Late last year, Google's 2FA app received a major iOS update that introduced a new design and dark mode as well as bulk account transfers. Now, Google Authenticator has received a new update that increases security.
Version 3.2.0 of the Authenticator adds Google's privacy feature. Similar to Drive, the user must authenticate using either Touch ID or Face ID before the list of 2FA codes is displayed. In the app settings, you can set whether authentication should take place immediately, after 10 seconds, one minute, or 10 minutes. Face ID or Touch ID was previously only required before exporting accounts from the Google Authenticator.
Use the search bar to retrieve login information faster
In the meantime, Google has expanded the account transfer feature - useful when setting up new devices - to more than 10 accounts per QR code generation. This should be a big time saver for those who have many online accounts stored. In addition, the app now has a search bar to quickly retrieve specific login details. You can find the full update description below.
Google Authenticator version 3.2.0:
- Transferring multiple accounts to another device is now possible.
- Searching for accounts is now possible.
- The privacy feature can now be activated.
The update is now available in the App Store for Download ready. (Photo by bigtunaonline / Bigstockphoto)
