Google is ditching SMS - and will now use QR codes for Gmail account authentication

Google is officially moving away from using SMS messages in its Gmail account two-factor authenticator. Gmail spokesperson ...
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 ...
The New York Times

The Best Two-Factor Authentication App

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
Forbes

Gmail Security Alert: Google To Ditch SMS Codes For Billions Of Users

Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail ...
Android Authority

Microsoft Authenticator: What it is, how it works, and how to use it

Microsoft Authenticator is a security app for two-factor authentication. It competes directly with Google Authenticator, Authy, LastPass Authenticator, and others. You may run into the app when ...