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GeForce At Gamescom 2026 — Games, RTX Demos, Prizes, and the GeForce On Community Update
AppWizard
August 23, 2026

GeForce At Gamescom 2026 — Games, RTX Demos, Prizes, and the GeForce On Community Update

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The Android gravy train is over! Google starts to roll out new app sideloading restrictions – here's why that's a good thing
AppWizard
August 19, 2026

The Android gravy train is over! Google starts to roll out new app sideloading restrictions – here’s why that’s a good thing

Google is enhancing security measures for Android devices by focusing on the verification of apps, developers, and app stores. A new feature called "advanced flow" is being introduced for users who install applications from unverified developers. The process of sideloading is being refined to improve user security while maintaining user choice. This includes: - Verification of developers and their applications. - Inclusion of additional app stores like Honor App Market, Oppo App Market, Samsung's Galaxy Store, Palm Store, V-Appstore, and GetApps. - Updates to the Android Developer Verifier for access to the latest security protocols. These changes aim to create a safer environment for users while allowing advanced users to install apps from various sources. Google has shared a timeline for these changes and is addressing ongoing discussions about digital rights and user safety, particularly in relation to the Epic Games antitrust case.
US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores
AppWizard
August 14, 2026

US Judge says Google Play Store isn’t doing enough to help users find rival app stores

A recent court session involving Epic Games and Google highlighted issues with the Play Store's app search functionality. Judge Donato expressed dissatisfaction with the current search process and instructed Google to improve it, specifically by removing the third-party app store-specific page under the "Are you looking?" banner. Aptoide has returned to the Play Store due to Google's Play Catalogue Access Program, which allows qualifying third-party stores to publish their apps. Epic Games continues to challenge Google’s practices, arguing that the Play Store complicates the installation process for rival app stores. Judge Donato noted the unnecessary friction caused by the "Are you looking for?" banner, questioning its utility and instructing Google to eliminate it. The ongoing legal battle has also led to the Epic Games Store being allowed on the Play Store in 2025.
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Winsage
August 12, 2026

Windows 11 keeps breaking user expectations around browser choice, according to new global research

A survey by the Browser Choice Alliance involving 2,000 U.S. adults reveals significant dissatisfaction with Microsoft's Edge browser. Key findings include: - 86% of respondents believe they should control their default browser, and 80% want a "one-click browser default" option. - 26% currently have Edge as their default browser, but only 19% would choose it if given a free choice. - 72% of those who tried to change their default browser in the past two years faced obstacles, such as Edge being recommended or links opening in Edge. - 29% reported that Windows system updates changed their browser preferences. - Among adults aged 65 and older, 44% found changing their default browser complex, and 61% lacked confidence in the process. - 14% of respondents believe users should not have the ability to choose their default browser. - Microsoft has made changes to enhance user choice only within the EU, ignoring global opportunities. - Tools like MSEdgeRedirect and EdgeDeflector aimed at redirecting links to preferred browsers are now ineffective or limited. - Microsoft announced the discontinuation of support for MV2 extensions, affecting tools like uBlock Origin.
LG Monitors Spotted Installing Adware-Like App on Windows PCs
Winsage
July 20, 2026

LG Monitors Spotted Installing Adware-Like App on Windows PCs

LG monitors connected to Windows PCs can trigger the automatic installation of the LG Monitor App Installer, which promotes paid subscriptions to McAfee antivirus software without user consent. This app appears shortly after Windows Update installs relevant LG packages, displaying McAfee promotions frequently. The app is designed to launch at startup and operates outside the Windows App Sandbox, raising cybersecurity concerns. Reports indicate that this issue affects both newer and older LG monitor models. Microsoft allows manufacturers to link Store applications with device metadata, enabling such installations without clear user choice. Users can remove the app through Windows Settings, but doing so may block other useful applications. LG and Microsoft have not publicly addressed these concerns.
Dark patterns in Windows are steering users to Edge: Mozilla-commissioned report
Winsage
July 15, 2026

Dark patterns in Windows are steering users to Edge: Mozilla-commissioned report

A report by Mozilla, titled "Over The Edge 2.0," reveals that Microsoft is using various tactics to promote its Edge browser, including misleading banners on Bing and pre-pinning Edge on the Windows taskbar. The report indicates that Microsoft hinders users' ability to download or set alternative browsers as default. It also notes that Microsoft's AI tool, Copilot, fails to recognize the default browser when opening links, and data-sharing settings are preselected to ON in regions like the US and India. Despite these efforts, Edge's market share has declined from 13 percent in June 2025 to just over 10 percent, while Mozilla's Firefox has increased from 5.84 percent to 6.44 percent. The Browser Choice Alliance and other browser developers have criticized Microsoft's practices, calling for fair competition.
CMA probes Microsoft business software over browser choice
Winsage
June 27, 2026

CMA probes Microsoft business software over browser choice

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking comments on Microsoft's business software ecosystem, with responses from various stakeholders, including the Browser Choice Alliance (BCA). The BCA expresses concerns that Microsoft uses its dominance in operating systems and productivity software to promote its own browser, hindering competition. They argue that Microsoft's distribution strategies and design decisions limit user choice and innovation. The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is highlighted as a critical factor, as it allows Microsoft to influence browser choices during upgrades. The BCA links browser competition to the adoption of AI tools, warning that competitive issues in the browser space could affect the AI domain if Microsoft employs similar tactics. They advocate for independent selection of AI tools to prevent distortion of competition and user choice. The BCA concludes that Microsoft's practices negatively impact user experience and productivity for businesses in the UK, damaging innovative browser developers.
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