AgileBits recently launched an iOS 8 version of 1Password for beta testers, which includes support for Touch ID and app extensions, two new developer features introduced with iOS 8.
With the update, 1Password beta testers are now able to use Touch ID to unlock the app's main password, which then allows the app to supply passwords directly to Safari using extensions. The entire process has been demoed in a two Vine videos from Gabriel Nevado (via MacGeneration), who accesses his 1Password content using Touch ID and is then able to enter a password from the app directly in Safari using the Share sheet.
Accessing 1Password on an iOS device with iOS 7 requires users to enter a master password each time the app is opened, and while the app has a built-in browser, it is not possible for the app to input passwords in Safari automatically. With iOS 8's new APIs, apps like 1Password are able to provide a much simpler user experience.
Earlier this month, MacStories shared an in-depth look at app extensions, which allow third-party apps to share services with other apps. The feature also lets developers create widgets for the Notification Center and it allows for custom system-wide keyboards for the first time. Touch ID integration for third-party developers is also one of the 4,000 new APIs Apple introduced with iOS 8.
The iOS 8 1Password update is only available to beta testers at the current point in time, but will likely be released to the public following the official launch of iOS 8, which is expected this fall.
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Hail to the king, baby!
I assume you're using Cloud Keychain then? Just curious, you should certainly be using some form of password management. We just encourage all users to use some form of password management, even if it isn't our own.
The video is cut short. It definitely fills :)
I assume in this case the user who posted this video (it wasn't us) probably didn't want their email to be visible in a video to the public.
Finger exercises commence! Just pace yourself, no need to strain a muscle early in the beta cycle. :)
Touch ID or the device passcode can be optionally used as a convenient way to unlock 1Password, very similar to how the PIN code is used in the current version.
Keep in mind that Apple does not allow developers access to the actual finger print. It can only confirm that the finger print matches or not. To set this process up we do store the user's master password in the iOS keychain. It has two restrictions on it that truly matter. The first is that it stays only on the device and will never be synced to other devices. This data is also only accessible by 1Password, no other applications can see or access this data. That's the big one, the second is that it requires the user to validate either via the passcode or Touch ID to gain access.
It's important to remember that we can't derive the master password from the finger print, we're never given access to the finger print data and only receive a "yes/no" type of response from Apple's frameworks.
As I said, it's completely optional and you can choose to use it or not based on your security requirements. I'm sure our security expert will write up more on this prior to release as things are subject to change.
To answer the question of the device passcode, we can do this because when the master password is stored, it can also be accessed when the device passcode is provided. Again, this is limited strictly to the app that stored it.
We <3 you as well :)
Yup, pretty sure it was just cut short due to time, or the user wanted some privacy. Of course, the user who posted this could've just used fake credentials.
:) Hopefully we can go a few steps further here.
Upvote!
AgileBits is actually a Canadian company. While we're primarily a remote company we do have a pretty big presence in Canada, and an office in downtown Toronto. I'm from the US, so, looking forward to fireworks on Friday, but our Canadian contingent is definitely going to have their fun as well.
If you're Canadian, enjoy Canada Day!
Right now it does require interaction from the user. I'm not sure whether we can take that extra step if there is only a single matching item or not, it may be a limitation of the extension system at the moment.
Edit: Signup link was removed due to immense demand. We're full up, sorry folks.
We may not be able to accept everyone but it's worth signing up if you're willing to test. We would certainly love to hear feedback and receive any bug reports for those having trouble.
I assume at this point that if the device is unlocked then iCloud Keychain is unlocked as well. Beyond that I have no clue what they might do. But, we agree, TouchID is starting to look awesome :)
I come from the future, and I can tell you, the future is amazing :)
Cannot wait!
PS: For anyone that's jailbroken on iOS 7.1.2, iTouchSecure in Cydia has third party Touch ID access. I'm using that to hold me over until the fall.
Yes, looks amazing. I can't wait for the 1Password update -- not having to enter a master password every time I use the app will be awesome. Entering passwords directly in Safari is pretty useful too.