Google is changing the way you confirm if contacts are legit. The company has begun rolling out a QR code to verify that the person you're communicating with is, in fact, who they say they are, ...

A post by 9to5Google highlights the existence is a new Google Messages beta, which reportedly holds the company's new QR code-based key verification feature. While the Android System Key Verifier ...

Google Messages is rolling out QR code-based key verification to confirm that you’re “communicating with the person you intend to.” ...

Google Messages looks to be planning a sizable update to group chats, with the highlight being an ability to join via links and QR codes ...

Android's built-in QR scanner has gotten a significant visual update. As reported by 9to5Google, the QR code scanner is getting a new look and some new features that you may have on your phone ...

Why QR codes? If you're wondering why QR codes, Richendrfer and Google security communications manager Kimberly Samra zeroed in on the vulnerabilities of SMS authentication.

Signal is finally adding a new feature that allows users to synchronize their old message history from their primary iOS or Android devices to newly linked devices like desktops and iPads.

Google tests QR code verification for text messages It helps you make sure you're messaging who you think you're messaging.