Meta unveiled three new WhatsApp security updates: support for multiple passkeys per account across iOS and Android, two-step verification that now allows full alphanumeric passwords instead of just a six-digit PIN, and an Android-only feature showing extra context about unknown callers, such as their country or shared groups. WhatsApp says over a billion users already rely on passkeys via Face ID, Touch ID, or screen locks.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-25
WhatsApp is strengthening its two-step verification by letting users set a full password—supporting letters, numbers and special characters—instead of the previous six-digit PIN. The company is also improving caller ID on Android, showing more context about unknown callers such as their country and any shared groups. Both features are rolling out gradually, with the password option available on Android and iOS, while enhanced caller ID is Android-only for now.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-25
WhatsApp now allows users to set a stronger alphanumeric password, requiring at least eight characters with one letter and one number, replacing the six-digit PIN system used since 2017 for two-step verification. The app also now supports multiple passkeys across devices and, on Android, adds country and shared-group-chat info to calls from unsaved numbers.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
WhatsApp rolled out new account-security features, letting users replace their six-digit two-step verification PIN with a longer alphanumeric password and add multiple passkeys to one account, useful for people switching between iOS and Android. Android users will also see added context on calls from unknown numbers, such as the caller's country or shared groups.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-08-25
WhatsApp is updating its security settings to let users register multiple passkeys across different devices and replace the old six-digit PIN with a longer, alphanumeric password for two-step verification. The app is also showing Android users more details about unknown callers, such as their country of origin or shared groups, before they pick up.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-08-25
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