They were saying there isn't a public API for it (if I'm remembering correctly).

k00b

I think it’s possible to run code in the secure enclave so the keys would never leave it, just sign things and return them signed. It’s likely how FaceID etc works.

phaedrus

Oh hmmm, they might've been been wrong or I might've misunderstood them.

bitcoin

The iphone could become the biggest Bitcoin Wallet overnight

kilianbuhn

> Today, I guess you can store private keys in the secure enclave but you can't use them without taking them out and putting them in memory

Are you sure? According to the Bloomberg article the key is not accessible by the Operating System. But they don't support EC-DSA yet (I guess that means only RSA and Schnorr?).

Anyways, Apple is always happy to sell new features that are exclusive to new hardware. And they are **desperate** for new features - just look how much time they wasted on "better camera" in the presentation last year.