Google launches QR code feature for Business Profiles, making it easier to send customers directly to the review page.

You'll soon see a big change in how your Gmail account is secured and your two-factor authenticated logins are handled.

You can share the QR code with your customers in your marketing materials or hang it in your store to help them leave you a ...

Google is aiming to dump SMS as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail and switch to a more secure approach using QR codes.

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 ...

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The new Android beta build adds Auracast support with Samsung Galaxy One UI 7 devices, Android 15 and Pixel 9 devices.

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

Google plans to replace SMS codes with QR codes for account verification. If you're logging into Gmail, one current authentication option is a six-digit code sent via SMS. However, this method has ...

Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that you would scan with your device.