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

A new report claims you're going to need a smartphone or tablet to verify your identity if Google asks you to.

This major Gmail change will certainly take some getting used to if you rely on SMS codes for authentication. It’s worth ...

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

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.

First, QR codes eliminate the numeric authentication code, so there's no code for a scammer to intercept or exploit. Second, they're not dependent on any anti-abuse or anti-SMS swapping protections ...

Google is transitioning from SMS-based authentication to a more secure QR code system for Gmail. This change aims to enhance ...

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

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