Creating strong passwords has never been the biggest problem for most people. The real challenge begins when it’s time to change them. Think about it: how many times have you actually changed a password after an app warned you that it had been compromised?
If a credential appears in a data breach or is considered weak by current security standards, the user must access the website, find the password change page, create a new password, confirm the change, and update the information stored in their password manager.
It’s a simple process, but also so repetitive that many people end up putting it off indefinitely.
Apple wants to solve exactly that problem in iOS 27.
During WWDC 2026, the company announced a new feature for the Passwords app that uses Apple Intelligence to automatically change compromised passwords on supported websites.
AI Does the Heavy Lifting
The concept is fairly straightforward. When the system identifies a password that is considered insecure or has been exposed in a known data breach, the user will receive a recommendation to update it.
The difference is that, instead of requiring the user to complete every step manually, Apple Intelligence can take over the task.
According to Apple, the technology will be able to access the account management page, navigate through the necessary steps, generate a new strong password, and save the updated credential in the Passwords app.
All of this happens with the user’s authorization and without the need to search through menus or manually fill out forms.
Despite the promising concept, some important questions remain.
The main one concerns website compatibility.
Apple has stated that the feature will work with supported services, but it is still unclear how many websites will be ready for this automation when iOS 27 launches.
There are also questions about how the technology will handle two-factor authentication systems and other security mechanisms that are often part of the password change process.
These are details that will likely become clearer as testing of the system progresses.
The Passwords App Keeps Evolving
Since receiving its own dedicated application, Passwords has been getting increasing attention from Apple.
The goal appears to be turning the tool into an increasingly complete alternative to the specialized password managers available on the market.
Although there are still features available in competing apps that have not yet made their way into Apple’s solution, its deep integration with the operating system remains one of its biggest strengths.
Now, with the ability to automate a task that few people enjoy doing, the app takes another step in that direction.
