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Google Pay Launches in Saudi Arabia, Enabling Simple and Secure Payments for Users
AppWizard
September 15, 2025

Google Pay Launches in Saudi Arabia, Enabling Simple and Secure Payments for Users

Google has launched Google Pay and Google Wallet in Saudi Arabia, enabling users to conduct transactions using Android devices through the national payment system, mada. The service will be available to all users in the coming weeks. Google Pay features 'Tap to Pay' for quick transactions at retail locations and will soon allow payments within apps and on the web. It integrates mada cards and major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard. Security is enhanced through tokenization, using unique virtual card numbers and dynamic security codes for each transaction. Google Wallet also allows users to store digital items such as loyalty cards and tickets. Currently, Google Pay is available for customers of Al Rajhi Bank and Riyad Bank, with plans for expansion to more banks. Google Wallet can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
Back in black: Microsoft Blue Screen of Death going dark
Winsage
June 27, 2025

Back in black: Microsoft Blue Screen of Death going dark

Microsoft will retire the Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in favor of a black screen as part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), with the change rolling out later this summer for Windows 11 version 24H2 devices. This update follows a security incident in July 2024 that affected approximately 8.5 million Windows machines. The WRI aims to enhance system resilience by reengineering Windows code and allowing security software to operate outside the Windows kernel, minimizing risks from vendor security code. A private preview of the new Windows endpoint security platform will be available to Microsoft Virus Initiative partners next month.
Android users get another option to pay later with Klarna on Google Pay
AppWizard
June 24, 2025

Android users get another option to pay later with Klarna on Google Pay

Klarna has integrated with Google Pay, enhancing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options for consumers during online checkout. This integration began on June 24 and will be available on select Android apps and websites that support Google Pay. Klarna's chief commercial officer, David Sykes, stated that this partnership advances the company's mission to offer transparent and adaptable payment solutions. Google Pay has been expanding its BNPL offerings since 2024, incorporating providers like Affirm and Zip. Additionally, Google has updated its card information interaction methods to include biometric security measures. There are also indications of a new feature for Google Wallet that would allow users to add cards via NFC technology, although users will still need to enter the card's CVV for security. The NFC Forum has suggested plans for broader NFC technology capabilities.
Windows Recall AI may sometimes capture intricate credit card details, even when Microsoft's sensitive information filter is enabled in Windows 11
Winsage
December 13, 2024

Windows Recall AI may sometimes capture intricate credit card details, even when Microsoft’s sensitive information filter is enabled in Windows 11

Windows Recall is a feature introduced in the Windows 11, version 24H2 update, exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, which captures snapshots of the user's screen at regular intervals and uses on-device AI to analyze the content. Microsoft has implemented a setting to filter out sensitive information from these snapshots, aiming to prevent the capture of data from applications or websites that handle sensitive information. However, a report indicated that Windows Recall still captured sensitive financial information, including credit card numbers, despite the filtering setting being enabled. Testing showed inconsistent results, as sensitive fields were captured in some contexts but not in others. Windows Recall is currently in beta and available through Microsoft's Windows 11 preview program, with Microsoft actively seeking user feedback to improve the feature before its official launch.
This Google App Helps You Verify If You're Chatting with the Right Person
AppWizard
November 14, 2024

This Google App Helps You Verify If You’re Chatting with the Right Person

Google has introduced the Android System Key Verifier app as part of its latest Google Play System update to enhance user security in digital communication. The app allows users to confirm the identity of messaging recipients by scanning a QR code, generating a unique key, and requesting a security code for verification. If there is a discrepancy, the device will issue an alert. The app utilizes the Contact Keys feature for securely storing end-to-end encryption keys and is currently available on devices like the Pixel 6, although testing has been limited due to a lack of compatible applications. The Contact Keys feature was initially unveiled with Android 15, and its integration into Google Play Services allows all devices running Android 10 and above to benefit from this security measure.
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