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Google has updated Chrome for iOS to facilitate easier switching between personal and managed work accounts, ensuring data separation and supporting BYOD policies, along with extending enterprise reporting and URL filtering capabilities to iOS devices.
Google is adding a feature to Chrome on iOS for enterprise users that allows easy switching between personal and work accounts with separate browsing data, but this feature is limited to managed Google accounts and is not available for non-enterprise users. Android supports a different approach with device-wide work profiles, but not within Chrome itself. The feature enhances account management and privacy for enterprise users on iOS.
Google has introduced a new feature in Chrome for iOS that allows users to seamlessly switch between work and personal Google accounts with data separation, enhancing security and convenience for mobile users, especially in organizational contexts. The update also includes advanced security features and expanded reporting capabilities for IT departments.
Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to manage two separate accounts within the app on a single phone. This feature aims to address the challenge of distinguishing between personal and professional conversations. Users will be able to switch between accounts without the need to log out, carry two phones, or worry about messaging from the wrong place. To set up a second account, users will need a second phone number and SIM card or a phone that accepts multi-SIM or eSIM. WhatsApp also warns users to only use the official app to ensure message security and privacy.
Netflix has updated its Profile Transfer feature, allowing users to switch to an existing account instead of creating a new one. The feature, launched in October 2022, enables members to transfer their profile preferences, including customized recommendations and viewing history, to another account. This update comes as part of Netflix's efforts to crack down on password-sharing, requiring users to pay an additional membership fee if they don't live in the same household as the account holder. Despite the backlash, Netflix saw a significant increase in daily sign-ups after announcing the new rules.