This new development is said to currently be in a “high alpha stage”. But there are some screenshots evidencing Touch ID and Face ID support on WhatsApp for iPhone have already surfaced on the internet. The WhatsApp Business app for iPhone is also reported to come with authentication support, but for Android devices it is unclear that when will the instant messaging app bring fingerprint support.
The alleged screenshots posted on the WABetaInfo website show that the rumoured option to enable Touch ID or Face ID on a compatible iPhone is available under the Privacy settings of WhatsApp. It essentially prompts users to use Touch ID or Face ID each time to access the instant messaging app. Further, if the app doesn’t recognise the assigned biometrics, it will ask users to enter their iPhone passcode.
WABetaInfo claim that these features are working fine without issues – despite being in the alpha stage. However, work is undergoing in terms of response time to authenticate access. It is also said that WhatsApp Business app for iPhone is also set to debut with support for app authentication.
Whatspp is not the first messaging app to support Touch ID and Face ID.There are other Messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram are already supporting Apple’s in-house biometric developments to protect your chat messages. Similarly, apps such as Microsoft Outlook also have the option to enable Touch ID and Face ID support.
Regarding the Release date of this whatsapp Face id,there aren’t any details about the release date of the app, though.