Apple and compatible third-party services.