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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Microsoft Is Getting Rid of Passwords in One Month. Here's What You Need to Do ASAP
If you rely on Microsoft Authenticator to store your passwords, time is winding down. Starting in August, Microsoft will require you to use passkeys instead of keeping all of your Microsoft passwords on its mobile app and your old passwords will vanish. But that's not bad news. Passkeys can cut out risky password habits that 49% of US adults have, according to a recent CNET survey. Making it a practice to use the same password for multiple accounts or include personal hints, like your birthday, can be risky. It could be an easy giveaway for hackers to guess, which can lead to identity theft and fraud. Here's what you need to know about Microsoft's timeline for the switch and how to set up passkeys for your Microsoft accounts before it's too late. Microsoft Authenticator houses your passwords and lets you sign into all of your Microsoft accounts using a PIN, facial recognition such as Windows Hello, or other biometric data, like a fingerprint. Authenticator can be used in other ways, such as verifying you're logging in if you forgot your password, or using two-factor authentication as an extra layer of security for your Microsoft June, Microsoft stopped letting users add passwords to Authenticator, but here's a timeline of other changes you can expect, according to Microsoft. July 2025: You won't be able to use the autofill password function. August 2025: You'll no longer be able to use saved passwords. If you still want to use passwords instead of passkeys, you can store them in Microsoft Edge. However, CNET experts recommend adopting passkeys during this transition. "Passkeys use public key cryptography to authenticate users, rather than relying on users themselves creating their own (often weak or reused) passwords to access their online accounts," said Attila Tomaschek, CNET software senior writer and digital security expert. So what exactly is a passkey? It's a credential created by the Fast Identity Online Alliance that uses biometric data or a PIN to verify your identity and access your account. Think about using your fingerprint or Face ID to log into your account. That's generally safer than using a password that is easy to guess or susceptible to a phishing attack. "Passwords can be cracked, whereas passkeys need both the public and the locally stored private key to authenticate users, which can help mitigate risks like falling victim to phishing and brute-force or credential-stuffing attacks," Tomaschek added. Passkeys aren't stored on servers like passwords. Instead, they're stored only on your personal device. More conveniently, this takes the guesswork out of remembering your passwords and the need for a password manager. Microsoft said in a May 1 blog post that it will automatically detect the best passkey to set up and make that your default sign-in option. "If you have a password and 'one-time code' set up on your account, we'll prompt you to sign in with your one-time code instead of your password. After you're signed in, you'll be prompted to enroll a passkey. Then the next time you sign in, you'll be prompted to sign in with your passkey," according to the blog post. To set up a new passkey, open your Authenticator app on your phone. Tap on your account and select "Set up a passkey." You'll be prompted to log in with your existing credentials. After you're logged in, you can set up the passkey.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Tranzzo Explains the Role of 3D Secure in Enhancing Online Payment Security for Businesses
Learn how 3D Secure verifies cardholders, reduces fraud and chargebacks, and builds customer trust in every online transaction your business processes. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 / / -- For any business that accepts online payments, customer trust starts with payment security. And when card data is involved, there's no room for compromise. Tranzzo breaks down how 3D Secure helps protect online transactions — and why it's essential for both businesses and their customers. 3D Secure (3DS) is a security protocol that verifies the cardholder's identity during online payment. How it works: Customer enters card details Redirected to a secure bank page Confirms identity (SMS code, push notification, Face ID) Payment goes through only if verified 3DS is also known by branded names such as Visa Secure and Mastercard ID Check. Key benefits for business: Lower fraud risk Fewer chargebacks Increased customer trust Higher approval rates — when implemented right Want to protect your business from fraud and chargebacks? Contact Tranzzo Polina Toropova Tranzzo [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Apple could make iPhone 18 look like Android—and sell it as an upgrade in 2026
So far, there have been a multitude of leaks about the iPhone 17 series that is expected to launch in September in just a few months' time. But alongside that, a slew of reports have also contributed to what the next, next generation of iPhone, the iPhone 18 series could look like. In particular, leaks about the display of the iPhone 18 series have come out, which gave us a hint as to what to expect, including the smaller Dynamic Island and more. In a way, the aesthetics of the front of the iPhone may start to resemble the likes of Android devices. Here's what could be in store for the future. Apple Event 2023: iPhone 15 Pro is shown after its introduction.(AP) ALSO READ: iPhone 17 screen size accidentally revealed by popular case maker: Report Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his recent Power On newsletter, mentioned that Apple could be planning on reducing the size of the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 18. But at the very same time, we have a slew of contrasting reports from other publications, including The Information, which suggested that the iPhone 18 could debut a punch-hole cutout in the top left of the iPhone display, and the other Face ID components could actually be integrated under the display. If you think about it, Android phones have offered hole-punch cutouts for years now. The Pixel 5 had a hole-punch in the top left of the display, the Galaxy S10 Plus also had a pill-shaped cutout in the right of the display, and there are countless examples. So, if the iPhone models do start offering hole-punch cutouts as standard, irrespective of the position, it might be hard to tell them apart from most Android phones out there. So, could Apple lose out on its visual identity? The coveted Dynamic Island look? Well, only time will tell. Three Stage Transformation Coming, Analyst Says In separate reveals, display analyst and popular Apple insider Ross Young mentioned on X that there could be three stages in the way Apple actually implements reshaping its Dynamic Island cutout and the display at large. In 2026, he believes that there could be a small notch, as some under-display Face ID elements remain in the notch, not transparent under the panel. In 2028, a couple of years later, he believes all Face ID elements would be under the panel, except the selfie camera - without a notch. And ultimately in 2030, he says that the selfie camera of the iPhone will also move under the display, and there will be no punch-hole or notch at all, making for a seamless, all-display look. What do we think? Well, Apple has offered the same size Dynamic Island since the iPhone 14 Pro, and now we are in the iPhone 16 generation and the Dynamic Island has looked exactly the same, exactly the same size. So, it wouldn't be wrong of users to expect a big design change coming from Apple, considering it has been a while. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price And More
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 18 could kill the display cutout — here's why that could be a disaster
In the modern smartphone market, getting the most out of the space on-screen is crucial. That's why there's a big push by the makers of the best phones to offer true uninterrupted displays by eliminating anything that would get in the way, including cutouts for the front camera and other sensors. I've been thinking about that after seeing several news stories about future design directions for the iPhone, whether it's next year's iPhone 18 or the 20th Anniversary iPhone looming far off on the horizon. A popular rumor for both of these phones has Apple shrinking or getting rid of the pill-shaped cutout on the iPhone's front display, which took the place of the physical notch that characterized iPhone displays from 2017 through 2022. When I first heard about this potential change, I was as excited, but the more I've been thinking about some of the rumors, the more worried I am. The notch first appeared with the iPhone X as a way for Apple to expand the screen of its phone while continuing to reserve space for the front camera and the sensors needed for Face ID unlocking. Then, starting with the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022 and moving to all iPhones by 2023, the notch made way for a pill-shaped cutout that became an integral part of Apple's Dynamic Island feature. While the TrueDepth camera and Face ID sensors are located in that cutout, it serves another purpose. It's where the iPhone displays alerts, notifications and live activities without interrupting the user's current task. The pill is pretty noticeable, and arguably helps the iPhone to stand out from other smartphones. In a recent Power On Newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that Apple will shrink the Dynamic Island in the iPhone 18. Meanwhile, The Information's Wayne Ma reported last month that the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro would only have a small pinhole cutout in the top left corner, while the Face ID sensors will be hidden under the display. In concept, removing the pill would help to make the screen even more seamless than it has already been post-notch. But I am worried about how Apple and other app developers would then design their apps and interfaces to adapt to this. Currently, the pill-shaped cutout is a physical, and therefore unavoidable, part of the iPhone's interface. As a result, apps are designed around it. For instance, if you open a webpage on Google Chrome, you'll see the pill-shaped cutout placed above the address bar at the top of the screen. If this cutout is removed, then there's no reason to stop that part of the screen from being used by an app. But that would then mean the Dynamic Island has to pop in every time it's relevant, or remain as a static on-screen cutout. Let's go back to the Chrome web-browsing example again: imagine that you're reading something and then the Dynamic Island appears with an update. It may have to appear as an overlay, covering the address bar or text, and if it's an ongoing task, like listening to music, it would then stay there for as long as you're playing tracks. Alternatively, if Apple makes sure that any app or feature leaves ample room for the Dynamic Island to appear then you end up with a lot of dead space, which makes apps look messy and disorganized. In the interest of fairness, I will say that apps already struggle to make the best use of the iPhone's screen to hide the cutout. For instance, many of the best streaming services tend to make terrible use of display real estate. I've also found that games have a lot of issues when it comes to hiding the iPhone's camera cutout. What's more, we're at least a year away from any change this dramatic. The iPhone 17 series will arrive this fall, and while some models could see the Dynamic Island shrink, it's unlikely to disappear entirely. I doubt the Dynamic Island is going to disappear entirely. But as a result, Apple and anyone else making apps for the iPhone is going to need to tackle the challenge of finding the Island a new home when there's no display cutout to center it around. With multiple reports suggesting a change is in the works for iPhone starting in 2026 and beyond, hopefully Apple and co. have already been figuring out how to overcome this problem. And if they haven't, then it's time to start thinking about it.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Apple said to make 3 big design changes to iPhone in next 5 years
Apple appears to be planning major design updates for the iPhone lineup over the next few years. While the focus for now remains on the upcoming iPhone 17 series expected later this year, a fresh report sheds light on the longer-term roadmap Apple could follow as it aims for a clean, uninterrupted screen on its future iPhones. The new details come from Ross Young, a well-known display analyst who has a fairly reliable track record with Apple-related leaks. According to Young, Apple is working on a three-phase transition that would eventually result in a truly all-screen iPhone with no notch, no cutouts, and no punch holes. Here is everything we know about cutout in 2026As per Young's post on social media platform X, Apple's first big step is expected to arrive in 2026, possibly with the iPhone 18 series. Instead of removing the Dynamic Island or punch hole entirely, Apple could reduce the size of the current cutout. This is because certain Face ID components may still need to remain above the screen, though others could begin moving beneath the move would be a gradual refinement of the current design rather than a complete redesign. While this may not sound like a huge design change, it will be the beginning of Apple's plan to hide sensors under the display over time. However, other reports, including one from The Information, have suggested that Apple might completely do away with the Dynamic Island by 2026 and opt for a small hole-punch camera instead. So far, Apple has not officially confirmed any of these sensors under the screen by 2028advertisement If Apple sticks to Young's timeline, the next major design change would happen in 2028. By then, most Face ID components, except for the selfie camera, are expected to be hidden beneath the screen. That means users would still see a small punch hole for the front-facing camera, but the rest of the display would appear more seamless. This would bring the iPhone much closer to the long-awaited "all-screen" design, where users can enjoy content on a clean display without any interruptions. However, it still wouldn't be the final step in Apple's screen design without cutouts by 2030According to Ross Young, Apple may only be able to achieve its true all-screen design by the year 2030. By then, the company is expected to place both the Face ID sensors and the selfie camera under the screen, eliminating the need for any visible holes or this sounds exciting, it also means users could have to wait up to five more years for a completely uninterrupted display experience on the iPhone. That's a longer timeline than some other sources have instance, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple might introduce a special iPhone model in 2027 to celebrate the device's 20th anniversary. This model could feature curved edges, ultra-slim bezels, and possibly even a full-screen front with no visible sensors. If true, it would mean Apple might fast-track its still testing designs behind the scenesadvertisementIt's important to note that Apple's long-term design plans are often subject to change. A product planned for launch in 2027 or 2030 may still be in early stages of development, and many of the technical aspects, especially placing sensors under the display, still need to meet Apple's quality and performance analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo have suggested that Apple has not finalised the components for its upcoming foldable iPhone, which is rumoured to arrive in 2026. That shows how fluid these timelines can be. What's clear is that Apple is working toward a much cleaner design for future iPhones. But whether that happens in 2026, 2028, or 2030 will depend on several factors including component readiness, supply chain support, and internal of now, all these rumours remain unofficial. Apple rarely confirms its plans in advance, so users will have to wait for more leaks to get a clearer picture. Until then, it's best to take these timelines with some caution. But if the reports are accurate, iPhone fans could see some of the biggest design changes ever over the next five years.- Ends
