In an attempt to improve user privacy, Google's Gmail has decided to replace SMS authentication with QR codes.

Google intends to gradually remove two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail users that relies on SMS. Instead, QR code ...

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 ...

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

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

Google will instead introduce on-screen QR codes that will have to be scanned with your chosen authentication device in order ...

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

Google is reportedly introducing QR codes as an authentication for Gmail instead of SMSes. Per a report by Forbes, citing ...

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

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

Google is gearing up to replace SMS text messages with QR codes for account authentication in Gmail. This strategic shift is ...

Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication for Gmail with QR codes, a move aimed at enhancing security and combating ...