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BetaBeacon

September 29, 2026

Free-to-Play Racer Kartboard Dash is Out Now on PC, Android and iOS.

- Kartboard Dash is a free-to-play arcade kart-racing game available on PC, Android, and iOS. - The game features a handcrafted cardboard world with unique tracks, scenery, and vehicles. - Players can collect and deploy power-ups to gain an advantage in races. - Global modifiers can change race conditions in the final laps. - Kartboard Dash is designed for competition and replayability, with dynamic power-ups and close finishes.

AppWizard

September 29, 2026

Gemini app adding Google Wallet integration for ‘personalized insights’

The Gemini Connected App has introduced a feature called Google Wallet, which provides users with tailored information based on their stored data, helping manage digital assets like loyalty cards and travel documents. Users can retrieve information such as boarding passes and airline loyalty numbers. The app also offers financial insights, including transaction data from services like Plaid, expense summaries, budgeting tips, and overviews of rewards linked to stored cards. This integration is currently exclusive to Google Wallet users in the U.S. and allows users to ask questions about their spending habits. However, users cannot execute transactions or modify linked financial accounts through the app. The feature is being gradually rolled out and is limited to personal Google Accounts in the U.S.

BetaBeacon

September 28, 2026

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Last Game, Sands of Salzaar, Tokyo Debunker, more

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AppWizard

September 28, 2026

RatHat Android Malware Console Uses Gemini to Identify Higher-Value Victims

The operators behind RatHat have created an advanced Android banking trojan that allows control of infected devices through a web console. Since April 2026, nearly 100 instances of this console have been identified, indicating a malware-as-a-service model. The console collects sensitive data from compromised phones, including text messages and passwords. It uses Google's Gemini AI to assess victims' bank balances, categorizing them into high-value and mid-value segments, but does not facilitate financial transactions. The malware has remained largely unchanged since late 2025, but the console has seen significant updates, leading to three new versions: BlackCat Remote Control Management, Panda Workshop V5, and V6. These versions serve as both control interfaces and build tools for creating and distributing malware. The latest version includes templates for deceptive download pages. RatHat infiltrates devices via text messages and online ads, requesting Accessibility access to read screens and simulate user interactions. This access allows the malware to activate wireless debugging and connect to the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), giving operators elevated privileges to execute commands. A Go program can be deployed to maintain control, even after the app is uninstalled. Cleafy has tracked console deployments through web code analysis, noting that many IP addresses originate from a Singapore-registered network. The initial console version allowed operators to choose AI providers, but the latest exclusively uses Gemini. RatHat also utilizes Gemini on infected devices to determine tap locations based on screen layouts. Cleafy has compiled indicators related to the consoles' command-and-control servers, download links, and malware samples, including specific domains, IP addresses, and MD5 hashes. The consoles often use web addresses starting with "admin." and inexpensive top-level domains. Security tools are advised to monitor processes running under the shell user on affected devices.

AppWizard

September 28, 2026

Denuvo cracking group DenuvOwO reportedly disbands — lawsuit from Irdeto has a chilling effect, but cracking continues as piracy hub purges links

Irdeto's Denuvo has reached a milestone with the disbandment of DenuvOwO, a group that created a hypervisor-based bypass for Denuvo. This decision may be linked to Irdeto's legal action against a cracker known as Voices38. The CS.Rin forum has removed links to games using the DenuvOwO bypass and banned associated members to avoid legal issues. A proof-of-concept crack for Assassin's Creed: Mirage has been developed, removing Denuvo Anti-Tamper and VMProtect, resulting in a 15% increase in average frames per second (FPS) and a 76% improvement in minimum frame rates on a high-end setup.

Winsage

September 26, 2026

Windows finally let me rip Bing out of my desktop. The speed boost is undeniable

Windows 11 users previously experienced a dual-search environment where local and web results were mixed, often leading to cluttered searches. Many resorted to registry edits to disable web results, but these workarounds were not fully effective. The search interface was complicated by irrelevant web links, making it difficult to find local files. With the introduction of version 26H2, Microsoft added a toggle in Settings that allows users to manage web searches independently, improving the search experience by prioritizing local files. This feature began rolling out after the September 2026 Patch Tuesday update. Disabling web results streamlines the search panel but removes the Copilot entry and may not be immediately available to all users.

Tech Optimizer

September 26, 2026

Norton 360 for Gamers vs Bitdefender vs Malwarebytes [2026]

Norton 360 and Bitdefender Total Security achieved perfect scores from AV-TEST in June 2026, while Malwarebytes had a 100% real-world protection rate in AV-Comparatives’ testing but with a higher false-positive rate. Bitdefender Total Security is recommended for PC gamers as it minimizes frame-rate impact to 0-2% during gameplay. Norton 360 for Gamers includes features for streamers and competitive players but has a higher renewal price. Malwarebytes Premium is noted for its minimal resource usage but lacks a dedicated game mode. The pricing for Norton 360 starts at .99 for the first year and increases to .99 upon renewal, Bitdefender starts at .99 for a single device, and Malwarebytes Premium aligns closely with Norton’s entry price but does not include a VPN. In FPS testing with Cyberpunk 2077, Norton showed a 2-3% drop, Bitdefender a 0-2% decrease, and Malwarebytes under 1%. Norton uses a hybrid detection model, Bitdefender employs cloud-based scanning, and Malwarebytes focuses on behavior-based detection. Norton offers gamer-tag dark web monitoring and a bundled VPN, while Bitdefender has limited VPN features on standard tiers and Malwarebytes lacks these protections.

AppWizard

September 26, 2026

Google Messages gets a major gesture and menu refresh

Google Messages is introducing refined gestures to enhance user experience on Android. Long-pressing a message now opens a floating menu with shortcuts for actions like copying, starring, or replying. Users can select specific text snippets instead of copying entire messages. Swiping left reveals message timestamps and encryption statuses, while swiping right allows for instant replies. The long-press menu replaces the top toolbar, providing quick access to functions such as Reply, Forward, Copy, Star, Delete, Select more, and Info. For images, options like Save and Remix are available. The text copying feature allows selection of portions of text, extending to images, videos, links, files, locations, and contact cards. Tapping a message reveals read receipts and timestamps briefly appear after a tap. These features are part of recent builds of Google Messages, including version 2026091003RC02, but the rollout is server-side, so not all devices will receive the updates at the same time.

BetaBeacon

September 26, 2026

Konami just released the original Castlevania game for FREE on iOS and Android

Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania franchise by offering a free port of the original NES game on iOS and Android until October 24.

BetaBeacon

September 26, 2026

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Sea of Stars, Deus Ex GO, Super Onion Boy 2, more

The original Castlevania game is now available for free on Android. Other highlights of the Google Play deals include AVILION forever, Dead God Land - Light Survival, Muse Dash, Sea of Stars, Deus Ex GO, Super Onion Boy 2, and more.