PayPal to stop offering Purchase Protection coverage for crowdfunding projects

The next time you back a crowdfunding project, don’t expect PayPal to have your back. The service is revising its policy and plans to get rid of Purchase Protection coverage for crowdfunding projects starting June 25^th. This change is seen as PayPal’s way to protect itself against the frequency of fraud and failure to deliver of projects on crowdfunding sites. This new policy means that even if you dispute the charge if or when a project fails, the product is broken, or completely fraudulent, PayPal won’t provide relief. This should affect Indiegogo backers more as Kickstarter payments aren’t protected by PayPal already.

Source: PayPal | Via: The Verge

Battery Share lets you warn your friends once they’re low on power

New iOS app Battery Share has a fairly simple function: help you keep track of each other’s battery levels. This comes in handy when you’re trying to meet up and you need to send them details one last time before they lose power. The app also allows for VoIP calls within the app so you can even remind them to charge their phone or give them final details.

Source: Laughing Squid | Download: Apple App Store ($1.49)

‘Marvel Avengers Academy’ get a dose of ‘Civil War’

Captain America: Civil War is now entering schools or more specifically, the Marvel Avengers Academy. A limited time event, that’ll be ending on June 7, has Iron Man and Captain America going at it again. This time, they have opposing views on how to keep the Academy safe and they want the students to join their sides. The game will feature combat and a promise of having new fun ways to send your heroes and troops into the fray, as TinyCo Narrative Designer Allen Warner said. New mechanics are also introduced to help boost strength. And like the Guardians of the Galaxy event, a separate mission board with keep you and your heroes busy while progressing through the main storyline.

The story won’t exactly follow the movie’s teams and Warner said this is part of the story. And you will have access to all available content during this event. Some of the new characters here include Black Panther, Winter Soldier, Crossbones, and Agent 13. Premium unlocks include Wonder Man and Sif as well as Captain America’s WWII Outfit.

Source: Marvel | Download: Apple App Store (Free) + Google Play Store (Free)

Apple Music now offers student discount

Apple Music is cutting down its prices for the students to cost US$4.99 (around $6) per month, which is also the price Spotify offers students. What Apple is emphasizing here though is that the Spotify discount only lasts for 12 months, while Apple Music will offer the discounted rate for four years after sign up. Of course, you need to verify your enrollment status once you sign up.

At the moment, the offer is available to students in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. It’s rolling out throughout the day so Apple might be bringing it to your area soon.

Source: Lifehacker