iOS 8 to Bring Safari's Saved Passwords to Third-Party Apps

Logging in to apps may soon be a whole lot easier and faster in iOS 8.

Apple is reportedly adding a new feature to its mobile OS, which will allow apps to access login credentials stored in Safari to automatically fill in username and password information in third-party apps.

The feature will rely on Safari's existing AutoFill and Passwords feature, according to 9to5Mac.

Right now, Safari can store passwords and other login information in its keychain, and automatically fill them in when you log in to a service from within the browser. But if you try to log in to the same service using a third-party app, you need to manually type in your information. Read more...