IOS 26 to Autofill Verification Codes from Gmail and WhatsApp

Rapid Summary

• Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 introduces a new autofill feature for verification codes.
• Previously, this functionality was limited to Apple’s Mail and Messages apps. With iOS 26, the autofill will now work with non-Apple apps like Gmail and WhatsApp.
• The feature was discovered by a user on X (formerly Twitter), who shared that it simplifies copying codes from third-party apps.
• A similar upgrade has been included in macOS 26, where verification autofill now supports Google Chrome alongside Safari.
• It’s speculated that Apple may be responding to user and developer feedback or addressing requirements from European Union regulations to enhance interoperability.

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