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The iOS 27.2 beta adds Apple TV user profiles to the iPhone, including child profiles with age-appropriate content restrictions, extending tvOS’s profile support to mobile devices and offering a ‘Don’t Show This Again’ option to streamline setup and keep watching history organized and safer for kids.
Netflix is rolling out a change that ties almost every profile to a unique email and login, effectively turning profiles into separate user accounts; the rollout began June 15 and will expand, enabling per-profile settings and likely two-factor authentication while tightening access and password sharing. The shift adds sign-in friction for households using shared devices and raises privacy concerns about data tracking and ad targeting, with some users reporting confusing prompts as they adapt.
Netflix is rolling out a update that requires every profile within a shared household to have its own unique email login, with prompts to add an email for each profile to improve login, recovery, and personalized suggestions. The change began mid-June and is spreading gradually, prompting concerns that it could enable more precise tracking and data sharing with advertisers, while offering optional per-profile language and settings.
Netflix is reportedly testing a feature that adds a unique email to each profile within a shared account, enabling independent sign-ins, account recovery, and personalized recommendations, with rollout appearing gradual and potentially signaling tighter control of shared accounts after past password-sharing crackdowns.
Netflix is rolling out a permanent change that requires every profile under a subscription to have its own unique email address for login (child profiles are exempt), effective from June 15, 2026. This could simplify per‑profile language and settings and improve security, but some users are frustrated by separate logins and potential privacy/advertising concerns, with discussions of multifactor authentication limited to partner accounts and not impacting regular logins.
Google is rolling out dedicated Search profiles for U.S.-based creators and publishers who meet high follower/subscriber thresholds, allowing them to curate links, bios, pinned media, and a cross‑platform post feed, but eligibility requires at least 100k YouTube subscribers, 100k Instagram or X followers, or 300k TikTok followers and being 18+, making it a selective alternative to Linktree and giving creators more control beyond traditional knowledge panels.
BuzzFeed rounds up 23 screenshots of men's dating-app profiles, spotlighting cringe-worthy bios, bold confessions, and over-the-top quirks—from love-language claims to gym bragging—showing how online dating can be as funny as it is frustrating.
A deep dive into Penn State's ten NCAA qualifiers, presenting bios, season stats (updated through the Big Ten tournament), and Scoring Profile visuals that map how each wrestler scores from neutral, top, and bottom. The piece blends athlete portraits, quotes, and video links to illustrate how Cael Sanderson’s program builds elite contenders as it pursues national titles this season.
Google Play Games profiles are being redesigned with new social and customization features, including a more public-facing profile, follower system, and new avatar options, accessible directly from the Play Store, with rollout starting September 23 globally.
The New England Patriots are gearing up for the 2024 NFL Draft, with a focus on prospects, profiles, and mock drafts as they prepare to make their selections.
Google Messages has introduced Profiles, which allow users to specify the name and image that others see in a conversation. These profile images will replace any manually set contact photos. While some may not like this change, Google argues that most people do not meticulously maintain contact photos, and Profiles will be a vast improvement. The feature is particularly useful in group chats, as it helps identify participants. Profiles started rolling out in mid-November and are not yet widely available for beta users.
Google Messages is reportedly working on adding a Profiles feature, allowing users to set a name, upload a photo, and share their profile. The feature was discovered in a recent beta version of the app, and it remains unclear if it will be a Google Messages or RCS feature. This addition would make it easier for users to share and update contact information with others. The release date for this feature is unknown, but its appearance in the beta version suggests it may be available soon.
Google Messages is working on a Profiles feature that will allow users to set their name and photo for recognition. The feature, currently in beta, will likely appear at the top of conversations and may be related to RCS or managed by Google itself. Other upcoming features include Google Account-based device pairing and a redesigned voice recorder.
Facebook now allows users to create up to four additional personal profiles, each with its own unique feed and content based on specific interests. The feature aims to help users organize their personal and professional relationships, as well as separate different aspects of their lives. However, certain features like Facebook Dating and Marketplace will not be available for secondary profiles initially, and messaging for additional profiles will only be accessible through the Facebook app and web. The feature is being rolled out globally over the coming months.
Microsoft has released a major update to Outlook for Mac, which includes a new Profiles feature that allows users to manage multiple email accounts on the same computer. Users can create different profiles for work and personal accounts, with each profile having its own theme and window appearance. The app also works with Siri Shortcuts to make switching between accounts easier. The feature is being rolled out to Insiders and will become available to more users in the coming weeks.