Facebook tests Face ID, Touch ID lock for Messenger

Similar to what it already implements on WhatsApp, Facebook is testing the capability to lock the Messenger app on iOS using Face ID or Touch ID authentication. You can opt to require authentication every time the app is opened or after some time without use (ranging from one minute to an hour). Facebook is introducing this biometric authentication feature to help secure users' private messages. It's currently available for a small number of Facebook Messenger users, but the company plans to expand its use in the future. It won't say when, so if you don't have it yet, you're going to have to wait. 

Source: 9to5Mac

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 6/7 – 6/13

Google's Android 11 public beta is now available

Facebook on Android preps dark mode, coronavirus tracker 

Microsoft's Your Phone app now lets you control music on your Android from a Windows 10 PC 

Apple will reportedly offer Apple Card users monthly payment plans for iPad, Mac 

Samsung reportedly holding Galaxy Note 20, Fold 2 online event on August 5 

You can now send invite links for Google Duo group video calls 

Uber gets license to operate in Winnipeg, aims for summer launch 

Telus brings back $75/20GB promo as an online offer 

Travel safely during COVID-19 with Google Maps' safety features 

Apple to reportedly launch in-store, trade-in program for the Mac 

Telus offers PureFibre 1.5 Gigabit internet plan in British Columbia and Alberta 

Rogers' new website provides free resources, promotion for small businesses 

Apple unveils schedule for 'biggest-ever,' virtual WWDC 2020 

Sony unveils its next-gen PlayStation 5 console 

Trailer roundup of upcoming Sony PS5 games 

Adobe Photoshop Camera is now available on iOS and Android 

Google countersues Sonos, citing patent infringement 

Google countersues Sonos, citing patent infringement

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Google fights back against Sonos and countersues the company for patent infringement. The tech giant claims Sonos is infringing five Google patents that involve mesh networking, echo cancellation, DRM, content notifications, and personalized search. Sonos initially filed a patent lawsuit against Google in January. This ongoing row has already resorted to a US International Trade Commission investigation.

The Verge says the lawsuit serves a couple of purposes: one is to countersue Sonos, and another is for the tech giant to show that it feels aggrieved after assisting Sonos with its product development.

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Adobe Photoshop Camera is now available on iOS and Android

Adobe Photoshop Camera isn't a more compact mobile version of Photoshop. Instead, it's an app with a bunch of elaborate filters that also offers simple photo editing tools. Like other photo editing apps, it has a magic wand button that applies the changes for you. Unfortunately, it doesn't record video, and that seems like a missed opportunity.

More filters will be added over time, with some a result of partnerships with specific artists or creators. There are a few collaborations at launch, including one filter made in collaboration with musician Billie Eilish. These filters can't be sold right now, but Adobe CTO Abhay Parasnis said that "you can imagine a world... where there will be special purposed lenses directly monetized" related to events or venues.

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