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iOS 18 introduces several privacy and security features that enhance the user experience. Some of these features include:

1. Lock and Hide Apps: Users can now lock an app when handing over their phone to someone else, requiring authentication to access the app. This feature helps protect user data when sharing their device with others.

2. Customizable App Icons and Widgets: Users can now place app icons and widgets wherever they want on the home screen, giving them more control over their device's appearance and organization.

3. Tap to Cash: This feature allows users to send money to friends and family by simply tapping their iPhones together. It transfers money without sharing personal information, adding an extra layer of privacy and security.

4. Enhanced Photos App: The redesigned Photos app offers improved navigation and organizational features, making it easier for users to find, manage, and relive their favorite moments.

5. Satellite-based Messaging: iOS 18 introduces satellite-based messaging for emergency situations when cellular coverage is unavailable. This feature ensures users can communicate when they need help the most.

6. Passwords App: Apple's new Passwords app provides a more user-friendly interface for managing passwords, making it easier for users to secure their accounts.

These features collectively enhance the user experience by providing greater control, organization, and security, while also maintaining the privacy of personal information.

The purpose of Apple's new Passwords app is to provide a more user-friendly and accessible way for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to manage and access their stored login information. The app improves upon the existing iCloud password management by making it a more visible and integrated feature within the Apple ecosystem.

The Passwords app serves as an alternative to third-party password managers like 1Password and LastPass, offering a simpler way to manage passwords. While the iCloud Keychain feature already allowed users to save and sync passwords across devices, the Passwords app makes this functionality more accessible by giving it a dedicated space instead of being hidden within the Settings app4.

The Passwords app is built on iCloud Keychain and supports all the features that the Passwords section in Settings does. It works on the Vision Pro and Windows PCs, allowing users to manage their login information across various platforms. By introducing this app, Apple aims to encourage users to adopt more secure password practices and compete with established third-party password manager services.