It happened as it came The rumor mill predicted was: Apple has iOS 18, iPadOS 18 And macOS 15 Sequoia provided its own password manager. Technically speaking, it existed for a long time, but it was well hidden in the interface – especially in the system settings of the iPhone, iPad and Mac. With the new operating system to be released in the autumn, Apple is bundling the functions in its own app, simply called Apple Password (German words from the press release: “password app” without any hyphens). What can the application do and is it a valid alternative to specific competitors such as 1Password Or last pass,
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After opening the app on macOS, you initially think you are dealing with a new incarnation of the Reminders app (Reminders) – the look and feel are very similar. On the left are various categories such as “All” (all passwords), “Passkeys”, “Codes” (for one-time codes), “WLAN” or “Security” (where warnings about leaks should appear). Then the individual passwords are listed in the middle, the details of which can be seen on the right. For each password, Apple provides tips on its security level, you can create passwords and sort them into (family) groups.
On the iPad, Apple Passwords is structured the same as on the Mac, but on the iPhone it has been visually redesigned (if only because of the portrait layout). The app offers all the standard functions that its competitors also have, but it comes at no cost. So – at least so far – it is not part of any iCloud+ Packagesbut can be used free of charge. The tool is also available on Windows, where Apple will integrate it into the iCloud for Windows app.
The problem: all eggs in one basket
Apple has also integrated various synchronization functions. Apple Passwords continues to work with Apple’s iCloud Passwords, which you can then distribute to your device. A feature – activated by default – must enable the use of Passkeys Speed ​​up and automatically convert websites that offer the technology (passwords that have already been saved should be retained). Passkeys uses biometrics (Face ID and Touch ID) to secure passwords, so entering a password is no longer necessary. Various large providers such as Google, X, PayPal, Microsoft, eBay and WhatsApp are already using this service.
Google shuts down Fitbit’s web dashboard, shrinks fitness trackers to in-appAs practical as the new Apple Password app may be, users should be aware that they are putting all their eggs in one basket when using it. In connection with iPhone PIN Theft Case (In the meantime Better Safet) It turned out that thieves also used passwords saved by iOS on iPhones. If the affected people had used alternative apps with their own access instead of Apple’s password storage, they would not have been lost so easily. Professionals are likely to continue to rely on external apps as password managers. Their use remains possible.
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