Apple has updated its iCloud for Windows application, a move that hints at the future introduction of support for an extension that enables the use of iCloud passwords via the Chrome browser on Windows.

Everyone is multi-platform nowadays

The updated app — invaluable for any Windows 10 user — also brings improvements in the Folder Sharing user interface, making it much easier to access and share folders across any supported platform.

iCloud for Windows is a must-have tool for anyone who uses iCloud. That could be any of the millions of recent switchers who own an iPad or iPhone but mainly use a Windows PC, or anyone else using multiple platforms.

Once the new version is installed, users should find a new “Passwords” section in the app with an iCloud Keychain logo. Chrome support isn’t yet complete, pending publication of an iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome, but most reports believe this is imminent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chrome, Windows and iCloud

Once it’s installed, Windows users will be able to access iCloud Keychain passwords on Windows via the Chrome browser. Apple’s only other Chrome extension is for iCloud Bookmarks, as 9to5Google notes.

The software lets users keep photos, videos, mail, calendar, files, and other important information in iCloud up to date and available on your Windows PC. The tool is quite sophisticated — when it comes to photos it will keep “lightweight versions” of images on your PC, and will automatically sync bookmarks from most browsers to stay up to date with Safari.

Essentially it acts as a glue to ensure all your most important information (including documents, images and more) remains available and in sync across all your devices.