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Samsung to Delete Inactive Accounts By July 31
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
If you haven’t used your Samsung account in a while, you might want to act fast.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Samsung will delete inactive accounts on July 31, 2025.
- Accounts unused for 24 months will be deleted.
- Deleted accounts and data cannot be recovered.
Samsung announced through a statement that it will begin deleting inactive accounts starting from July 31, 2025. The policy targets all accounts which remain inactive for 24 months.
This move is part of a new inactive account policy designed to “protect the data of users who haven’t used their Samsung account for an extended period of time,” the company explained in its blog post. Once deleted, both the account and all associated data will be gone permanently, and cannot be restored.
“If you have not used an account for two years now, it would be best to log into it or use a Samsung service or product while logged into the account so that it’s no longer considered inactive,” Samsung warned in its blog post.
The new policy affects every Samsung account, including those used for multiple Galaxy devices. Samsung accounts serve as a requirement to access Galaxy Store features, alongside Samsung Health and Galaxy Wearables.
The majority of Samsung users maintain separate accounts from their Google Account connections, even though some people link their Samsung login to their Google Account.
You can protect your account by simply logging in before July 31. A single login attempt will prevent your account from becoming inactive.
The company plans to send alerts about this change to inactive account holders through email, but this method may not work if your email account is inactive or unmonitored.
Users who have owned Samsung devices in the past, or plan to purchase them in the future, should verify the status of their account security. The July 31 deadline marks the point after which account deletion becomes irreversible.
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Pornhub, RedTube, YouPorn Exit France in Protest of Age-Restriction Law
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
The company behind popular adult sites Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube is blocking access to users in France starting Wednesday, June 5, 2025.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Aylo, the parent company, says new rules threaten user privacy.
- France’s Arcom claims 2.3 million minors visit porn sites monthly.
- Government can now block non-compliant sites without court approval.
The move is in protest of a French law that requires porn platforms to verify users are over 18 years old, as reported by Le Monde .
“I can confirm that Aylo has made the difficult decision to suspend access to its user-uploaded platforms (P-rnhub, YouP-rn, RedTube) in France. We will be using our platforms to directly address the French public tomorrow” a Pornhub spokesperson said, as reported by Reuters .
The French government wants to stop minors from easily accessing adult content. Reuters reports that France’s media watchdog, Arcom, says 2.3 million minors visit porn sites every month. Since 2020, websites have been required to go beyond just a checkbox to prove users’ age.
France’s junior digital minister, Clara Chappaz, responded firmly: “If Aylo would rather leave France than apply our laws, they are free to do so,” as reported by Reuters
Users in France who visit the sites will see a message claiming the law threatens privacy. Aylo says it should be tech companies like Apple or Google—not the websites—that handle age checks, as reported by Le Monde.
Aylo, which also owns adult studio Brazzers, says these rules hurt its business model based on free, one-click access supported by ads.
Starting June 6, France can force internet providers to block sites that don’t follow the law. Aylo made a similar exit in several U.S. states with similar regulations. Pornhub reportedly receives 7 million visits daily from France, its second-largest audience worldwide, as reported by Le Monde.
The EU is also investigating Pornhub and others over child protection issues, as noted by Le Monde. The sites have faced past scandals involving moderation failures and illegal content.
