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Subject: Re: Apple to Launch Standalone 'Passwords' App in iOS 18 and macOS 15
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2024 23:09:56 -0000 (UTC)
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Enrico Papaloma <enrico@papaloma.net> wrote:
> Apple to Launch Standalone 'Passwords' App in iOS 18 and macOS 15
> 
> Apple plans to introduce a new Passwords app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and
> macOS 15. The Passwords app will serve as an alternative to third-party
> apps like 1Password and LastPass.
> 
> There's already a Passwords feature built into Apple's operating systems,
> but it is hidden in the Settings app and it can be a little difficult to
> find for those who are not familiar with it.
> 
> Apple has been gradually introducing new password features, such as storing
> logins and passwords, supporting one-time login codes, and offering
> password generation options directly in Safari.
> 
> Like the existing Passwords section in Settings, the dedicated Passwords
> app will be built on iCloud Keychain, Apple's feature that is able to sync
> login and password details across Apple devices. It will support all of the
> features that Passwords in Settings supports, and it will also work on the
> Vision Pro and Windows PCs.
> 
> The app includes logins and passwords for websites, Wi-Fi network
> passwords, and Passkeys, a feature that uses Face ID or Touch ID to log
> into websites instead of a password. Data from the app can be automatically
> inserted into websites and apps when a user logs in.
> 
> Apple's aim with the Passwords app is to encourage customers to use
> stronger passwords and avoid repeating passwords for multiple websites and
> services. 
> 
> Apple will be competing with longtime third-party password services like
> 1Password and the company does plan to allow customers to import their
> passwords from other services.
> 
> Apple plans to unveil Passwords during next Monday's WWDC keynote event.
> https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/06/apple-standalone-passwords-app/
> 

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