Apple Takes a Bite Out of Cross-Platform Password Management: New iCloud Passwords Extension for Firefox on Mac

Apple Takes a Bite Out of Cross-Platform Password Management: New iCloud Passwords Extension for Firefox on Mac

Apple's password management ambitions have taken a significant leap forward with the release of an official iCloud Passwords extension for Firefox on macOS. This move signals Apple's growing focus on competing in the password manager market currently dominated by third-party services like 1Password and Bitwarden. Apple's Password Management Journey Over the past few years, Apple has steadily integrated password manager-like features into its operating systems. These features include: Automatic password generation Secure password storage in iCloud Keychain Password breach detection With the introduction of iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, Apple consolidated these functionalities into a dedicated Passwords app. This app positions Apple as a direct competitor to established password management solutions. Limited Browser Support: A Stumbling Block One area where Apple lagged behind its platform-agnostic competitors was browser support. While Safari on macOS seamlessly integrated with the …