A new dialog box has been introduced that allows users to create passkeys on a security key, addressing the issue of limited options in passkey implementations across different platforms. The debate over which vendor’s sync passkey option to use has been ongoing, with many users feeling frustrated by the lack of flexibility and difficulty in using alternative options. Software engineers and product leads have criticized the current passkey implementations for locking users into a specific platform, making it difficult to sync passkeys across devices. Despite complaints, progress has been made in allowing users to override default settings and choose where to store their passkeys. The multiple complaints highlight the challenge of navigating the various options offered by different platforms and the lack of seamlessness in using passkey-based authentication across devices.
Over the past four months, the effectiveness of passkey-based authentication has been tested on a diverse range of devices and platforms, with a focus on cross-platform usability. The results have shown the need for improvements and greater flexibility in passkey implementations to ensure a smooth and user-friendly authentication experience for all users.
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Passkey technology may be elegant, but it is certainly not effective for security purposes
