Apple may rename Apple ID to Apple Account later in 2024, report says

Apple ID could see a rebrand and take on the Apple Account moniker before the end of 2024, a new report reveals. The current version of Apple ID with an official email address was first released after the introduction of iCloud in 2011. While some versions of Apple ID have been around since 2000 – first with iTool, which was changed to .Mac and then to @me .com – its modern form has been around for over a decade. The report did not specify the reason behind the rumored rebranding.

According to a report from MacRumors, unnamed sources close to the Cupertino-based tech giant claim that the Apple ID name will be dropped in favor of Apple Account. The rebranding is reportedly being done as part of the company’s experiments, and the new name could be rolled out this year. As for when users should expect this change, the suggested timeline is alongside the release of iOS 18 and macOS 15, which will likely be in the months of September or October.

It’s unclear if the name change serves a larger purpose, and if the Apple ID structure will again undergo a change like it did between 2000-2011, or if it’s just a marketing change. It should be noted that Apple ID is the only way to sign in to an Apple device, access iCloud, use Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Pay and other company services and is an important system for the company.

Last year, Apple announced password support with iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. Apple users were automatically assigned an access key that could be used to sign in to their Apple ID on the web. This meant that users would not require passwords to log into their account, and access keys also added an extra layer of security.

While the arrival of iOS 18 could potentially end the era of Apple ID, there are reasons to look forward to it. According to a report, the next-generation iPhone operating system may bring a visual upgrade to the user interface (UI) and add Apple Vision Pro elements such as a translucent effect and a blur effect. iOS 18 is also said to bring a range of artificial intelligence (AI) features to the iPhone.