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Developing· Apple· Published Jul 11, 2026

Passkeys Still Haven’t Fully Replaced Passwords

9to5Mac’s Security Bite notes that passkeys are gaining traction, but passwords still show up often in everyday sign-ins. The piece argues that the older method remains stubbornly common despite better security options.

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Signal Summary

9to5Mac wrote that the promise of a password-free login world has not fully materialized. The article says passkeys are moving forward, but traditional passwords remain widely used.

Why It Matters

For Apple users and anyone managing accounts, the gap between better security tools and real-world habits matters. If passwords still dominate, the shift to easier and safer sign-in methods is slower than advocates expected.

DNA Read

The source is a 9to5Mac reporter-style commentary focused on passkeys and passwords, and the available text supports a cautious attributed summary without treating the opinion as confirmed fact.

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  • 9to5MacDocumentOriginal

    Security Bite: Passkeys were supposed to have killed the password by now... - 9to5Mac

    Arin Waichulis

    “9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integr”
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