Google is gearing up to replace SMS text messages with QR codes for account authentication in Gmail. This strategic shift is part of Google’s efforts to enhance the security and efficiency of ...

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

While my opinion may not be popular, I think Google's QR code authentication is better than other 2FA methods.

One very easy and convenient way to share access to a wi-fi router is by generating a QR code for joining that wi-fi router, ...

Getting codes via a text message is convenient ... Google plans to replace the six-digit SMS codes and will show a QR code that users simply have to scan with the camera app on their phone.