Apple to Require App-Specific Passwords For Third-Party Apps Accessing iCloud

[Weaselboy]

I don't like that it's required. Maybe it's not well-explained, but I don't want to have to remember 25 more passwords now.

I'm not clear from the wording that it is required. It kinda sounds like it is optional, but you are correct... it is not worded very clearly. The wording "you can" makes it sound optional.

 

[rdlink]

The way Apple invokes two-factor is no different than the way Google does it. No different, at all.

The fact that you find Google's two-factor to be more difficult than Apple's just shows your incredible bias towards Apple products.

Because both companies do it the SAME way. I should know, I just activated it on my iPad last night.

P.S. Just because someone is more knowledgeable than you doesn't mean they're making stuff up. Be careful of making this mistake in the future.

What planet are you living on?

I've set it up on both, also, remember? I have to download a separate app for Google Authenticator, and re-enable it on Google's site every time I get a new phone.

 

[spectrumfox]

What planet are you living on?

I've set it up on both, also, remember? I have to download a separate app for Google Authenticator, and re-enable it on Google's site every time I get a new phone.

I live on planet Earth. And no, you don't need to use Google Authenticator.

Google's two-factor auth works by sending a voice or text message with a code to a landline or smartphone of your choice every time you try to connect to your Gmail or Google account from a new device or computer. Once you have authenticated, it will not ask you for the code again for that same device or computer.

It does not require its own separate app, though you CAN use a separate app if you don't wish to receive the voice or text message. Use of Google Authenticator is totally optional.

 

[Tech198]

One-time use, say no more...

Go for the Gold.

 

[Rigby]

I have to download a separate app for Google Authenticator, and re-enable it on Google's site every time I get a new phone.

There are alternative authenticator apps that allow you to move accounts from one device to another without resetting, e.g. this one. Note that the one-time-codes used by Gmail and other services are not Google-proprietary, but generated using an algorithm that is standardized by IETF.

 

[Mums]

Here's a huge advantage of Apple: They have these Apple Stores, with people called "Genius", who are (1) paid to help you for free and (2) capable and willing of helping you. Instead of moaning, make an appointment and they'll sort it out. Whatever problem you have, they have seen it before.

I've been there already - you think you're clever but you're a stooge.