iOS 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

Hosts: Mikah Sargent (twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent) and Rosemary Orchard (twit.tv/people/rosemary-orchard)

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