Until now, deleting something you sent or received in Messages only deletes the content for you,” according to Android Police ...

Google says SMS messaging for 2FA has become increasingly problematic, as reported earlier by Forbes, as scammers and fraudsters use the technology to spoof user accounts. Ross Richendrfer, head of ...

Currently, Google sends SMS codes for two reasons: to confirm that a new login is legitimate and to block spammers from opening Gmail accounts in bulk. You type in your credentials, and a moment later ...

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

Google will soon phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The company will use various techniques, including attempting to verify the user’s number directly with their ...

QR code verification is more secure than SMS authentication as there is no message containing an access code. No code means ...

Google Messages looks set to get an upgrade which could save you from the inevitable discomfort after sending that message ...

Hackers know this, which is why they target users' 2FA codes to commit fraud and steal access to Google accounts. All that said, any 2FA is better than no 2FA, so it's worth tolerating SMS-based ...

Google will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication for Gmail accounts. QR codes will be used instead of SMS codes. This change will reduce the impact of rampant, global SMS abuse.

There are new features for Android and Pixel phones, including live location sharing in the Find My app.

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

Google says SMS messaging for 2FA has become increasingly problematic, as reported earlier by Forbes, as scammers and fraudsters use the technology to spoof user accounts. Ross Richendrfer ...