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"This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them

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Private Internet Access now lets you ditch Google as it brings its VPN app to F-Droid

PIA has launched its Android app on the open-source app store, giving Big Tech skeptics an alternative way to install its service.

TechRadar

10 million downloads but no website? New TechRadar data reveals how Android VPNs are gaming the system to avoid supporting users effectively

We've audited thousands of mobile VPNs for weaknesses. After sifting through the details, there's more to be concerned about than you might think.

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Fake Google Play ads are latest scam linked to unlicensed casinos

Research from NordVPN suggests that a ‘large-scale criminal operation’ is directing people to unregulated gambling online

The Independent UK

Thousands of iOS and Android VPNs are hiding behind fake websites and useless privacy policies — here's how to spot them

A TechRadar audit of Google Play Store and App Store VPNs has shown the scale of transparency issues across listings.

TechRadar

How to Choose the Right Messaging Access Point: Website, App Store, Desktop Client, or Web Login

Searching for a messaging platform's website sounds simple, but the result may lead to a product homepage, an app-store listing, a desktop installer, a browser login, a help article, or an unrelated third-party page.

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A Practical Pre-Installation Checklist for Messaging Apps: Device, SIM, Network and Security

Check your device, operating system, SIM or eSIM, network, storage and verification environment before installing a messaging app.

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Your older Galaxy phone just lost another piece of Samsung support

Samsung is dropping update support for the Samsung Find app on devices running One UI 2.0 or older, locking legacy Galaxy phones out of future fixes and feature upgrades.

Android Central

'They will renew your subscription even if you turn off the auto-renewal' — Which VPN has the most price complaints on the Play Store?

We analyzed almost 30,000 Android VPN reviews to reveal the hidden cost of major VPNs

TechRadar

Google Play services update brings seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed

Google's latest Play services and Play Store updates quietly improve Wallet, Wear OS, Play Games, and app discovery.

Android Central

Google Play at SDCC hosts 'The Auction'—comic book fans like me should be thrilled

Google Play announced The Auction event at SDCC, and users can redeem rewards on-site in San Diego or online in the Play Store app.

Android Central

EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown

The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.

Android Central

E.U. Fines Google $1 Billion and Orders It To Give Competitors Equal Treatment

European regulators claim to promote innovation while extracting billions from the companies producing it.

Reason

EU fines Google £759m for breaching competition laws on search and app store

The European Commission handed out two separate fines worth 460 million euros (£392 million) and 430 million euros (£367 million).

Evening Standard

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How to pre-register for DCKO, the free-to-play mobile DC fighter

The Guardian - UK

Philippines blocks GoreBox gaming app after school shooting kills three

Investigators says one of two teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at high school was regular player

TechRadar

Samsung MAX VPN goes offline today, leaving Android users searching for alternatives

Samsung MAX VPN is officially shutting down today. Here's why the privacy app is retiring, how it impacts your Galaxy device, and what you should do next to stay secure online.

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The Tom's Guide app is live — how to get it for free and everything that's new

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The Independent UK

Iran’s internet blackout still a reality for 60 per cent of population

INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: As state media hails the ‘return of the internet’, Amirhossein Miresmaeili hears from users within Iran who say they only have limited access

TechRadar

Russian researcher claims state-backed MAX app secretly records users and monitors VPNs

MAX rejects the allegations, deeming the analysis "a fake," but a Russian digital rights group could also confirm most of the security claims. Here's how to stay safe.

Android Central

Google Play is getting a huge AI upgrade with Ask Play and Play Shorts

Google announced a wave of Google Play updates, including Ask Play AI search, Play Shorts, and Gemini app discovery.

Windows Central

"First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1

Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.

Windows Central

Did Asha Sharma kill another ill-fated Xbox project? The "Xbox Mobile Store" seems to be dead. [UPDATE: Xbox responds]

Previously announced for launch in July 2024, the ill-fated Xbox Mobile Store seems to be dead, with all test URLs relating to it now hitting a 404 error.

GamesRadar

Among Us hits 1 billion downloads on Google Play after almost 8 years: "1/8 of the world are Crewmates... or Impostors... hard to say"

That's a lot of murder in space

Tom’s Guide

Freecash promised you could earn money playing mobile games, but Apple just removed it from the App Store for deception

Ads for apps offering money for mundane tasks like playing video games are everywhere — but one of the biggest just got pulled from the App Store.

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