Apple's Autofill Feature to Expand to Third-Party Apps in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe

Apple is enhancing its autofill feature for one-time verification codes in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe. The feature will now support third-party messaging, email, and browser apps, making it easier to autofill 2FA codes from popular apps like Gmail and third-party messaging apps. This update is expected to improve user experience and make Apple's autofill feature even more indispensable.

Apple is set to enhance its autofill feature for one-time verification codes in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, making the process more seamless for users. The update, expected to be released this fall, will expand the feature to support third-party messaging, email, and browser apps. This means users will be able to autofill two-factor authentication (2FA) codes from popular apps like Gmail and third-party messaging services, improving overall user experience [1][2].

The current autofill feature can pull in SMS codes from Apple's Messages app and 2FA codes in Apple Mail. These codes appear above the iOS keyboard and are automatically deleted after use. The feature also works on the Mac via Text Message Forwarding, but only in Safari. With the upcoming update, iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe will detect SMS codes in third-party messaging apps and 2FA codes in third-party email apps like Gmail. Additionally, third-party browsers on Mac will be able to use the 2FA autofill feature, previously exclusive to Safari [1][2].

These enhancements come as more websites and apps are adopting two-factor authentication for logins. Apple's autofill feature has become increasingly useful for users who rely on 2FA codes daily. The upcoming update is expected to make this feature even more indispensable, as it will support a broader range of apps and improve convenience [1][2].

Apple is currently in the seventh round of developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. The seventh beta for macOS Tahoe, build 25A5346a, includes the enhanced autofill feature [3]. The company is anticipated to release its milestone operating system updates in the fall, coinciding with the launch of new hardware, such as the latest iPhone models.

For investors and financial professionals, the enhancement of Apple's autofill feature can be seen as a strategic move to improve user satisfaction and retention. As Apple continues to innovate and expand its features, it remains a strong contender in the tech industry [1][2][3].

References:
[1] https://startupnews.fyi/2025/08/21/ios-26-makes-apples-killer-autofill-code-feature-even-better/
[2] https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/20/apples-killer-one-time-code-autofill-feature-gets-even-better-in-ios-26/
[3] https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/18/apple-moves-to-its-seventh-ios-26-macos-tahoe-26-developer-betas-as-release-looms