Google announced that its email app for Android devices has just been updated with some security features that will make its users' accounts more secure than ever!
After adding support for multiple third-party accounts, the company is now implementing new security features that will protect these accounts as well.
If you already have Gmail for Android installed and use it on a daily basis, then you may have noticed these changes. According to the company, Gmail 's OAuth features provide support for all Yahoo and Microsoft accounts. So if you manage your Yahoo or Microsoft account through Gmail , you will definitely benefit from the OAuth support .
Take advantage of the new 2-step verification
O Auth adds an extra firewall and allows users to take advantage of the security features it offers, such as two - step verification and account recovery .
Google has yet to confirm how it will roll out the update or whether it will be available through the Play Store. Gmail on Android may be updated silently, without notifying users when it becomes available.
This means you'll need to be mindful the next time you add an email account to Gmail , because you won't know when the last update was installed on your phone.
It is also worth noting that this latest version, together with bug fixes and performance improvements, will be released soon, which means that these new features will not be immediately available to everyone.
