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There is no statement regarding Windows Phone because the Windows 10 Mobile version of the Authenticator app has had this, for like, forever.
Even when scanning QR codes and using it instead of Google Authenticator for things like Github, to authenticate it uses Windows Hello and scans my Iris with near infra-red.
Entering passwords? Since when *yawn*
You'll probably find this is more about pimping out the conveniences of using the Microsoft eco-system over app and Google services.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
