Will be able to use Face ID and Touch ID to login to iCloud on macOS Catalina and iOS 13?
Users who have installed the beta of iOS 13, iPadOS 13 and macOS Catalina can now log into their iCloud account through biometric identification system Face ID and Touch ID.
Apple seems to be testing a new security method, allowing users to log into iCloud.com faster on the latest operating system versions in their ecosystem.
According to the report of 9to5Mac, users who have installed the beta of iOS 13, iPadOS 13 and macOS Catalina can now log into their iCloud account through the biometric identification system Face ID and Touch ID on the official they are using.
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Log in to beta.icloud.com
Specifically, users of the Beta version of the above operating systems when accessing the beta.icloud.com page will be greeted with a pop-up window, asking if they want to use Face ID or Touch ID to Log in to your account or not. Choose an option and you will be able to successfully login to your iCloud account without the need for two-factor authentication information. This is clearly a useful and reasonable feature, bringing convenience for not only users but also for Apple itself. However, you can only use this feature provided you have unlocked your device and purchased with Apple Pay through one of the above biometric authentication systems.
9to5Mac experts speculated that this feature could be a part of the new Sign in with Apple utility that the company has embraced and promoted a lot over time. With Sign in with Apple, users will be able to use this feature as the only quick login button for all websites and applications they regularly use, similar to the quick login button through the account. Facebook or Google accounts that you often find on many applications, websites.
- Experience the iOS 13 Public Beta version, Dark Mode interface, completely new Apple Maps and Reminder application
Biometric login is a convenient and reliable security method
Apple has advertised itself that Sign in with Apple is not only a fast login feature, but also a tool to protect users' privacy on 'strange' sites and applications. Besides, Face ID and Touch ID are also convenient, reliable security methods, so they are more widely used in many different situations.
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