Sky Simplifies Cancellation Process; Samsung Updates for Older Devices

The Oberlandesgericht in Munich has ruled that Sky must make its cancellation process more accessible for users. The court found that the Pay-TV provider had concealed its cancellation link inappropriately on its website, making it difficult for less experienced users to locate it. To comply with legal requirements, Sky is now mandated to simplify its cancellation procedure.

The ruling comes in the wake of a law enacted in July 2022, which requires service providers with ongoing contractual obligations to provide an easily accessible cancellation button online. Despite this, Sky Deutschland has struggled to comply, as its cancellation button was hidden behind a button marked 'Show More Links' at the bottom of the page. The court's decision confirms the need for Sky to rectify this issue promptly.

In related news, Samsung is also making strides in enhancing user experience through updates to its mobile operating system. The company has introduced One UI 7, its latest interface based on Android 15. Initially available only on the new Galaxy S25 series, Samsung plans to roll out the update to older Galaxy models starting April 7, 2025. This update promises to bring a range of new features to Samsung smartphones and tablets.

While the exact details of which older models will receive the update are yet to be clarified, reports from Samsung's offices in Singapore and the Czech Republic indicate that at least the last two generations of Galaxy devices will be updated by the end of May.

On the regulatory front, German data protection authorities are opposing proposals aimed at centralizing data protection oversight. The CDU party, as part of coalition negotiations, has suggested transferring oversight responsibilities for businesses to the Federal Data Protection Commissioner. However, data protection officials from various states have expressed their discontent, arguing that they provide critical local guidance and proximity to businesses and residents. They contend that additional centralization will not lead to the expected simplification of bureaucratic processes.

In the realm of defense technology, Airbus has unveiled its new LOAD (Low-Cost Air Defence) drone system. Designed to combat swarms of kamikaze drones, this cost-effective unmanned aerial defense system is based on a modified Airbus Do-DT25 drone. It has the capability to carry up to three guided missiles and can operate autonomously while being controlled from a ground station. Equipped with radar and aerial imagery capabilities, the drone can identify targets independently and engage them upon authorization from a human controller.

Finally, today's #heiseshow will cover a variety of topics, including the increasing adoption of self-checkout systems in supermarkets, the calls for rapid deployment of the controversial Palantir software for police use, and the European Union's initiative to introduce a digital driver's license that can be stored in a smartphone wallet. The show will air live at 5 PM and delve into these pressing issues affecting consumers and industry alike.