iOS Security Suggestion: Option to hide all characters when typing password

iOS shows the last character typed when typing in passwords. There should be an option in Settings to hide all characters.

This setting should be available for all related devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, etc.).

Posted on Feb 14, 2023 10:26 AM

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Feb 14, 2023 1:57 PM in response to DivineCordial

DivineCordial wrote:

iOS shows the last character typed when typing in passwords. There should be an option in Settings to hide all characters.

This setting should be available for all related devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, etc.).

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