Google Looks To Do Away With Passwords

USA – Google is looking to make passwords obsolete by prompting users to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices with a fingerprint, face scan or pin number.

Google said recently that passkeys don’t require users to memorize passwords, are quicker to use and can offer more security.

The company unveiled support for passkeys in may but announced in a blog post that users will now be prompted to use the option where passwords are usually used.

Google will continue to support traditional passwords, and users can dodge passkeys altogether by disabling their account’s “Skip password when possible” option.

Passkeys are now used as password alternatives for apps including Youtube, Search, Maps, Uber and Ebay. Whatsapp is also adding capability, according to the blog.