September 20, 2024 at 09:48AM
Google introduced passkey support in 2022 for Android and Chrome, allowing users to authenticate with biometric instead of passwords. Users can now save passkeys to Google Password Manager from Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, syncing them across devices for easier sign-ins. End-to-end encryption and a new Google Password Manager PIN ensure security.
Based on the meeting notes: Google has recently announced an expansion of passkey support beyond Android devices to include Windows, macOS, and Linux. This will enable users to save and sync their passkeys across multiple devices for easier sign-ins. Additionally, the company has introduced a new Google Password Manager PIN to enhance security and keep the passkeys end-to-end encrypted. As part of upcoming developments, the passkey support is currently undergoing beta testing on ChromeOS and will soon be available to iOS users.