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TechCrunch
21-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts
Google announced Monday that it's introducing a new feature that lets iOS users easily switch between work and personal Google accounts in Chrome. Previously, iOS users had to completely sign out of a Google account and then log in with another, and repeat this process every time they want to access a different account. 'People often use their mobile device for both work and personal tasks, requiring them to sign in and out with different Google accounts,' the company wrote in a blog post. 'To simplify this experience while tightening security, Chrome on iOS is now offering seamless account switching with data separation for managed accounts.' When users sign in or switch to their work Google account in Chrome, browsing related to their organization will be kept separate from their other browsing on the device. Local data and content, including tabs, history, and passwords stay only within the managed account browsing experience. Google says this is ideal for both end users and IT admins. The update comes as Google says many organizations are moving away from company phones, which means employees often have to access company resources from their personal phones and computers. Google says the improved account switching experience and data separation 'better enables businesses to allow employees to use their device of choice.' Image Credits:Google The first time users sign in or switch to a managed account, they will see an onboarding screen that explains the separation of managed account browsing and how their organization is handling their data. Organizations maintain control and can decide how existing browsing data is handled when a user initially signs in or switches to a managed account. Once users switch to their managed account, they are notified that they're entering a managed experience. Google also announced that it has incorporated more advanced security features that IT departments can implement. Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | REGISTER NOW Chrome Enterprise's reporting capabilities are now extending to both Android and iOS, which means organizations can now send critical data related to security events to the security investigation tool in the Google Admin console, Chrome logs, or the SIEM of their choice. Google says this allows IT teams to make more informed decisions about overall security. Google is also bringing URL filtering to iOS, allowing organizations to do things like block employees from visiting prohibited GenAI sites at a category level and redirect them to the approved corporate services.
The Verge
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Chrome will let you switch between personal and work accounts on iOS
Google is introducing the option to easily switch between personal and work profiles in its Chrome browser on iOS, with data kept separate between the two. The new option is part of Google's enterprise software package, and doesn't allow non-enterprise users to switch freely between two Google accounts in the browser. Companies that adopt Chrome Enterprise can let employees sign into managed Google accounts on iOS and switch freely between their personal and work accounts within Chrome. Like on desktop, users switch by tapping their account icon and then selecting the other profile to browse with. Browsing data including tabs, history, and passwords will be kept separate between the two accounts, and IT admins will be able to access security reports and restrict browsing to certain sites while in the work profile. Android has no direct analog to this feature, but instead supports device-wide work profiles that cover the full suite of Google apps, including Chrome. This is presented as a different version of the Chrome app, and so unlike on iOS, Android users can't switch to a work profile from within Chrome itself. Chrome users are unable to switch freely between non-enterprise Google accounts on either mobile operating system, despite having the option on desktop versions of the browser.
Phone Arena
17-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Microsoft's latest move should mean fewer security fires to put out
AI is getting everywhere these days and Microsoft is making sure IT admins don't get left out. In a recent blog post, the company revealed it is bringing Security Copilot into Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra – two tools that are kind of a big deal for managing large-scale devices and user access in organizations. The goal? To make IT teams way more efficient and let AI take over the boring (and often complicated) parts of device and identity management. Copilot in Intune: Less clicking, more fixing Microsoft offers a new way to explore your Intune data with Copilot assistance across workloads.| Image credit – Microsoft With Security Copilot in Intune, admins can skip the usual digging through menus and dashboards. Instead, they can ask natural-language questions like "What's the security posture of our devices?" or "Show me noncompliant devices running outdated firmware," and get an actual answer – fast. It's kind of like ChatGPT for IT issues, except with all the data from your own company's device management platform baked in. It's not just about answering questions, either. Copilot can also guide admins through fixing the problems it finds – helping with step-by-step instructions, offering summaries of risky configurations and even recommending the best settings to apply across a fleet of company devices. And yes, it understands context, so you're not starting from scratch every time you ask something. Copilot in Entra: Making sense of identity chaos Now let's talk about Entra – Microsoft's identity and access management platform. Here, Copilot is stepping in to help admins make sense of what is usually a chaotic pile of sign-in logs, app permissions and risky behaviors. Normally, investigating identity issues the "old-school" way means sifting through endless dashboards, alerts, and logs – and by the time you figure out what went wrong, the damage might already be done. That's a problem when we are talking about over 600 million identity-based attacks happening every single day. Manual, slow investigations just don't cut it anymore – they give attackers too much time to exploit weak spots. Copilot changes that by helping admins ask smarter questions and get faster answers. You can say things like "Who has access to this app?" or "Why did this sign-in get flagged?" and Copilot will walk you through what it knows – complete with suggested actions, security context and even help cleaning up old or risky permissions. It's also useful for reviewing and tightening policies, something that too often gets ignored until something breaks. Microsoft claims Copilot brings all that info to the surface and keeps things from slipping through the cracks. Entra also gets a new AI agent built for conditional access cleanup. At Microsoft Secure 2025, the company announced a bold new step in its AI-first vision: 11 new Security Copilot agents that integrate directly into Microsoft Security and partner tools. These agents are designed to run high-volume, high-value tasks on autopilot, adapting to unique environments and learning from feedback. Now, the Conditional Access Optimization Agent is generally available in Microsoft Entra. Think of it as an AI assistant that lives inside your identity workflows. Instead of just waiting for someone to run an audit, this agent keeps watch 24/7, spotting policy gaps, overlaps, or old rules, and instantly suggesting one-click fixes. – Julian Rasmussen, Senior consultant and Partner, Point Taken, Microsoft MVP, July 2025 So yeah, as mentioned earlier, Security Copilot in Microsoft Intune and Entra is now officially out of preview and available for everyone. And while Microsoft just dropped Copilot into both tools – letting IT admins chat their way through device and identity headaches – the whole "AI makes your job easier" promise still has to prove it won't break more than it fixes. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
The Verge
10-07-2025
- The Verge
Windows 11's new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out
Microsoft is now starting to change its Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to a newly designed black version. It's the first major change to the BSOD since Microsoft added a sad face to the screen in Windows 8, and Microsoft is now removing that frowning face and QR code in favor of a more simplified black screen. The new BSOD is rolling out to Windows 11 Release Preview users today, meaning it should appear for all Windows 11 users in a matter of weeks. The simplified BSOD looks a lot like the black screen you normally see during a Windows update. It will list the stop code and faulty system driver, making it easier for Windows users and IT admins to see what's causing a BSOD on a PC. 'This is really an attempt on clarity and providing better information and allowing us and customers to really get to what the core of the issue is so we can fix it faster,' said David Weston, vice president of enterprise and OS security at Microsoft, in an interview with The Verge in June. Microsoft did briefly turn the BSOD to a black screen in test builds of Windows 11 in 2021 , but this time it's making the change permanent. The change to the BSOD arrives as part of an update to Windows 11 that also includes Microsoft's new Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature, which is designed to quickly restore machines that can't boot properly. QMR is part of larger effort by Microsoft to improve the resiliency of Windows in the wake of last year's CrowdStrike incident.
The Verge
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Microsoft extends Office app support on Windows 10 to 2028
Microsoft revealed earlier this year that it was planning to stop supporting Office apps (Microsoft 365) on Windows 10 after the October 14th end of support cutoff. Now, Microsoft is performing a U-turn and has pledged to continue providing security updates for Office apps on Windows 10 for an additional three years. 'To help maintain security while you transition to Windows 11, Microsoft will continue providing security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 for three years after Windows 10 reaches end of support,' says Microsoft in an updated support article published last week. 'These updates will be delivered through the standard update channels, ending on October 10, 2028.' Microsoft quietly announced this three-year extension in late April in a separate support article for IT admins, and it reiterates that the Microsoft 365 apps will 'continue to function as before,' but that businesses should upgrade to Windows 11 'to avoid performance and reliability issues over time.' This latest language is a lot different to the blog post Microsoft issued in January that warned businesses that Office apps would no longer be supported on Windows 10 later this year. 'To use Microsoft 365 Applications on your device, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11,' said Microsoft at the time. Microsoft has been pushing consumers and businesses to upgrade to Windows 11 ahead of the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14th. The company declared at CES earlier this year that 2025 would be 'the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh,' despite Windows 11 adoption lagging behind Windows 10. Microsoft has also been trying to convince Windows 10 users to buy a new PC with full-screen prompts over the past year. Consumers who don't want to buy a new PC or upgrade to Windows 11 will also be able to purchase Extended Security Updates for the first time. You'll have to pay $30 for an extra year of updates, while businesses will be able to purchase up to three years of extended updates.
