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BetaBeacon

September 18, 2025

New Mobile Casinos and Slot Apps for Android & iOS iPhone

Mobile casinos offer a full range of games and features, including slots, table games, live dealers, and seamless payments, while slot apps focus primarily on slot gameplay with a streamlined design.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Google Play Store rolling out ‘auto-open’ option for newly installed apps

The Play Store has introduced a feature called "auto-open when ready" for Android users, allowing newly downloaded applications to automatically launch once fully installed. This feature appears as a toggle beneath the installation progress bar and is off by default. When enabled, users receive a notification with a 5-second countdown to cancel the auto-open. This is particularly useful for larger apps, such as games. The feature is currently active on devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and has been observed with a different interface on the older Pixel 9 Pro XL, where it appears only for games.

AppWizard

August 3, 2025

Google has just two weeks to begin cracking open Android, it admits in emergency filing

Google must implement significant changes to its Google Play app store operations within 14 days following an antitrust ruling. The court has mandated that Google cease requiring app developers to use Google Play Billing, allowing them to direct users to alternative payment platforms. Additionally, Google must limit incentives for manufacturers and carriers to preinstall its apps. In response, Google has sought an emergency stay from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has been granted, providing three additional weeks to contest the ruling. The judge has given Google eight months to create a system for including rival app stores. Immediate changes required by the injunction include: - Ceasing the requirement for app developers to use Google Play Billing. - Allowing developers to inform users about alternative payment methods within the Play Store. - Permitting developers to link to external app download options. - Enabling developers to set their own pricing structures. - Ending revenue-sharing practices with manufacturers and carriers for exclusivity agreements. - Collaborating with Epic Games to resolve disputes while establishing a framework for rival app stores.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thing

The Google Play Store has seen a decline in available apps from 3.4 million to approximately 1.8 million since the beginning of 2024, representing a loss of nearly 47%. The "games" category lost 200,000 apps, the education sector lost around 160,700 apps, and the business category saw a reduction of 115,400 apps. This removal is part of Google's effort to combat ad fraud, particularly from "vapor apps" that misled users and generated recurring advertisements. Over 56 million downloads were affected across 180 apps. Google has implemented new policies for tracking and removing spammy applications, including expanded verification requirements, mandatory app testing, and enhanced human reviews.

Tech Optimizer

March 11, 2025

Fake Google Play Store pages are spreading Trojan malware that can steal your financial data

CTM360, a cybersecurity firm in Bahrain, has reported a new threat called the PlayPraetor trojan, which is distributed through malicious websites that imitate trusted sources like the Google Play Store. Users who visit these counterfeit sites may download an app disguised as a legitimate APK file, which requests extensive permissions, including access to accessibility services and SMS messages. Once installed, PlayPraetor functions as spyware, capturing keystrokes and clipboard activity, and specifically targets banking applications by scanning for them on infected devices. It sends a list of these apps to the attacker's server to steal banking credentials. The fraudulent links are often shared via Meta Ads and SMS messages, making it crucial for users to be cautious with links from these sources. The malicious sites closely resemble legitimate ones, so users should verify the website's spelling and URL. Deceptive advertisements and messages are commonly used to entice users into clicking links that lead to these sites. Users should be skeptical of anything that creates urgency or offers unrealistic deals. Excessive permission requests during app downloads should raise red flags, especially for unnecessary accessibility services. It is recommended to use reputable antivirus software for mobile protection, enable Google Play Protect, and avoid sideloading apps from unofficial sources to prevent potential threats.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

TSplus Introduces Major Update for Remote Control to Android from Any Device

TSplus has released a major update to its Remote Support Android app, now available on the Google Play Store. This update enhances the app's features, which originally allowed users to remotely view and control devices in Full HD resolution at 24 frames per second, with functionalities including keyboard and mouse control, user chat, and device management. The update fully operationalizes the Sharer feature for seamless remote control of Android devices from various platforms. Enhancements include improved performance with upgraded screen encoder and decoder, new settings for optimizing app performance on older devices, shortcuts for quick actions, and improved debugging for easier issue reporting.

AppWizard

February 24, 2025

One Play Store rival fewer: Amazon shutters its Android app store

Amazon will close its app store for Android devices on August 20, after which users will not be able to access the platform or guarantee the functionality of previously downloaded apps. The app store will remain operational for devices running on Fire OS, such as Fire TV and Fire tablets. Additionally, Amazon's Appstore will be removed from the Microsoft Store on March 5, coinciding with the discontinuation of support for the Windows Subsystem for Android. Users are advised to cancel app subscriptions and seek alternatives like Google's Play Store and others. Amazon Coins will also be discontinued on August 20, but users can use existing Coins until then, with refunds for any unused Coins to be provided later.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

One UI 7 brings enhanced parental controls over websites and apps

Samsung has introduced new parental control features in One UI 7 for the Galaxy S25 series, allowing parents to oversee their children's online activities, particularly in web browsing and app downloads. The new content restrictions page enables parents to manage web content on Samsung Internet and regulate app downloads from the Galaxy Store. Parents can activate a content filter to block access to sexually explicit and violent sites, and set maximum age ratings for apps and games. These features are expected to be presented during the initial setup for devices intended for children, with modifications requiring parental approval. Currently, these features are exclusive to the Galaxy S25, with plans for future updates to extend them to other Samsung devices.

AppWizard

October 20, 2024

Google Wins Temporary Delay on Android App Store Overhaul

A federal judge in California, U.S. District Judge James Donato, has granted Google a temporary reprieve from an order requiring significant changes to its Android app store, Play, due to an antitrust lawsuit from Epic Games. The enforcement of the required changes has been postponed until November 1st for further legal review. The injunction issued on October 7th mandated enhancements to consumer options for downloading software, but Google argued that these changes could jeopardize safety, security, and privacy. The ruling allows the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review Google's request to suspend the order, although the suspension does not extend to Google's broader appeal. Epic Games criticized the ruling as procedural and accused Google of using fear tactics to maintain its market position. The lawsuit previously found that Google unlawfully monopolized app download methods and in-app purchases on Android devices, leading to the order that included allowing third-party app stores and alternative payment methods. Google has appealed the jury's findings, asserting competition with Apple's App Store and disputing claims of monopolistic behavior.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

Google granted request to pause order on Play store overhaul

A federal judge in California, U.S. District Judge James Donato, has granted Google a temporary reprieve from a previous order requiring changes to its Android app store, Play, in the context of an antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games. The ruling allows Google to pause the implementation of the order set for November 1, which aimed to enhance consumer choice in software downloads. Judge Donato's decision was influenced by Google's argument that the changes could pose safety, security, and privacy risks to the Android ecosystem. The pause will enable the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review Google's request to suspend the order during the appeal process. Google expressed satisfaction with the temporary halt, while Epic Games described the ruling as a procedural step and accused Google of using fearmongering tactics. The legal battle follows a jury's finding that Google unlawfully monopolized the app download process on Android devices. Judge Donato's order included measures requiring Google to allow alternative app downloads and competing payment systems, and it prohibits financial incentives for preinstalling its app store. Google has filed an appeal against the jury's antitrust findings.