Neowin News Feed for: Authenticator

A 13-year-old prodigy helped improve the security of Microsoft products

Usama Jawad — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has shared the story of a child prodigy, with whom the company has been working since he was 13 years old, to improve the security of its products. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator users: Your password auto-fill is dying soon - this is what to do

Paul Hill — Fri, 30 May 2025 05:26:01 +0000

Microsoft Authenticator is now warning users that auto-filling passwords will no longer be available from July. Here are your options going forward. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator gets three major improvements to enable secure authentication

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a major update to its Authenticator app, enhancing the passkey registration process and overall security. Read more...

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Microsoft adds Authenticator Lite for Outlook on iOS and Android for better email security

John Callaham — Sat, 27 May 2023 10:14:01 +0000

The new Authenticator Lite feature is embedded into the Outlook apps for iOS and Android and offers a new degree of security for the email app via push notifications inside the app. Read more...

Sync in Google Authenticator does not have E2E encryption yet, so use it at your own risk

Usama Jawad — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:12:02 +0000

Although Google Authenticator customers are rejoicing over the addition of sync functionality to the app, security researchers have noted that it does not have end-to-end encryption yet. Read more...

Google Authenticator adds a critical long-awaited feature after 13 years

Paul Hill — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:32:01 +0000

Google has updated Authenticator on Android and iOS so that you can sync your two-factor authentication codes. This will protect your ability to log in to sites even if you lose your phone. Read more...

Outlook for iOS and Android will soon work as two-factor Authenticator

Taras Buria — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:10:02 +0000

The Microsoft 365 Roadmap reveals a non-email-related feature coming to the Outlook app on iOS and Android. Users will soon be able to complete multi-factor authentication for work/school accounts. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator is no longer available on the Apple Watch

Steve Bennett — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:38:02 +0000

After announcing late last year that support would be dropped, Microsoft has pulled the plug on the Authenticator App for Apple Watch, with the latest update removing it from the device. Read more...

Autofill in Microsoft Authenticator now can generate strong passwords

Taras Buria — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:34:01 +0000

Microsoft is taking one more step to make its Authenticator app a full-fledged free alternative to mainstream password managers. The latest update lets you generate strong passwords in autofill. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator adds a new password manager to its Android and iOS apps

Abhay V — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:00:01 +0000

Microsoft Authenticator is adding a new autofill feature for passwords in beta form. The feature currently syncs passwords only via Microsoft accounts across desktop and mobile platforms. Read more...

iOS users can soon use Microsoft Authenticator as their password manager

Abhay V — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:38:01 +0000

Microsoft Authenticator will soon let iOS users replace the in-built keychain feature for managing passwords. Users will be able to sync credentials across platforms through their Microsoft accounts. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator for Android now lets users change passwords right from the app

Abhay V — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated the Authenticator app for Android with account management features, that lets users update security information, review recent activity, and change passwords right from the app. Read more...

Google Authenticator update adds dark mode, tool to transfer accounts between devices

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 07 May 2020 05:30:01 +0000

Google has rolled out a major update for its Authenticator app that adds a dark theme, improves the UI/UX, and adds an import/export tool to easily transfer synced accounts between devices. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator beta for iOS updated with new account management features

Abhay V — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:34:01 +0000

The Microsoft Authenticator app is being updated for iOS TestFlight users, enabling users to change passwords, update security questions, and view recent activity. The wider rollout will happen soon. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator update brings security notifications for Microsoft accounts

Abhay V — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:28:01 +0000

Microsoft is updating the Authenticator app on Android and iOS to add security notifications. Sensitive changes such as password changes and unusual logins will trigger a notification on the app. Read more...

Microsoft declares an end to passwords with new Authenticator and Secure Score features

Rich Woods — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:00:01 +0000

At its Ignite 2018 conference keynote today, Microsoft announced a number of new security features, such as improvements for Microsoft Secure Score, and new features for Authenticator. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator companion app goes live on Apple Watch

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:58:01 +0000

After a few weeks of beta testing, Microsoft Authenticator is now officially available on Apple Watch as part of version 6.0.1 of the app. It lets you approve sign-in notifications on your smartwatch. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator for Apple Watch is now available in public preview

Abhay V — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:26:01 +0000

Microsoft today announced that it is making available a public preview of the Microsoft Authenticator companion app for Apple Watch. You need to be enrolled as a Beta tester to be able to try it out. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator adds account backup and recovery for iOS beta testers

Rich Woods — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 19:16:01 +0000

Microsoft announced today that it's adding account backup and recovery to its Authenticator app on iOS, and it's available for beta testers now. The feature will come to Android later this year. Read more...

Twitter now allows you to use a third-party app for two-factor authentication

Rich Woods — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:58:01 +0000

Twitter today announced that those with two-factor authentication enabled on their account can finally use a third-party app, rather than having to have a text message sent to them. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator for Android adds fingerprint support

Rich Woods — Wed, 24 May 2017 19:50:01 +0000

Microsoft today updated its Authenticator app on Android, with the main new feature being support for fingerprint scanners. The changelog for version 6.1.7 doesn't list any other new features. Read more...

Microsoft enables password-free account sign-in on iOS and Android - but not Windows phones

Andy Weir — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is simplifying two-factor authentication by allowing users to log in to their Microsoft accounts without a password, via its Authenticator app on iOS and Android - but not on Windows phones. Read more...

New Microsoft Authenticator beta for iOS adds profile pictures and more

Rich Woods — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:02:01 +0000

Microsoft released a new beta version of its Authenticator application for iOS today, bringing the version number to 5.3.2. It adds icons, profile pictures, and it has some bug fixes. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator beta updated on iOS; now allows users to edit accounts

Rich Woods — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 04:46:01 +0000

Microsoft today updated its Authenticator beta app on iOS to version 5.1, bringing the ability to edit accounts, as well as re-order them. The new feature is already available on Windows and Android. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator now supports phone sign-in on iOS and Android

Rich Woods — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 23:16:01 +0000

After the feature showed up in beta versions of the app a few weeks ago, phone sign-in is now generally available on iOS and Android, although there's no word on Windows 10 Mobile. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator beta updated for iOS and Android; now offers phone sign-in and more

Rich Woods — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:50:01 +0000

Microsoft issued the first major update today for its Authenticator beta apps on iOS and Android. The app can now be used for signing into your Microsoft account right from your phone. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator finally comes out of beta on Windows 10 Mobile

Rich Woods — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 22:20:01 +0000

After five months in beta and three months of broken promises, Microsoft's Authenticator app for Windows 10 Mobile is finally out of beta. It comes as an update to Azure Authenticator. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator 4.1 beta now available for iOS, adds push notifications

Rich Woods — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:06:01 +0000

Microsoft seeded a new beta of its Authenticator app for iOS today, bringing the version number to 4.1.0. The update finally adds the ability to receive push notifications for Microsoft accounts. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator beta on iOS updated with new features to version 4.0.4

Rich Woods — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 23:32:01 +0000

After releasing the Microsoft Authenticator app a week and a half ago, the company has updated its beta app on iOS to include support for adding personal Microsoft accounts and more. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator coming to Windows phones "later this week"

Rich Woods — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:02:01 +0000

In a TechNet blog post today, Microsoft confirmed that the Microsoft Authenticator app will arrive for Windows phones later this week. The company also provided an update on the iOS and Android apps. Read more...

Microsoft's Authenticator app is now available for iOS and Android devices

Rich Woods — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:50:01 +0000

As promised, Microsoft has released its new Authenticator app for iOS and Android today. The app is designed to make two-factor authentication easier, and it replaces the old Azure Authenticator app. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator is coming to iOS, Android, and Windows on August 15 [Update]

Rich Woods — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that its new Authenticator app will be available for iOS, Android, and Windows from August 15. The app will combine consumer authentication with Azure Active Directory. Read more...

You can download Microsoft's new Windows 10 Mobile Authenticator app, but it's still in beta

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has been working on its Windows 10 Mobile Authenticator and users can take a sneak peek at the new beta version. Once final it will include support for push notifications and Windows Hello. Read more...

Microsoft wants to log you in with your phone, body and wearables - just not a password

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:24:01 +0000

Microsoft is opening up the Windows Hello platform to other OEMs. They'll now be able to build wearables and devices to sign you into your PC securely and conveniently, without a password. Read more...