Facebook’s Messenger app will soon have the Face ID and Touch authentication
Facebook has announced that it will be introducing the choice to open the Messenger application with either Face ID or Touch ID. This change is said to bring a similar encounter that is currently accessible on WhatsApp, which is also claimed by Facebook. Users can choose whether the verification will consistently be required when opening the application or simply after a timeframe without utilizing it, which can be from 1 minute to 60 minutes. ..
The feature, which is currently being tested with a few Facebook Messenger users on iOS, provides additional security for private messages by verifying the user’s biometric data. The company plans to extend the feature to more users later on.
Facebook said that it offers the option to lock messages in order to protect users’ privacy. ..
We’re testing a new feature that lets you unlock the Messenger app using your device’s settings. This extra layer of privacy will help protect your messages from being accessed by someone else.
Facebook has not yet released this feature for every user on iOS. ..
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