Apple’s iOS 18 Passwords App Enhanced Security and Cross-Platform Features
While many individuals use one or two passwords for everything, with the release of Apple’s iOS 18, a dedicated app will replicate the existing Passwords menu in Settings and add new features like surfacing Wi-Fi network passwords, managing passkeys, 2FA tokens, and providing potential breach notifications.
By making this app more accessible, Apple aims to increase awareness of its built-in security functionalities, encouraging users to rely on these rather than less secure options.
Apple had already introduced password sharing in iOS 17, allowing users to generate and share groups of passwords.
The application might impact businesses like 1Password, although Apple’s basic offering may not meet all user needs.
Eventually, the Passwords app is expected to be available for Windows, aiding cross-platform users.
The updates will be revealed at WWDC on June 10, which is anticipated to be a software-focused event filled with Apple AI developments.
