Google Says Users Could Be Better Off Using 'Sign In With Apple'

Last week, during the WWDC 2019, the iPhone maker announced Sign in with Apple, its new privacy tool to replace the sign-on services from Google and Facebook. The Cupertino-based company even said that free services need to respect privacy too, which obviously aimed at its rivals. Google’s Mark Risher was not pleased to hear that at all but still thinks people will be safer with this tech.

On Wednesday, Risher, currently Google’s director of product management, said:

According to the director, Google has not articulated properly what comes next when users click “Sign in with Google,” probably make them misunderstand at a time when there are a lot of concerns about safety in the tech world. All in all, he stated that it’s still better to use Sign in with Apple or Google’s sign-on compared with random usernames and passwords.

Talking to the Verge, Risher continued by saying the internet can benefit from technology and people will be safer.

Google didn’t respond immediately to comment requests.

With Sign in with Apple, users can use their Apple ID as a credential for signing into apps and websites and ditch the trouble of entering email addresses. The tool doesn’t use social account logins due to risks of putting users into being tracked online, it instead takes advantage of users’ iOS devices for credentials verification. The iPhone maker claims that its tool offers users convenience with no concerns over privacy.

Meanwhile, through the use of sign-on services, its rivals build user profiles for ad targeting. The Cupertino-based firm makes profits from the sale of services and hardware, so it doesn’t have any interest in user data. Sign in with Apple are operational on iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and Macs. If you are on webs, you can also enjoy this service on Windows and Android.