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3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful
AppWizard
June 16, 2026

3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful

Android Auto offers a limited selection of applications due to restrictions imposed by Google, but users can enhance its functionality by sideloading unofficial apps from outside the Play Store. Sideloading allows for the installation of additional applications that can significantly improve the driving experience, especially for owners of older vehicles. To sideload apps on Android Auto, users must unlock developer mode on their phone and Android Auto, then install the Android Auto Apps Downloader (AAAD) to access unofficial apps. Three notable sideloaded apps include: 1. CarStream: Allows users to access YouTube on Android Auto, enabling video searches and subscriptions while the vehicle is in motion. 2. AA Browser: Provides a web browsing experience on Android Auto, ideal for accessing websites that may not support the platform natively. 3. Fermata Auto: An all-in-one media toolkit that plays locally stored videos and music, screen mirrors, and allows live TV viewing through IPTV links.
Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps
AppWizard
June 16, 2026

Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps

Commodore has introduced the Callback 8020, a retro-inspired flip phone designed to promote a digital detox by eliminating distractions found in modern smartphones. It operates on a customized version of the Jolla Sailfish OS, allowing compatibility with Android apps while restricting browsers and social media. The device features high-quality audio capabilities, a minimal closed clamshell display, a 3.25-inch IPS screen, a selfie camera, a 48MP Sony camera, and Dual-SIM functionality. Accessories such as Snapback packs and Hardback cases will be available. The Callback 8020 includes classic and modern Commodore 64 games and will be offered in five colorways, priced at , with pre-orders starting at the end of the month.
NFCShare Android malware spreads via fake banking app updates on GitHub
AppWizard
June 8, 2026

NFCShare Android malware spreads via fake banking app updates on GitHub

New variants of the NFCShare Android malware are disguised as fake updates for legitimate banking applications and are targeting customers of various banks in Europe through a phishing campaign to steal sensitive payment card data. The malware prompts victims to place their cards near the NFC chip of their mobile devices, using Android’s IsoDep interface to read card information, including card number, type, expiry date, and a 4-digit PIN. The stolen data is exfiltrated to the attacker’s command-and-control host via a WebSocket channel. Recent attacks began on May 14, with victims directed to a phishing site that impersonates a legitimate bank and then to a GitHub repository hosting a malicious APK file. The repository has hosted 56 unique APKs impersonating banking applications primarily from Italy and Spain. The malware has evolved from initially targeting Deutsche Bank in Germany to a broader range of banks. The latest version features malformed APK packaging to complicate automated analysis. Users are advised to download banking applications only from Google Play and to be cautious of verification requests that ask for NFC card scans.
Survey shows most of you are still sideloading apps
AppWizard
June 8, 2026

Survey shows most of you are still sideloading apps

Google implemented new restrictions on the installation of applications from sources outside the Play Store. A poll by Android Authority found that 43% of 3,661 respondents regularly sideload applications, while just over a third reported doing so a few times. About 20% claimed they had never installed apps from outside the Play Store.
Android Spyware Asin Targets Arabic Users via Fake News, PDF and War Map Apps
AppWizard
June 6, 2026

Android Spyware Asin Targets Arabic Users via Fake News, PDF and War Map Apps

Arabic-speaking users are the target of a new Android spyware called Asin, identified by ESET in early 2025. The malware is distributed through fraudulent websites that mimic legitimate services, including: - govlens[.]net, registered on May 27, 2025, impersonating a government news source. - pdf-reader[.]help, registered on May 29, 2025, claiming to be a secure PDF editor. - live-war-map[.]com, registered on January 20, 2025, providing updates on military incidents. Two of these domains are promoted via social media accounts on Facebook and Telegram. The spyware combines legitimate functionality with covert capabilities, and its campaigns may target journalists and OSINT researchers in Arabic-speaking regions. Artifacts linked to Asin include an upload to VirusTotal from Türkiye in October 2025, an APK downloaded from c-pdf[.]net in December 2025, and a sample disguised as "Syria Defense Map" detected in January 2026. Users must manually install the applications and grant permissions for the spyware to operate.
Google is playing with a new look for voice search
AppWizard
June 2, 2026

Google is playing with a new look for voice search

Google is refining its voice search functionality in the Google app, introducing a toggle for the "Auto search" feature that allows users to control how their voice queries are processed. This update enables users to disable automatic searches that occur when they pause their speech, allowing them to complete their thoughts without interruption. The new interface includes a pill-shaped toggle above four redesigned buttons and features two animations: a chunky waveform pattern when Auto search is activated and a fluid, side-scrolling waveform when it is disabled. The timeline for the official rollout of these features is uncertain, as the information is based on an APK teardown, which may not reflect all final public releases.
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