WhatsApp Developing Passkey Support for Linking New Devices

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could make linking companion devices faster, easier, and more secure. The messaging platform is developing support for passkeys as an alternative way to connect new devices, reducing the need to scan QR codes during the setup process. The upcoming feature was spotted in a recent Android beta update by WABetaInfo, which revealed that WhatsApp is exploring passkey authentication for device linking.