Apple keys to Put an End to s in iOS 16 6y2o iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura

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By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 3 August 2022 19:28 IST

Apple keys to Put an End to s in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura

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keys are end‑to‑end encrypted

Highlights

Apple announced the iOS 16 update at WWDC
keys replace s with cryptographic key pairs
keys sync across Apple devices through iCloud Keychain

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Apple earlier in May announced that it will be replacing -only s with a -less standard created by the FIDO Alliance. Apple's new keys will allow s to sign in to apps and websites with Touch ID and Face ID, Apple executives confirmed in a media interview. The keys scheme uses iCloud Keychain public key credentials to provide a -less experience and will be launched with iOS 16, macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16. It relies on biometric identification for generating and authenticating s. They are claimed to be resistant to phishing and work across all Apple devices.

In an interview with Tom's Guide, Kurt Knight, Apple's senior director of platform product marketing, and Darin Adler, VP of Internet technologies at Apple, briefly talked about keys and how they would change the way we use s.

As mentioned, unlike s, the keys use Touch ID or Face ID for biometric verification. According to Apple, keys are built on the WebAuthentication (WebAuthn) standard that uses public key cryptography. During registration, the operating system creates a unique cryptographic key pair to associate with an for the app or website. These keys are generated by the device, uniquely for every . These key pairs are said to be unlikely to be hacked.

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“Face ID and Touch ID verification give you the convenience and biometrics we can achieve with an iPhone. You don't have to buy another device, but also you don't even have to learn a new habit”, said Adler.

According to the dedicatediPad or using Face ID or Touch ID for authentication. The keys can reportedly be also shared via AirDrop.

“So say you're someone who has an iPhone, but you want to go and on a Windows machine. You'll be able to get to a QR code that you will then just scan with your iPhone and then be able to use Face ID or Touch ID on your phone”, said Knight.

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keys will come bundled with iOS 16, macOS Ventura. As per the report, Apple is also working with developers to integrate key into their apps.

Apple isn't alone in this endeavour to eliminate the need for s. implementing new capabilities of the common -less standard created by the FIDO Alliance on their devices as well as platforms.

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