Microsoft starts testing iCloud Photos integration into Windows 11

Source: Microsoft

When Microsoft announced its new Surface devices, we also got an update on its plans to integrate iCloud Photos into its native Photos app. According to Microsoft's update last week, it has started to roll out the update to the Photos app to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.

The Microsoft Photos app lets you view, organize, and share photos from your PC and OneDrive. And with this update (version 2022.31100.9001.0), you'll get the option to access your iCloud Photos directly within the app. Your iCloud Photos will appear alongside your other sources. You will need to sign into the iCloud for Windows app to get this to work.

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Apple now has an iCloud password extension for Chrome

Source: Apple

It's now possible for Windows Chrome users to access strong Safari passwords on its browser. Apple just launched a new iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome. This extension was launched alongside iCloud for Windows version 12.0, which adds the "passwords" item to the list of available services. If you select that option, it will prompt you to download the extension.

As the description states, if you use Safari to generate strong passwords for websites automatically, you can access these passwords on Chrome, too. And if you create passwords in Chrome for Windows, these will sync with iCloud so you can use them on Apple devices also. 

Source: Engadget

You might soon be able to sign onto iCloud using Face ID and Touch ID

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It looks like Apple is trying out new ways for users to sign onto iCloud.com. Apple users who have the beta versions of iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina can use Face ID or Touch ID to sign in. Beta users who visit beta.icloud.com or beta-equipped devices will get asked via a popup if they want to sign using either one of those systems. They won’t need two-factor authentication after. This move makes sense as these methods are already being used to unlock devices and make purchases with Apple Pay. And if it’s secure enough for those, it should be secure enough for iCloud.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft, Apple working on fix for iCloud bug plaguing latest Windows 10 update

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If you’re using iCloud for Windows and are trying to install the Windows 10 October update, you won’t be able to at the moment. A bug has been discovered that creates problems for updating or syncing shared photo albums when using the latest Windows 10 update. Microsoft said it’s working with Apple to solve this issue. In the meantime, they’ve blocked PCs with iCloud installed from getting the latest update. And those who try to install iCloud right now will get a warning that Windows doesn’t support this version yet. Here’s to hoping Microsoft and Apple fix this issue immediately.

Source: Engadget