LastPass to limit free tier to either desktop or mobile from March 16

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LogMeIn, the company behind the popular password manager LastPass, has announced a major change to the way the free tier of the service works. Starting March 16, 2021, users of the free tier will be limited to using the service on either just desktop or just mobile.

Currently, the free tier of LastPass is, by and large, a fully functional password manager that allows using the service across mobile and desktop platforms. This means you can create and save passwords on your computer through the desktop client and they will automatically be synced to your phone or tablet through the mobile app.

Starting from March 16, when users of the free tier sign into either the mobile or the desktop app, that particular platform will become their default. Say you choose desktop; in that case, you can continue using the service on the desktop and sync your passwords across multiple computers but not to your phone or tablet.

If you are not happy with your choice of platform, you will get three chances to switch it to the other one. After your three attempts expire, you will be locked to the last chosen platform.

If you want to unlock multiplatform sync support again, your option after March 16 would be to subscribe to one of the company's premium tiers, which currently includes a $36/year individual plan (available for $27/year for a limited time) and $48/year family plan.

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Samsung is the world’s biggest electronics brand, and it clearly knows how to create an opportunity out of a crisis. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic forced a change in consumer behavior, the company started launching products that help users in maintaining hygiene and staying safe from the virus. After launching a UV-based smartphone sterilizer last year, the company has launched a self-service kiosk that helps users in ordering products while maintaining hygiene.

The company’s first self-service kiosk was launched in South Korea yesterday. It features a large touchscreen display, a secure contactless payment system, a powerful processor, and a Linux-based operating system (most probably Tizen). The kiosk lets users browse through products and services, select them, and order them via contactless payments systems such as Samsung Pay.

The improved safety, the kiosks’ 24-inch touchscreen display is coated with a special anti-microbial material, and the feature is certified by Underwriters Laboratories. The device can be installed on a table, on the floor, or on the wall.

The South Korean firm’s first self-service kiosk is certified by Samsung Knox to save it from hacking. The device can be easily managed in real-time via its Magic Info Remote Management system. Samsung has also partnered with Fiserv Inc., a global payments and financial services solutions provider, to sell the device. The device will be available globally in the first half of 2021, and it can be used in cafes, convenience stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and other retail stores.

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