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UK government phases out passwords; Google Wallet eyes iPhone challenge

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The UK government is phasing out traditional passwords for 23 million users, adopting passkeys to reduce phishing risks and save an estimated £600 daily on SMS costs. Separately, Google Wallet is reportedly preparing to challenge Apple Wallet's dominance on iPhones, potentially offering a more integrated experience for iPhone users beyond using Google Wallet within Safari. AI

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UK government phases out passwords; Google Wallet eyes iPhone challenge

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google Wallet could soon put up a fight against Apple Wallet on iPhones It could save iPhone users from using Google Wallet in Safari. https://www. androidautho

    Google Wallet could soon put up a fight against Apple Wallet on iPhones It could save iPhone users from using Google Wallet in Safari. https://www. androidauthority.com/google-wa llet-iphone-apk-teardown-3710795/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersec…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    UK.gov begins killing off passwords for 23 million users Passkeys promise fewer phishing headaches – and £600 a day off Whitehall's SMS bill https://www. thereg

    UK.gov begins killing off passwords for 23 million users Passkeys promise fewer phishing headaches – and £600 a day off Whitehall's SMS bill https://www. theregister.com/security/2026/ 09/14/ukgov-begins-killing-off-passwords-for-23-million-users/5296088 # Tech # Technology # Tec…

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