Twilio, the provider of the Authy app, has announced the discontinuation of support for the Desktop version, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. However, users of Mac devices with Apple Silicon M1 and M2 chips can still download and install the iOS version. This change will take effect in August 2567.
Twilio has provided reasons for this decision, aiming to focus on developing the mobile version as the primary service due to the increasing demand for mobile usage. They also recommend enabling password synchronization for use with mobile devices.
Customers using the Authy API will also be impacted by the Desktop service shutdown. They are required to notify their users to switch to the Authy mobile app before the service discontinues in August 2567.
These changes are believed to be a result of the CEO’s resignation earlier in the year, leading to a shift in the company’s direction. Additionally, employee layoffs in February and December of 2566 were implemented to improve the company’s profitability.
TLDR: Twilio’s Authy app will no longer support the Desktop version for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users with Apple Silicon M1 and M2 chips can still access the iOS version. Twilio aims to focus on the mobile version due to increased demand and recommends password synchronization. Customers using the Authy API should notify users to switch to the mobile app before the August 2567 service shutdown. These changes are influenced by the CEO’s resignation and employee layoffs to improve profitability.
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