iOS 819: Passwords Are Dead-ish - When Credentials Go Seamless on iOS
Show notes
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
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Contact iOS Today at [email protected].
Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today
Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.