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AppWizard
July 29, 2025
TikTok has added YouTube Music to its “Add to Music app” feature, allowing users to save songs from TikTok directly to their YouTube Music library. Users can access this feature by tapping the “Add Song” button under video descriptions, with the option to change their default streaming service in the Settings menu. The feature was initially launched in 2023 with limited streaming platforms and has since expanded to include additional services and reach over 160 countries.
AppWizard
July 29, 2025
Cash App has introduced a new feature called Pools, designed to facilitate group payments for shared expenses. Users can invite others, including those using Google Pay or Apple Pay, to contribute to a pool for expenses like vacations or gifts. Organizers can name the pool, set a target amount, and once the goal is reached, they can close the pool and transfer the funds. The feature is currently being rolled out to a select group of users, with plans for wider availability soon.
AppWizard
July 28, 2025
The European Union's new app verification framework requires that apps be downloaded from the Google Play Store, licensed by Google, and installed on devices meeting specific security criteria to pass verification. Apps that are sideloaded, compiled from source, or installed from alternative app stores will not qualify for the EU's age verification system. If adopted without modifications, this framework will bar any non-compliant Android apps from operating within the EU, potentially excluding many third-party or custom-built applications. The system aims to enhance protections for minors while prioritizing user privacy by not collecting further usage data after a one-time age verification. Similar age verification initiatives are also emerging in the United States. The EU's approach may limit user autonomy and the openness of the Android platform, and Android users in Europe should prepare for potential restrictions.
AppWizard
July 25, 2025
Android users have numerous options for streaming films and TV shows. A VPN can enhance the streaming experience by providing access to more content while ensuring privacy. Netflix offers a vast library of films and series, including games, with an entry-level plan starting at .99 and a premium tier for Ultra HD at .99. Disney Plus features exclusive Marvel content and family-friendly classics, with an ad-supported tier at .99 and a premium plan at .99. BBC iPlayer is a free service supported by a license fee, offering classic shows and live TV, including major sporting events. Mubi curates cult films and provides a unique viewing experience, along with Mubi Go, which includes weekly cinema tickets. Crunchyroll is the leading platform for anime, offering new episodes on the same day they air in Japan, with a premium tier priced at .99 per month. Apple TV+ focuses on original content with high production values, priced at .99 per month.
AppWizard
July 25, 2025
The Facer app has integrated Wear OS 6 as of July 24, introducing Watch Face Format (WFF) faces that enhance battery efficiency and support Always-On Display modes. The update includes the "Rosetta Stone" tool, allowing creators to design watch faces compatible with both WFF and Apple Watches. Facer has launched a social feature called "Looks" for users to share their watch styles. The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic now support custom watch faces, with a dedicated storefront for easy access. WFF-compatible faces include designs from popular franchises like Fallout, Star Trek, and NASA. Facer offers a limited-time promo for new Premium members at .99 for the first year. The app aims to support future Wear OS 6 devices, including the Pixel Watch 4, while other applications like WatchMaker and TIMEFLIK are also becoming compatible with Wear OS 6.
AppWizard
July 25, 2025
A coalition of five digital rights and privacy organizations has filed a complaint against Google under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), alleging that the company restricts user autonomy on Android devices by making it difficult to remove or disable pre-installed applications like Google Search, Chrome, and Maps. The complaint claims that Google, designated as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the DMA, fails to comply with legal obligations to allow users to uninstall default services easily. Users reportedly face hidden settings, complicated instructions, and misleading warnings when trying to disable Google apps, which the coalition argues are designed to keep users reliant on Google's services. The European Commission has received the complaint and will review it as part of its enforcement process for the DMA, which allows for fines up to 10% of a company's global annual revenue and mandates changes in business practices for compliance.
AppWizard
July 24, 2025
Researchers from Zimperium zLabs have discovered an extortion scheme involving over 250 fraudulent dating applications targeting Android users. These apps request extensive permissions to steal sensitive personal files, threatening victims with the release of their private information unless they comply with extortion demands. Many of the associated domains have been indexed by search engines, making it difficult for users to identify the apps as fraudulent. None of the identified apps were available on the official Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Users are advised to be cautious when downloading apps from unfamiliar sources, review permissions regularly, and consider installing mobile security solutions.
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