Sep 10th 2026
iOS Today 819
Passwords Are Dead-ish
When Credentials Go Seamless on iOS
Are passwords really on their way out, or are we stuck with them a bit longer? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dig into Apple’s latest moves in credential management and reveal why the end of passwords is only “dead-ish.” Find out why this shift matters for both convenience and security, and how it could upend your digital habits.
- Apple Passwords app evolves: features, security, and sharing explored
- Passkeys adoption, magic links frustration, and passwordless future
- Passkeys security benefits and everyday use cases discussed
- Verification code autofill and cleanup
- Real-world quirks and reliability of code autofill features
- Shared groups and Wi-Fi credentials streamline family password management
- Comparing Apple Passwords vs. third-party managers: features and limitations
- Password best practices debunked: phase out bad habits
- App Caps: ESR magnetic matte screen protector and Spark Daily Learning Puzzles
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