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AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Tired of fake smartphone photos? This Android camera app might be the fix

VWFNDR has launched a new camera app called VWFNDR + MBL, which captures unprocessed Bayer RAW DNG and JPEG files, avoiding modern computational photography. The app supports various aspect ratios and offers manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, focus, and exposure compensation. Each photo includes a tamper-evident record via the open Content Credentials standard from C2PA, verifying the image's source and integrity. VWFNDR is the fourth company globally to achieve C2PA Level 2 conformance and the second to support it for DNG files. The app is currently free for Android 10 or later devices but only supports the primary rear camera.

AppWizard

May 19, 2026

VWFNDR MBL Is a New Android Camera App and an Actual Camera Is In the Works

VWFNDR has launched the VWFNDR + MBL, an Android camera app designed for mobile photographers seeking a traditional camera experience rather than a computational filter. Founded in Tokyo in 2023 by Álvaro Nuevo.Tokyo and Mireia Gordi i Vila, VWFNDR aims to enhance photography hardware and user experience. The MBL app captures unprocessed Bayer RAW DNG data and JPEGs, offering manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, focus, and exposure compensation, along with customizable user interface options. It includes six built-in aspect ratios and avoids computational photography features, ensuring images reflect what the sensor captures. Each photo taken with MBL is embedded with Content Credentials, confirming image provenance. VWFNDR is the fourth company to achieve C2PA Level 2 conformance and the second to support Content Credentials for DNG files. Sample images have been captured on various Android models, including Google Pixel and Xiaomi devices. The app is currently available for free on the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

May 18, 2026

Samsung workers could be about to strike, potentially making GPUs, memory, and SSDs even more expensive

Samsung faces potential factory shutdowns due to a proposed strike involving over 43,000 workers in South Korea, which could lead to a 3-4% decline in global memory and NAND output. The Korean government has intervened, urging the union to reconsider the strike to maintain production capacity and quality. The workers' demands focus on compensation, specifically the removal of a cap on bonuses, as the company's profits reached 53.7 trillion won in the last quarter. A full-scale strike could cost Samsung up to 30 trillion won. The strikes are scheduled to begin on May 21 and last for 18 days, although ongoing negotiations may change this timeline.

AppWizard

May 12, 2026

PUBG is removing several weapons from the game, and you could be due compensation

Players who owned QBU skins between 2020 and 2026 may be eligible for compensation as PUBG is set to remove several weapons, including the QBU and Mosin Nagant, from the game. The compensation will include in-game currencies such as BP, Credits, and G-Coins based on the skins possessed. For instance, the Seabeast Mosin Nagant skin will yield 200 G-Coins, while the Firestarter QBU skin will reward 1,490 G-Coins. The update also introduces a new Payday game mode and aims to streamline weapon offerings by removing underutilized guns.

AppWizard

May 4, 2026

Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement. See who is eligible

A federal court intends to approve a 0 million settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against Google, confirmed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The lawsuit, initiated in 2021 by Raoul and a coalition of 53 attorneys general, accused Google of monopolistic practices related to Android app distribution and in-app payments, resulting in consumers facing transaction fees of up to 30%. The settlement aims to provide relief to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023, with most funds allocated directly to these individuals. Google will be required to allow app developers to use alternative payment systems for at least five years and inform consumers about potentially lower prices outside its billing framework. Additionally, Android users will be able to download apps from outside the Play Store for at least seven years. Payments to eligible individuals will be processed directly through PayPal or Venmo, with alternative claim options available. U.S. District Judge James Donato granted final approval to the settlement on April 30, raising concerns about the request for attorneys' fees.

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

Google is paying out $700M to Android app buyers

A federal court has approved a 0 million settlement involving Google, resulting from a lawsuit by 53 state attorneys general alleging unlawful monopolization of Android app distribution and in-app payments. Google has set aside 0 million for a consumer reimbursement fund and million for the states involved, without admitting wrongdoing. Consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store from August 2016 to September 2023 may be eligible for compensation, with payouts based on individual spending, guaranteeing a minimum of . Most eligible consumers will receive payments automatically via PayPal or Venmo, with options for those without these accounts to use a supplemental claims process. Additionally, there is a separate million settlement for claims regarding unauthorized use of cellular data, and a million California-specific settlement for Google Play subscription renewals between May 30, 2014, and October 27, 2019.

Winsage

April 24, 2026

Microsoft tackles quality control issues. Just kidding, it’s encouraging experienced workers to leave

Microsoft is implementing a voluntary buyout scheme for a segment of its U.S. workforce, targeting employees at the senior director level and below who have a combined age and tenure of 70 years or more. Approximately 7 percent of the workforce, nearly 9,000 individuals, could be eligible for this program, which aims to allow voluntary exits instead of mandatory layoffs. The company has previously laid off 9,000 employees in July 2025, and concerns have arisen about losing experienced talent that is crucial for improving the quality of Windows. Microsoft has invested heavily in artificial intelligence, but its stock price has declined over 20 percent in the past six months. The potential loss of valuable employees due to buyouts could hinder the company's ability to address ongoing quality challenges.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

Best Android Dash Cam Apps in 2026 for Daily Commuters

Norfolk recorded over 5,200 crashes in 2022. Hampton Roads ranks as the deadliest district in Virginia for crashes, with 1,444 incidents reported in recent years. Norfolk had 4,369 motor vehicle crashes in a single year, resulting in 2,248 injuries. Fatal and serious crashes reached 136 in 2024. Virginia operates under a "contributory negligence" standard, meaning being even 1% at fault can bar all compensation. The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits in Virginia is strictly 2 years. House Bill 808 requires auto insurers to document and justify reductions in repair estimates. Recent data indicates a 3% rise in injury hospitalizations statewide, totaling 36,164 cases.

Winsage

April 23, 2026

Microsoft faces court battle in £2bn Windows Server class action

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a £2 billion class action against Microsoft, aimed at compensating approximately 59,000 businesses using the Windows Server operating system in non-Microsoft public clouds. The collective action, led by Maria Luisa Stasi, alleges that Microsoft has overcharged UK entities for Windows Server on competing cloud services. The tribunal dismissed Microsoft's objections and granted a Collective Proceedings Order on an opt-out basis. The class action addresses two main issues: pricing abuse related to the Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) and re-licensing abuse concerning the deployment of Windows Server on Azure versus other cloud providers. The UK Competition and Markets Authority is also investigating Microsoft's software licensing practices within the cloud market. James Hain-Cole from law firm Scott+Scott expressed satisfaction with the tribunal's decision, emphasizing its significance for securing compensation for affected businesses.

Winsage

April 22, 2026

“For years, Microsoft’s practices have had real financial impact on both public and private organizations” – Microsoft faces new legal challenge over licensing practices

Microsoft is facing a £2 billion lawsuit in the UK, led by competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi, representing nearly 60,000 businesses that claim the company imposes excessive charges for using Windows Server on competing cloud platforms. The allegations focus on higher licensing fees for organizations using services like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Alibaba Cloud compared to those using Microsoft’s Azure. The lawsuit has been allowed to proceed on an opt-out basis by the Tribunal. Microsoft plans to appeal the decision and asserts that its business model promotes competition. The case is part of broader scrutiny of Microsoft's licensing practices, with investigations also initiated by the UK Competition and Markets Authority and the European Commission, as well as inquiries in Brazil, Switzerland, the United States, and Japan.