Best two-factor authentication apps for iOS 16 in 2023
Two-factor Authentication requires you to use a personal device that isn't the device you're using when you log in to enhance security. Here are the best ones for iOS 16.
Chip is a 30-year Apple industry veteran, is author of 18 commercial Mac software products, and is a former Apple and Sony employee. He began hacking away on Apple computers on the Apple II+ in high school in the mid 1980's, then moved on to the Mac in the early 90's. In a previous life he created the game developer audio tools for Playstation 2 at Sony, and worked on the New World OpenFirmware found in late 90's Macs.
Two-factor Authentication requires you to use a personal device that isn't the device you're using when you log in to enhance security. Here are the best ones for iOS 16.
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