By JAMIE TUCKER Consumer Technology Reporter

Remembering passwords is one of the biggest headaches of our digital lives. Experts say weak or reused passwords are behind more than 80% of data breaches.

That’s why Apple and Google are making it easier — and safer — to let technology handle the job for you.

If you have an iPhone, you may have already noticed Apple suggesting long, random passwords when you sign up for a new account. These are nearly impossible for hackers to crack — and impossible for us to memorize.

Apple’s Passwords app, introduced in 2024, securely stores those logins and automatically fills them in when you return to a website or app.

The beauty of Apple’s system is convenience. Instead of writing down dozens of logins or reusing the same one, your iPhone, iPad, or M

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