Airbnb extends its no-charge cancellation policy

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbnb saw it fit to implement updates to its Extenuating Circumstances policy. This change means hosts and guests who cancel eligible reservations made on or before March 14, 2020, with check-in dates between March 14 and April 14, 2020, will not be charged or penalized. It applies to both places to stay as well as Airbnb Experiences around the world. The company assures its hosts that they will help those who are affected economically by the circumstances.

Airbnb said in a statement, “We will be working in the days and weeks ahead to identify tools and initiatives to support our hosts during these very challenging times.” The company promised it will not collect fees or benefit from any cancelled reservations. 

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Rogers starts rolling out Android 10 to Samsung Galaxy S9, Note 9 devices

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If you got your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ or Galaxy Note 9 from Rogers, then your smartphone is getting the Android 10 update soon. Rogers updated its OS upgrade schedule with the news that the latest Android operating system is coming to these Samsung handsets now.

In the same announcement, Rogers also stated that the Motorola Moto E6 will be receiving the February security update on March 16, the Moto G7 Play will be getting the same update on March 25, and the LG G7 One will receive the March security update on March 17.

Apple outlines guidelines for COVID-19-related apps on the App Store

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Apple is cracking down on apps in its App Store that are related to COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of misinformation. At the same time, it's released some guidelines on what apps related to the virus will be allowed. Credible organizations—such as government entities, health-focused NGOs, and educational institutions—will be allowed to submit apps. And the company encourages developers that meet these criteria to pick "Time-Sensitive Event" on the expedite request form to make sure these get priority for review since it might take some time for App Store reviews. 

What the tech giant isn't allowing are those that are meant to entertain (like games) with the virus as their theme, but also, of course, those that spread misleading information. "The App Store should always be a safe and trusted place for users to download apps. Now more than ever that commitment takes on special significance as the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic," Apple wrote in a statement.

Microsoft OneDrive on Android gets dark mode

If you're on Android and wanted to get dark mode on your Microsoft OneDrive app, then we've got some good news. Microsoft has finally rolled out the option with version 6.0.1 of the app. You can check if you have the feature by heading to Settings and then select Theme. From there, you should have the options: Light, Dark, or System Default. The update also brings the option to revisit photos taken on the same day from years before. 

Source: MobileSyrup + Android Police