Despite the fact that WhatsApp is gradually losing popularity among users in the world market, the Messenger developers still try to introduce new features in their application. The innovation is the ability to be authenticated using biometric data in the desktop and web version of the messenger.
WhatsApp representatives declare that messenger users can now add scanners, face imprint or scan of an eye in a desktop or web version of the application that fully secure your account from the likelihood of unauthorized access to it. Previously, using biometric data, it was possible to authenticate only in the mobile application of the messenger for Android and iOS:
At the same time, whatsapp notes that this functionality will not be mandatory for all users - everyone can choose to independently, whether it needs this option or not. The innovation, according to the application of WhatsApp, will be another protective barrier, therefore the usual QR code, which used to be used to authorize in the desktop version, is not going anywhere. If you choose biometric authentication, then before receiving the QR code you will have to attach a finger or scan the face.
The developers of the messenger are trying to make the desktop and browser version of the application, as much as the version for mobile devices. In this direction, WhatsApp is noticeably lagging behind the Telegram messenger, which has a maximum clear parallel between various versions of the application - the browser version of the messenger, you can use the most independently of mobile.
WhatsApp representatives also stated that during 2021 in the company's plans to add even more functional to maximize the capabilities of versions for mobile devices and desktop PCs, because there are certain spaces in this area. For example, from the browser version of WhatsApps users cannot make calls.
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