Glossary
Passkey
Also: passwordless login
A passkey lets you sign in with device security like fingerprint, face unlock, or screen lock instead of a password.
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A passkey lets you sign in with device security like fingerprint, face unlock, or screen lock instead of a password. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.
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