Vratislav Holub In this regular column, every day we look at the most interesting news that revolves around the California company Apple. We focus here exclusively on the main events and leave aside all speculations and various leaks. So if you are interested in current events and want to be informed about the apple world, definitely spend a few minutes on the following paragraphs.
Instagram is launching a feature for group video calls
Currently, due to the current global pandemic, we are forced to stay at home as much as possible and possibly avoid any social interaction. For this reason, many people have learned to use a number of different applications to connect with their family and friends. FaceTime and Skype are undoubtedly the most popular services among apple users. But even Instagram itself is aware of the importance of virtual connection, which has now come up with a brand new function. You will now be able to create groups for up to 50 users, in which you can then start a group video call. Instagram announced this news through the social network Twitter, where it also presented a short demonstration video.
An easy way to video chat with up to 50 of your favorite people? Yes please?
Starting today, you can create @messenger Rooms on Instagram and invite anyone to join? pic.twitter.com/VKYtJjniEt
- Instagram @instagram May 21, 2020
WhatsApp is testing QR codes that could make it easier to share contacts
Many users exclusively use the WhatsApp platform for communication, which prides itself on end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp is now starting to test a brand new feature where you will be able to share your contacts with each other using QR codes. This new feature has currently appeared in the beta version of the application on both iOS and Android operating systems and you can find it in Settings. In addition, QR codes give users a completely new option, when they no longer have to share their personal phone number with the other person, but everything can be solved using a simple unique QR code. In addition, it is undoubtedly much faster to share a contact than if you had to dictate your number to the other party.
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RPG Towers of Everland is headed to Arcade
If you consider yourself to be a fan of quality RPG games that draw you into the story and have a lot to offer, get smarter. A brand new title called Towers of Everland arrived in Arcade today, which is available for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. In this game, a lot of exploration, battles and various adventure tasks await you. On your excellent adventure, you will have to occupy all the towers, which of course cannot be done without a considerable amount of courage, quality equipment and honest perseverance. Towers of Everland is available exclusively on the Arcade platform, which will cost you 129 crowns per month.
Netflix is about to cancel inactive subscriptions
According to the latest reports, Netflix is going to automatically cancel all prepaid accounts that no longer use the streaming platform to watch movies or series. But how will it all work? If you are still paying for your subscription and have simply forgotten about the service, or simply do not look, the following lines may be of interest to you. Netflix is now going to email all accounts that have not been active for at least a year, informing them that their account will be canceled for the next year of inactivity. So in total you have to be inactive for two years for the subscription to be canceled at all. Of course, this is a perfect move on Netflix's part that may save some users money, but it also has its drawbacks. The time of inactivity is relatively long.
Let's pour some pure wine. A person who actually forgets that they've been paying for a streaming platform for a year and then gets an email saying their account will be canceled is likely to watch Netflix again because the email reminds them. This will start the whole cycle anew and the cancellation will most likely never happen. But how much would you have to pay Netflix if you forgot about your subscription and then the company canceled it on its own? For example, let's take the most expensive model, which will cost you 319 crowns per month. As we now know, cancellation will occur after two inactive years, i.e. 24 months. In this way, you would practically have to throw 7 crowns out of the window for the cancellation to happen at all. But Netflix claims that this news will save money for several people. According to them, less than half a percent of subscribers (which could easily be 656 people) do not use the platform, but still pay for it.
I don't like this Netflix approach at all. What do they care, do they have money for that account? Maya! So what am I annoying the users? I really don't like this baca approach to sheep!