1Password touch 2.0 Now Available
A former pick of the week for me, and one of my most-used Mac and iPhone apps, has just seen the latter, mobile version updated. I had a chance to try out 1Password touch 2.0 [Free - iTunes link], and the new ability to sync Wallet Items, along with an entirely new, very robust way to sync over Wi-Fi, work the way such things ought.
If you loves security, and want the ability to take your super-strong, pseudo-random passwords, as well as credit cards, debit cards, and all that new goodness, with you, give it a try.
May 31st, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Now that iPhone OS 3.0 can remember login information, and it’s the “real” Mobile Safari doing it, instead of a limited Safari-like interface in 1Password, I can’t see myself using this. I already have a passcode to unlock the iPhone (with no grace period to use it without the passcode) so it’s as safe as 1Password’s 4-digit passcode.
I guess saving additional information like router passwords, bank account information, driver’s license number, and the other “Wallet Items” could be useful for people, but I actually have all that stuff memorized anyway. Since it’s free it might be worth using the “Wallet Items” just in case I need to know something obscure, but I honestly don’t think the web login has any use now for me now that 3.0 has it. If I shared my iPhone with friends or children, then maybe I’d want that extra password protecting some important logins, though.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:13 am
I just wish it could be set to start on the logins tab. It drives me crazy to have to tap on the tab every time.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:16 am
Just tried out the new Wi-Fi sync – AWESOME!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 1:38 am
Quite liked it when I’ve tried it in the past but afaik there is no windows client
shame apple won’t hurry up and approve ikeepass
June 1st, 2009 at 6:18 am
@Muero
1Password gives 4-digit and long master-password, so you can require the longer password if you want to, for example, do online banking. No way will MobileSafari be remembering any financial or otherwise sensitive password data of mine…
June 1st, 2009 at 6:46 am
i’m giving it a try but i’m scared my info will get out somehow when i’m on my wifi connection or something.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
@Redfood: u can. all u need to do is hit “more” –> “edit” and rearrange the icons in the bar to make the logins as the first one from the left. Hit “done” and enjoy.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
@kate: Please go to 1Password’s web site and read about their security technology. No need for factless paranoia.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:32 pm
1Password is my most used app on my iMac. Like Rene, I’ll continue to use 1Password on even with 3.0. I won’t trust my bank info to Safari. That may sound paranoid, but paranoia has served me well over the years.
@Rene: “Credit cars” should be “credit cards.”
@kate: You should always do your homework when it comes to your security. Don’t just use security programs without some basic info on how they work. 1Password’s website is very informative. Good Luck!
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:20 am
I love 1Password and use it all the time. I have a lot of different website logins that I have trouble remembering – 1 for fun, 1 for business, etc. It’s very secure and I won;t switch over when 3.0 comes out. mSecure is my other password and account information software, and I swear by it’s backup features and it’s security features as well.