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Windows 7 and 8 users will need to update or lose OneDrive access

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Millions of Windows users could lose access to their online cloud storage within weeks as Microsoft looks to encourage upgrading to the latest software.

The tech giant has warned that the OneDrive app will stop syncing with Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 on March 1, 2022, meaning users only have a few weeks to upgrade to a newer version or possibly lose access to their files.

Despite Windows 7 and 8 being initially released nearly a decade ago, the two operating systems still see millions of users, meaning many will need to get updating soon.

“In order to focus resources on new technologies and operating systems, and to provide users with the most up-to-date and secure experience, beginning January 1, 2022, updates will no longer be provided for the OneDrive desktop application on your personal Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 devices,” Microsoft’s Ankita Kirti wrote in a blog post announcing the news.

“Personal OneDrive desktop applications running on these operating systems will stop syncing to the cloud on March 1, 2022.”

The closure does not affect business users in the same way, with Microsoft saying that starting January 1, 2022, support for the OneDrive desktop application for business will be aligned with the Windows support lifecycle.

Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are in extended support until January 10, 2023, however Windows 8 reached end of support on January 12, 2016, meaning it no longer receives vital security updates that keep devices safe from the latest cyber threats.

Microsoft says it advises upgrading your operating system to either Windows 10 or Windows 11 “to avoid disruption” – although it does note that many devices currently running Windows 7 or 8 may not fit the hardware system requirements for the latest software.

To see if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 system requirements, you can check out our guide above.

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Microsoft OneDrive will no longer be compatible with some versions of Windows

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Windows 7 and 8 users will need to update or lose OneDrive access

Millions of Windows users could lose access to their online cloud storage within weeks as Microsoft looks to encourage upgrading to the latest software.

The tech giant has warned that the OneDrive app will stop syncing with Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 on March 1, 2022, meaning users only have a few weeks to upgrade to a newer version or possibly lose access to their files.

Despite Windows 7 and 8 being initially released nearly a decade ago, the two operating systems still see millions of users, meaning many will need to get updating soon.

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Google Maps, Gmail & YouTube will be blocked on MILLIONS of phones within days

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GOOGLE is just days away from shutting down access to some of its most popular services on older smartphones.

The search giant has confirmed that a handful of Android devices will lose access to Google Maps, YouTube, Gmail from September 27.

Unless they update their phones or swiftly buy a new mobile, millions of people across the globe will be locked out of the software.

Google announced the deadline in a short post on its website.

The tech titan said it plans to block users from signing in with their Google Account on devices using Android 2.3.

The ageing version of Google’s operating system launched in December 2010.

Google said it’s withdrawing support for the platform “as part of our going efforts to keep our users safe”.

The California search giant regularly drops support for ageing versions of the Android software as it releases new ones.

That’s because older versions of operating systems are far more vulnerable to bugs and hackers.

The latest version of Android is Android 11, so 2.3 is miles behind the software running on most Android smartphones today.

In February 2017, Google suspended Google Pay contactless payments from working on handsets running Android 2.3.

Later this month, anyone using a device running the software will find that they’re unable to log in to their Google account.

They’ll receive a username and password error, even if they’ve plugged in the correct credentials.

Trying to add a Google Calendar or Gmail account to the settings menu of the device will result in the same error.

Other popular Google apps will also stop working, including YouTube, Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Calendar, and more.

To continue using these apps, you’ll need to upgrade your smartphone to Android 3.0.

You can do that by heading to your device settings and tapping System > Advanced > System Update.

However, since not all devices running Android 2.3 are able to make the jump to the next version, some users will be locked out for good.

Smartphones that remain stuck with Android 2.3 include Sony Xperia Advance, Lenovo K800, Sony Xperia Go, Vodafone Smart II, Samsung Galaxy S2, Sony Xperia P, LG Spectrum, Sony Xperia S, LG Prada 3.0, HTC Velocity, HTC Evo 4G, Motorola Fire, and Motorola XT532.

If you’re unable to upgrade your device, you can always work around the issue by logging into services like YouTube via your browser.

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Twitter PAUSE Verification Programme till Further Notice

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Micro-blogging platform Twitter has decided to halt the expansion of its verification program till further notice. The move comes after the social media giant expressed its intent to work on the application and review process of admitting people to the blue check mark club.

 

After this update, no more Twitter users will be allowed to apply for verification, owing to the company’s admission that it had discovered several fake accounts from a bigger botnet, which were wrongly verified. It can be deemed a move to ensure safety from the micro-blogging site, aiming to identify fake accounts.

The account verification process of the microblogging site has been controversial ever since its launch. It has dealt with several concerns when it comes to issuing a ‘verified’ badge to its users, which, at times, is perceived as an endorsement by various users. However, Twitter aligns the purpose of the verified badge to accounts that are “authentic, notable, and active”. Even the given criteria may come under public criticism as even celebrities or known personalities may have their applications rejected, specifically, in cases of fake accounts.

This is not the first time that Twitter has halted the account verification process of the users. A similar step was taken by the giant in 2017 when it received flak from the audience for verifying the Unite The Right rally’s organisers in Charlottesville. Now in 2021, its public process of account verification had been revamped followed by a pause due to several requests that it had received.

Twitter’s verification programme will be expanded to include scientists, academics and religious leaders as well.

For users who’ve recently applied for verification, they might get it as Twitter Verified said that it’ll still be reviewing existing applications. While the new applications will not be processed for the time being. There has been no mention from Twitter on whether it will implement any changes to the criteria that it uses to deem accounts as verifiable.

Speaking about the latest development, a Twitter spokesperson told The Verge the company would “resume rolling out applications in the next few weeks”.

For the uninitiated, Twitter’s verification programme was launched with six categories – government; companies, brands, and organisations; news organisations and journalists; sports and gaming; entertainment; and activists, organisers, and other influential individuals. The company is likely to add new categories later this year to include scientists, academics and religious leaders.

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