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 Mac remembers it for you. The next time you log in, the