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  • 1Password begins adding support for passkeys on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

    1Password begins adding support for passkeys on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

    With iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 officially out, 1Password has begun implementing passkey support to its iOS app.

    Passkey is a recently developed technology by the FIDO Alliance in collaboration with major companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Instead of traditional passwords, it enables users to log in using secure methods like facial recognition or biometrics, eliminating the need to create and type a passcode.

    The technology was first introduced in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, and users have been able to create and save passkeys using Safari and iCloud Keychain. With iOS 17, this functionality will be extended to third-party apps. The well-known password manager, 1Password, is one of the first to announce support for passkeys in its iOS app.

    The new functionality in 1Passwords offers to ability to manage and use passkeys on mobile apps and browser extensions, securely share passkeys, and customize business policies. 1Password has also stated that users will soon be able to unlock their password vaults using only a passkey.

    1Password is available for free on the App Store, although some features require a paid subscription.

    If you’ve tried the new 1Password passkey feature under iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via 9to5Mac and the App Store

  • AgileBits announces upcoming passkeys feature support for 1Password

    AgileBits announces upcoming passkeys feature support for 1Password

    Software developer AgileBits has announced full support for the upcoming passkey protocol, the passwordless login credential that Apple has begun transitioning to. The company has announced its efforts to incorporate this feature into 1Password for iOS.

    Over in its blog, AgileBits explained that once a new passkey key been created on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you’ll be able to choose where to store it. The passkey can either be synced between devices, locked to a specific device, or only support syncing within a specific ecosystem. 1Password, in turn, will let you use your passkeys on any device and any major browser.

    Passkeys can then be shared with anyone by placing them in a shared vault or placed in item sharing for short-term access.

    In the current 1Password beta apps, the Watchtower feature will notify you when one of your existing accounts can be secured with a passkey. An on-screen prompt will explain where your new passkey will be stored. If you already have an account with the website, you’ll see an option to update your current credential with the new passkey or save it as a new one.

    Changes to passkey can also be synced across devices and are available in 1Password for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, and Linux.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via blog.1password.com

  • 1Password 8 for iOS released, adds Apple Watch support, assorted other changes

    1Password 8 for iOS released, adds Apple Watch support, assorted other changes

    Software developer AgileBits has announced the release of 1Password 8 for iOS, the new program also adding a version for Apple Watch as an extension of its iOS app.

    Per AgileBits’ blog post:

    1Password now offers complications you can configure for quick access to nearly any kind of information from your 1Password account. Need to keep your booking code handy while traveling? Add it as a complication to your current watch face so you can get to it in a single tap. Always logging into a particular account for work that needs a two-factor code? Pin it to your watch face for at-a-glance access.

    The Apple Watch feature also allows users to view custom fields (including multi-line notes) and custom item icons. Users can designate individual items in their 1Password account using their ‌iPhone‌ to have them sync securely to Apple Watch. 

    The company also offered the following fixes and changes for the iOS app:

    A brand new version of 1Password for Apple Watch is now available with new features, complications support, and more!

    ◆ You can now turn off two-factor authentication for your 1Password account from within the 1Password app.

    ◆ We’ve improved the experience with VoiceOver while viewing an item details, including the way that field labels and contents are handled and enhancements to fields viewed in Large Type.

    ◆ You can now sort your Favorites.

    ◆ You can now reorder and manage pinned fields.

    ◆ In-app toast messages can now be read by VoiceOver such as when tapping fields to copy it.

    ◆ We’ve added a What’s New billboard so you can learn about new features in the latest release.

    ◆ The Home screen now has an empty view if you haven’t customized it yet.

    ◆ The app icon has been slightly updated.

    ◆ We’ve improved the design of the Home screen.

    ◆ We’ve made some improvements to vulnerable password checks in Watchtower.

    ◆ We’ve updated some translations and localization.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where the title of the Home screen wouldn’t display.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where a pinned field that was removed from an item could not be unpinned.

    ◆ You can now tap and hold an item in a list to preview it.

    ◆ We’ve improved horizontal scrolling of banners on the Home screen.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where AutoFill would show dates for suggested Password items instead of their titles.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where archived and deleted items would be shown when the items list is opened from the Home tab.

    ◆ Copying a one-time password will no longer display a notification while in the app.

    ◆ The title in the Search tab no longer resizes when starting a search.

    ◆ We’ve made various design improvements throughout the app and fixed some visual issues.

    ◆ We’ve optimized performance of item lists.

    ◆ We’ve improved the experience of selecting multiple items and performing actions on them.

    ◆ We’ve made some improvements to the way that back buttons are displayed on iPadOS.

    ◆ If you tap a tag on the Items tab and open an item, navigating back from the item details will no longer take you to the All Items list.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where if set to lock immediately, 1Password did not unlock to the last item that was visible prior to locking.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where renaming a tag wouldn’t sync the change to your 1Password account.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue that prevented fields with matching section identifiers from being deleted.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where vaults wouldn’t be shown when moving an item.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where the keyboard would cover the “add tag” field.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where tapping the reveal button on a field when signing in manually wouldn’t reveal the field.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where typing numbers into a password field would change the keyboard to numbers after each character.

    ◆ Canceling search now returns you to the previous view.

    ◆ We’ve removed the “Pin to Home” menu option on the password history entries as it wasn’t usable.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where icons throughout the app could look blurry.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue that could cause inaccurate password strength results for items.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue that’d prevent you from using drag-and-drop to move an item to a shared vault.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where tapping an item would load its details twice on iPad.

    ◆ Tapping a tag on the Home tab will now properly redirect you to the tag.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue where the list of vaults shown when moving an item wouldn’t be read by VoiceOver.

    ◆ We’ve fixed a visual issue with the stripes shown at the top of the app when editing an item.

    ◆ We’ve fixed an issue with the color of the subtitle text used under the title of an item when viewing a list of items.

    1Password 8 for iOS is available through a subscription basis, and individual pricing begins at $3.99 per month for unlimited access across several platforms, including iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, and others. A 30-day free trial is also available.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors, the App Store, and AgileBits

  • iPassword 8 for iOS, iPadOS released, offers UI overhaul, new features

    iPassword 8 for iOS, iPadOS released, offers UI overhaul, new features

    If you’re a fan of 1Password, you’re going to like this.

    AgileBits has released 1Password 8 for iOS and iPadOS. The new version offers the following major fixes and changes:

    • Updated user interface/modern design
    • Customizable home screen
    • Watchtower dashboard (offers an at-a-glance overview of your security health)
    • Biometric unlock allows for unlocking with Face ID
    • Performance updates allow for faster sync, search, unlocking, and more

    1Password 8 requires iOS 15.0 or later or iPadOS 15.0 or later to install and run. The software is available for a 15 day free trial, with the following subscription plans available:

    Monthly Subscription for One $3.99

    Individual Annual Subscription $35.99

    Families Monthly Subscription $6.99

    1Password Annual Subscription $59.99

    Monthly $19.99

    Annual $239.99

    Try 1Password free for 14 days, then find the plan that’s right for you or your business. Use 1Password on as many devices as you need, with apps for every platform, unlimited password and item storage, and personalized support.

    If you’ve had a chance to try 1Password 8 for iOS or iPadOS, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via 1password.com and the App Store

  • 1Password to bring Masked Email feature to its software, helping to prevent phishing attempts by external parties

    1Password to bring Masked Email feature to its software, helping to prevent phishing attempts by external parties

    This is kind of nifty.

    Software maker 1Password, which since 2019 has used the Sign in with Apple feature to allow iPhone and Mac users to protect their privacy by allowing them to generate random email addresses when they need to access a new website, service or app, has announced that it will be bringing a similar feature to its own software.

    The company has partnered with email host Fastmail to introduce a feature called Masked Email. Like its Apple counterpart, the tool allows you to create unique email addresses for your logins. Users can create the aliases directly within the 1Password app, allowing the tool to be accessed on all platforms where the password manager is available.

    “Reliance on technology has grown substantially, especially over the last year, and so has our susceptibility to data breaches and spam,” said 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner. “For any streaming services, newsletters, or other online accounts that people have signed up for, Masked Email makes it possible for them to use email aliases to help keep their online identities private on any platform, but still manage them from a primary email inbox. And if they start receiving unwanted emails, it’s also a clear way for people to identify which of those services have shared, leaked or sold their email address.”

    The new feature could prove vital in helping to safeguard users’ online privacy. In many cases, privacy breaches begin with phishing emails. As such, a user is far less likely to click on a suspicious link or inadvertently share your personal information if you don’t get one of those messages in the first place.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via Engadget