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Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it's not open source
AppWizard
July 20, 2026

Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it’s not open source

A recent poll among users of free Android applications revealed their preferences regarding app features. The absence of advertisements was the top priority for 33.6% of respondents, indicating a strong aversion to intrusive ads. Additionally, 12.4% valued the absence of paywalls, suggesting they prioritize accessibility over ads. Only 5.7% considered the open-source nature of apps significant. Notably, 48.2% of participants believed that all three features—absence of ads, no paywalls, and open-source access—are equally important.
North Korea Buried Four-Stage Malware in Flag Images: Zero Antivirus Detections
Tech Optimizer
July 18, 2026

North Korea Buried Four-Stage Malware in Flag Images: Zero Antivirus Detections

North Korea's Contagious Interview hackers have been using a deceptive strategy to target developers by posing as recruiters and embedding malware in SVG files. Elastic Security Labs discovered that the attackers hid malicious payloads within HTML comment blocks of these files, allowing the malware to evade antivirus detection. At the time of the findings, no antivirus engines flagged the compromised repositories, which included trojanized GitHub repositories disguised as coding challenges. The malware executed automatically at server startup and deployed four modules: a browser credential and cryptocurrency wallet stealer, a file stealer, a remote access Trojan, and a clipboard monitor. The campaign, tracked as REF9403, is part of the ongoing Contagious Interview operation attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group, which aims to generate revenue through cryptocurrency theft. Developers are advised to audit any projects run from unsolicited sources and to monitor specific domains associated with the attack.
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AppWizard
July 17, 2026

RPCS3 Emulator Now Plays 75% of PS3 Game Library on PC

The RPCS3 emulator for PlayStation 3 can now run 75% of the PS3 game library, which is 2,681 out of 3,559 titles. No games are rated with zero compatibility, with 0.06% classified as "Loadable," 1.69% as "Ingame," and 22.93% as playable to some extent. Some popular titles like Grand Theft Auto IV and the Assassin's Creed series are still "Ingame," while Battlefield 1943 is at the "Intro" stage.
75% of all PS3 games reportedly now run on PC via open-source emulator RPCS3 — announcement comes weeks after Sony's plan to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by
AppWizard
July 16, 2026

75% of all PS3 games reportedly now run on PC via open-source emulator RPCS3 — announcement comes weeks after Sony’s plan to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by

RPCS3 is a multi-platform open-source emulator for PlayStation 3, with 2,681 out of 3,559 PS3 titles currently compatible. It allows gaming on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. The development team aims for full preservation of the PS3 library. Sony plans to cease production of physical game discs by 2028 and shut down the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita in 2027. Of the remaining titles, 816 are playable but have serious glitches, 60 can reach the main menu but do not load further, and 2 titles initialize but are stuck on a black screen. Emulation is not inherently illegal if users play games they own, as established by legal precedents. A DMCA takedown request from Atlus regarding Persona 5 was unsuccessful. RPCS3 has shown performance improvements, achieving a 5% to 7% boost in FPS, with some titles reaching over 1500 FPS.
Big Changes Are Coming To Android's Google Play Store This Month
AppWizard
July 16, 2026

Big Changes Are Coming To Android’s Google Play Store This Month

In October 2024, a judge ordered Google to allow third-party app stores on the Android platform. Google has now decided to comply with this ruling, retracting its motion to amend the injunction. Changes are set to be implemented starting July 22, 2026, allowing third-party app stores to operate within the Play Store in the U.S. Developers' app listings will automatically be available to these stores unless they opt out. Third-party stores can offer apps from the Play Catalog if they pay an annual fee and meet certain criteria. However, questions remain regarding the integration of Play Protect security features and the assessment of third-party store security.
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