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Google says it wants you to sign into Gmail with QR codes, not SMS

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 ...
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Gmail's New Security Shield: QR Codes Replace SMS for Bulletproof Authentication

In a significant move to enhance user security, Google is set to replace the traditional SMS-based authentication for Gmail with a more secure QR code system. This transition, expected to unfold over ...
The Hindu

Google to introduce QR code authentication for Gmail instead of SMS

Google is reportedly introducing QR codes as an authentication for Gmail instead of SMSes. Per a report by Forbes, citing Ross Richendrfer, a Google spokesperson who said the company is moving away ...
Android

Gmail will soon use QR codes for two-factor authentication

Google has long offered SMS as an option to receive two-factor authentication codes for Gmail. However, there are risks associated with it. Criminals can easily intercept SMS verification and make you ...
Digit

Google is working on making your Gmail more safer and secure: Here’s how

As the online world becomes more complicated, it becomes even more critical for us to stay safe. In this regard, tech giants are also trying to keep malicious activities under track. For the same ...
PC World

Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this instead

With around 1.8 billion active users worldwide, Gmail remains the most popular email service by far. Google was also one of the first to pioneer and popularize two-factor authentication (2FA). You ...