iOS 819: Passwords Are Dead-ish - When Credentials Go Seamless on iOS

About this episode

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 iOSToday@twit.tv. 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