SMS codes have long been less secure than other forms of authentication. With QR codes, Google aims to reduce users' ...

Instead of getting six-digit log-in codes via SMS, which is unsafe and prone to phishing, users will see a QR code that they ...

Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes. The ...

Google has shared more details around its plans on replacing SMS codes with QR codes for user authentication. Read on for the ...

According to Richendrfer, over the next few months, Google will be "reimagining" how the company verifies phone numbers.

Google is shifting from SMS verification to QR codes when creating Gmail accounts!As per 9to5, Google considers SMS-based two ...

The search-and-ads giant introduced SMS distribution of one-time passcodes for authentication for Gmail in February 2011, and ...

Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of ...

Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes, a Google spokesperson said. Here’s what you need to know.

Google is finally dropping support for SMS-based login codes, which is widely considered an insecure form of two-factor ...

Google sent SMS codes to users as part of two-factor authentication. These codes helped confirm identity and also prevented ...

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security.