Facebook has begun testing end-to-end encryption enabled by default on Facebook Messenger. The chat service already offered the functionality, but this still has to be enabled manually.
Apple’s lawsuit against Epic Games to be appealed on October 21
The appeal in last year’s lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games is set for October 21, FOSS Patents says. Both companies appealed the ruling and are allowed to plead their cases on that day.
Data small number of users of 2fa app Authy seen at hack parent company
The data of a small number of users of Authy, a two-step authentication app, was stolen in a hack of parent company Twilio. It concerns a total of 125 users, the company reports.
Spotify introduces new personalized feeds for music and podcasts
Spotify is releasing a modified home screen design this week, first for the Android app and later for the iOS variant. The audio application now displays enhanced personalized suggestions across the Music and Podcasts & Shows categories.
Blizzard will stop selling loot boxes in Overwatch this month
Activision Blizzard will stop selling loot boxes in Overwatch after the current Anniversary Remix event. Players will therefore no longer be able to spend real money on loot boxes from August 30, but can still earn them by playing the game.
Netflix will double its mobile game offer this year
Netflix will roughly double the number of mobile games that can be downloaded via the streaming service by 2022. There are currently 26 games available for free to Netflix subscribers, and there should be 50.
Snapchat goes live with parental controls
Snapchat has gone live with Family Center, its parental controls feature. The feature allows parents to see their children’s friends list and see who they are interacting with. The feature does not affect many other parts of the app.
WhatsApp gives users 2.5 days to delete messages
WhatsApp now gives users 2.5 days to delete messages, the chat app has announced. The Meta subsidiary gave users just over an hour to delete messages, but that limit has now been stretched.
DuckDuckGo will soon block Microsoft scripts on third-party websites
DuckDuckGo will soon block Microsoft tracking scripts on third-party websites. The company does mention the exception of a script on its own platform that allows advertisers to see if Microsoft ads have led to more customers.
Threema releases version chat app that does not contain code from Google
Threema has released a new version of its encrypted chat app. The version, called Threema Libre, doesn’t use Google’s software library or code, the developer says. The app is available for Android devices through the F-Droid app store.