The USB-C + NFC Titan Security Key will be available starting tomorrow on the Google Store. If you have an iPad with a lightning connector, it’s recommended to get a USB-A Titan Security Key with an Apple Lightning adapter.If you have an iPad with a USB-C connector you can use the USB-C Titan Security Key.If you have a computer with USB-C ports, we recommend you get the USB-C + NFC security key.If you have a computer with USB-A ports, we recommend you get the USB-A + NFC security key.The company’s buying advice is as follows: Meanwhile, the new USB-C + NFC offering comes in at $35. It’s unclear whether Google will keep selling the USB-C only model made by Yubico. That still costs $30 and includes a USB-A to USB-C adapter. This new model joins the existing USB-A + NFC version - again FeiTian - that is unchanged from before. Since NFC functionality is now supported by a wide range of Android phones and iPhones, we are discontinuing the Bluetooth Titan Security Key and focusing on the easier and more widely available NFC capability Previous lineup Speed and Performance Thunderbolt 4 Speeds Thunderbolt 4 boasts an impressive data transfer speed of up to 40 Gbps. Support and warranty for that older model will continue. It is designed to be backward compatible with previous USB versions and provides improved performance and features, such as faster data transfer rates and power delivery capabilities. As such, Google will stop selling the old Bluetooth fob - also made by FeiTian - that featured a micro-USB port for charging and connection. This is part of an explicit shift to NFC over Bluetooth given wide mobile adoption. For example, this new model is just the FeiTian ePass K40 with the aforementioned custom firmware loaded. However, all hardware is based on existing designs from third parties. These 2FA devices feature Google-engineered firmware on the secure element chip to verify the key’s integrity. Inside, there is Near Field Communication (NFC) for 2-Step Verification on phones by tapping. The body features an indicator light and button to confirm sign-in attempts. This USB key can be used for locking and unlocking the PC and is a part of two-factor authentication. This latest Titan Security Key is oblong in shape with a USB-C connector at the bottom, while the top has a keychain loop. The USB Security key or the physical security key is the advanced method of login authentication. Google today announced a new Titan Security Key with USB-C and NFC as part of a refresh to its 2FA hardware lineup.
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