iOS Passkey: Apple & iPhone Passwordless Solution Overview

Apple has announced the impending release of their passkeys security system. They're going to release it with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. The feature will be available on all up-to-date Macs, iPhones, iPads, and AppleTVs by September 2022.

IOS passkeys is a passwordless security system that promises to make life easier and more secure for users. It's safe to say that Apple will expect app developers to have iOS passkeys implemented quickly, and that users will demand support soon, too.

Let's look at what iOS passkeys are, how they work, and what you need to know to get them working in your applications fast.

What are iOS Passkeys?

Apple's passkeys is a standards-based technology that aims to replace passwords with a more secure alternative. They're Apple's implementation of the Multi-device FIDO credential, on the client side and WebAuthn on the server.