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by nopal 3173 days ago
How do the Google iOS apps handle authentication, since NFC security keys aren’t supported by Apple?
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superdaniel 3173 days ago
I believe the Feitan key mentioned in the article supports Bluetooth LE. If you go to their website it shows that they support iOS.

https://www.ftsafe.com/products/FIDO/Multi#Compatibility

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zghst 3173 days ago
NFC keys are now a possible reality since iOS 11 API opened up the hardware to developers.

Here's an example: https://github.com/hansemannn/iOS11-NFC-Example

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georgiedown 3173 days ago
For the record, it's only possible to READ tags using iOS 11.
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eldridgea 3173 days ago
If you're signing into a Google app, it'll kick you over to the Google Smart Lock app. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-smart-lock/id11520663...

I don't think it supports things like Safari though.

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