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AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Google Play Store’s new swipe gesture is here to save you from accidental buys

Google has introduced a "Slide to buy" feature in the Play Store version 46.5.19-31, replacing the previous one-tap purchase method. This new feature requires users to engage with a pill-shaped button that involves a drag motion, complete with animated arrows and bounce effects to confirm purchases. It is designed to reduce accidental purchases and is available across all categories, including apps, books, movies, and Google TV. Users must now swipe sideways to confirm their intent before proceeding to password or fingerprint verification. This update aims to enhance the user experience by making the purchasing process more intentional and less stressful.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

Pocket app is going away, so you should export your data now

Pocket will cease operations on July 8, 2025, and will enter export-only mode until October 8, 2025, after which all data will be permanently deleted. No new premium subscriptions will be accepted, and existing subscribers will receive automatic cancellations and refunds before the shutdown date. Pocket was acquired by Mozilla in 2017 and has introduced various features since then.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Digital Content Observatory Warns of Rising Blackmail via Instant Messaging Apps

The Digital Content Observatory has reported a significant increase in digital blackmail cases linked to instant messaging applications, driven by the rise in their use across various age groups and a lack of awareness about associated risks. Blackmail schemes often start with fake accounts that engage users and escalate to threats demanding compliance under the risk of exposing personal information. Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram are favored for these activities due to their private nature and encryption challenges. The Observatory emphasizes the importance of raising awareness, especially among younger users, advising caution in sharing personal information and encouraging the reporting of blackmail attempts. They highlight the need for improved digital literacy as a preventive measure against unsafe digital practices.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Human Fall Flat, Quest of Wizard, Sun Origin, more

A selection of top-tier Android games and applications, including Human Fall Flat, Quest of Wizard, and Sun Origin Post Apocalypse, are available at discounted prices. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 has a price drop, and the Galaxy Watch 7 is available at a 0 discount. Customers purchasing the Galaxy Watch Ultra will receive a complimentary pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

How to translate YouTube comments on Android

YouTube has introduced a "Translate" button beneath each comment on videos, allowing users to activate automatic translation based on their preferred language settings. The translated text appears below the original comment, supporting over 100 languages to enhance user engagement and understanding across language barriers.

Winsage

May 4, 2025

Do Not Open This PDF On A Microsoft Windows PC

Microsoft has warned about the increasing use of PDF attachments in cyberattacks, particularly during the U.S. tax season. Attackers have been using PDFs with embedded links that redirect users to counterfeit pages, such as a fake DocuSign site. TrustWave SpiderLabs has identified a new campaign involving a fake payment SWIFT copy that leads to a malicious PDF containing obfuscated JavaScript, which downloads a script that conceals the RemcosRAT payload using steganography. This technique involves hiding links within images, making them difficult to detect. The latest attacks begin with phishing emails containing malicious PDFs that direct victims to harmful webpages, facilitating the delivery of RemcosRAT, a trojan that allows remote control of compromised systems. Users are advised to be cautious of emails labeled “SWIFT Copy” and to delete suspicious emails immediately.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

Epic isn’t going to be policing AI Fortnite thumbnails

Epic Games has adopted a relaxed stance on the moderation of thumbnails created using artificial intelligence, focusing on compliance with established guidelines rather than the tools used for creation. Dan Walsh, the product management director, stated that the company is more concerned with whether thumbnails meet their rules than with the methods of their creation. He noted that detecting AI-generated content will become increasingly challenging. In contrast, Epic Games maintains strict ethical standards for its own first-party content, ensuring that all generated material is properly licensed and ownership rights are respected, as emphasized by executive vice president Sax Persson.

Tech Optimizer

April 30, 2025

Malwarebytes Launches Global Strategic Partner Program Offering Organizations a One-stop Shop for Personal Security, Privacy, and Identity Solutions

Malwarebytes has launched a partnership initiative aimed at providing financial institutions, HR benefit providers, and internet service providers with personal security, privacy, and identity solutions in response to rising online fraud, which has led to financial losses of .5 billion over the past year for one in three individuals. The program offers AI-powered consumer security solutions to protect devices from various threats and allows partners to choose from a range of options or create custom solutions. Key features include a comprehensive cybersecurity platform, advanced mobile security, and flexible integration options. Eero is one of the first partners to integrate Malwarebytes Premium Security into its eero Plus subscription service, enhancing online security for its subscribers.

TrendTechie

April 19, 2025

В России «лег» крупнейший пиратский торрент-трекер RuTracker

Rutracker is a platform for downloading pirated files that has been operating since 2004. It offers a diverse array of content categories, including audiobooks, music, and games.

TrendTechie

April 1, 2025

«Пиратская бухта» локализуется в России

A working group has been formed under the Ministry of Digital Development to localize The Pirate Bay on the "GosTech" platform, involving government, industry, and copyright representatives. A vice-premier will lead the group, addressing challenges faced by Russian citizens since 2022 regarding access to foreign entertainment. The "Gosbukhata" initiative aims to provide access to international and domestic films, with local companies and channels willing to upload content. Filmmakers have concerns about user fees, and a draft of a new Presidential Decree outlines the process for acquiring rights from copyright holders in unfriendly countries. Users of torrent software will need to register with Roskomnadzor and pay an annual fee of 500 to 1000 rubles for access, with fee distribution managed by the All-Russian Copyright Holders Union. Additionally, VK plans to launch a domestic peer-to-peer multimedia content exchange platform named "RuMul" by 2025, currently in the sigma-testing phase.