Major Gmail change just confirmed for millions — what you need to know

Getting a security code sent via text to gain access to your Gmail account will soon be a thing of the past as Google will ...
techtimes

Gmail SMS Authentication Is Shutting Down in Favor of QR Code Verification—Is This a More Secure Method?

Google is now planning to phase out the use of SMS authentication for Gmail, and the company is looking towards using other methods that are far safer and more convenient than text messages. Various ...
Android Police

Gmail wants to switch from SMS authentication to QR codes

Matthew is the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police. He's been gaming since his first taste of a TI-99 at four years old. Matthew has been an Android user since the HTC Hero and has covered ...
Android Police

Fight me: Google's new QR code authentication should be the standard

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

UAE bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication

UAE banks are phasing out SMS OTPs for online card payments starting January 6, 2026, due to security risks like SIM-swapping ...
Ars Technica

Google plans to stop using insecure SMS verification in Gmail

A username and password just won’t cut it anymore. Users around the world logging into Gmail have often relied on Google SMS pings to securely access their accounts, but that’s changing. Google now ...
HotHardware

Gmail Is Ditching SMS Authentication For QR Codes: What You Need To Know

Security measures are constantly being improved to ensure updated protection for users. As a result, Google has now disclosed that it is making plans to phase out SMS security authentication for Gmail ...
AppleInsider

How to automatically delete two-factor authentication codes in iOS 17

The Messages and Mail apps on iOS can quickly become cluttered with SMS codes for two-factor authentication, but iOS 17 can automatically delete them. Here's where to find it. SMS two-factor ...
Droid Life

Gmail Losing SMS Authentication Because It’s Really Not That Secure

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. News from Google this morning is that Gmail will soon ditch SMS code authentication, because honestly, it’s ...
Macworld

How to find alternatives for verification codes when roaming

Many websites and apps rely on a weak form of two-factor authentication (2FA) that involves texting you a short number or code. These sites and apps might also offer to make an automated voice call ...
Lifehacker

One Million Two-Factor Authentication Codes Were Recently Exposed

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...