Apple today released a new version of the iCloud for Windows application, which supports Windows 11, Windows 10, etc. The update of the iCloud 12.5 version adds a new iCloud keychain for Windows users Password manager application.
With the new password management option, users running Windows can access iCloud keychain passwords and can add, edit, copy and paste, delete, and query user names or passwords. Apple released an updated version of iCloud for Windows in January this year, suggesting a new password application, but Apple has not implemented it until now.
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The new iCloud password extension of Microsoft Edge browser and Google Chrome browser works in conjunction with the password function, allowing iCloud passwords to be automatically filled in on Windows devices, just like in the Safari browser. The username and password created for the website are automatically added to the password application.
The Windows version of the iCloud keychain password is stored in an encrypted database and transmitted to the browser extension using an encrypted channel. The password is not stored in plain text. The iCloud for Windows password is part of iCloud for Windows 12.5, and Windows users can download it from the Microsoft Store. The iCloud application for Windows is designed to allow Windows users to access their iCloud files, photos, emails, etc. from Windows devices.
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