Apple to Launch Standalone 'Passwords' App in iOS 18 and macOS 15

[MacRumors]

Apple plans to introduce a new Passwords app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The Passwords app, which will serve as an alternative to third-party apps like 1Password and LastPass, will provide a simpler way for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to access their stored login information.

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.

Article Link: Apple to Launch Standalone 'Passwords' App in iOS 18 and macOS 15

 

[STOCK411]

Queue the "dammit I just moved all my Passwords to 1pass/Lastpass"


Feels like this will be the current password "app" but on steroids (and probably cross-platform (windows/android etc) compatible

 

[DougTheImpaler]

I'd actually be interested in using it but the only way I'd consider giving up my current password manager (Bitwarden) is if it was available for all the platforms I use daily - including third-party browser plugins and Windows. Without that, it's just another way to trap you in Apple's ecosystem.

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Thank you Mr. Federighi, this is highly appreciated.

 

[al256]

Finally. I don't want password software subscriptions.

 

[nfl46]

Finally! This was definitely needed.

 

[kinless]

Sounds like a good start, but I'm hoping they'll expand to include custom entries (such as software licenses, etc.). I've been evading 1Password's subscription model with their older versions but can't avoid that forever, especially if I upgrade to a new machine. If Apple has a decent replacement that mirrors 1Password then I'll make the jump.

 

[Apple_Robert]

This is good news even though it should have already been done.

 

[Maclver]

Monday can't get here soon enough!!! This is in my top 3 of requests!!!

 

[julesme]

I’ve found Apple’s solutions somewhat confusing. I‘m often asked whether I want to turn on Keychain to access a particular password across devices, yet this password is already accessible across my devices (maybe through Safari?).

Makes no sense to me - maybe I’m a Luddite.

 

[2Xtreme21]

Awesome. I’ve had a “Passwords” shortcut to the settings app on my Home Screen for a while as I tend to go in there a lot.

 

[Realityck]

Apple plans to introduce a new Passwords app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The Passwords app, which will serve as an alternative to third-party apps like 1Password and LastPass, will provide a simpler way for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to access their stored login information.

Always like free very useful Apps. This is a smart move by Apple.

 

[Phillyfinest89]

let loose was iPad event name for a reason…get ready because it’s just getting started. Apple coming out of that old aged shell!

 

[gigapocket1]

Just hope its not Apple capped... For instance, the journal app leaves a lot to be desired..

 

[nortonandreev]

This would be great!

 

[FormerMacZealot]

Wow, only a decade late 🥱 Way to lead the clotting edge, Apple.

I'll stick with Bitwarden for now.

cjr

 

[aloysiusfreeman]

I'm interested. I use the built-in one that's tucked in Settings, and it's fine.

 

[sppunk]

I’ll stick with Strongbox and its open source compatibility (and incredibly easy use).

But this is likely better than the current iOS password system which lacks so many features that makes it nonfictional imo.

 

[coffeemilktea]

I've been using iCloud Keychain for years, and it's so good (and so convenient) that I genuinely never saw the appeal of third-party password managers.

 

[roar08]

I'd consider canceling 1Password if this works well.

 

[Populus]

Well, about time! If they improve even further how it works, I will seriously consider adopting it as my only password manager. Hopefully it will also allow you to save passwords in the form of “notes”

 

[spotlight07]

Hopefully I can import my 1Password and it will be cross-platform. Would love to stop paying for password managers.

 

[1Peace]

1Password killer?

 

[Tyler O'Bannon]

Interested. If this works cross platform, it’s game on.

 

[dominiongamma]

Anything to get away from subscriptions based passwords devices like 1Password is a good thing