Apple has extended its two-step verification feature to include authentication of FaceTime and iMessage logins, The Guardian reports.
First introduced in early 2013, Apple’s two-step verification requires users to enter a verification code that appears on a trusted iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when signing in with their Apple ID and password, providing an extra layer of protection against compromised or hacked passwords.
The security feature has been enabled for direct iCloud account features since its introduction, although other services continued to only require a standard password for access.
