Months after its release, iOS 26 is still delivering meaningful improvements for iPhone users.
While some changes were instantly noticeable, a quieter Apple Wallet upgrade has solved a long-standing AutoFill problem many users didn’t even realize could be fixed.
iOS 26 introduced several visible updates, including the much-debated Liquid Glass design. However, some of its most useful changes happened behind the scenes.
One such improvement is an upgrade to AutoFill, which now works seamlessly across the entire system instead of being tied mainly to Safari.
Before iOS 26, AutoFill worked best inside Safari.
Users could quickly enter credit card details during online purchases, but the experience often broke down outside the browser. Important fields like CVV codes or expiration dates would sometimes fail to fill, forcing users to manually fetch their cards.
Apple Wallet takes over AutoFill
With iOS 26, Apple moved AutoFill out of Safari and into the Apple Wallet app.
AutoFill now pulls card details directly from Wallet, where Apple Pay was already integrated smoothly. This change allows Wallet to serve both as a payment method and a secure hub for card information used across apps and websites.
The process is now simpler and more consistent.
Users tap a payment field, select AutoFill, choose a card from Apple Wallet, and authenticate using biometrics like Face ID. The details fill instantly, without copying, pasting, or missing fields.
Making payments easier
Apple Pay remains the fastest checkout option when available, but not all merchants support it.
Some websites, smaller organizations, or buggy payment portals still require manual card entry. The new AutoFill system makes those moments far less frustrating by offering a reliable alternative directly from Wallet.
The Apple Wallet AutoFill upgrade may not grab headlines, but it solves a real, everyday problem.
By extending AutoFill systemwide, Apple has made online purchases faster and less painful, especially in situations where Apple Pay isn’t an option.
