Judge orders Google to simplify third-party app store downloads in Play Store
A US judge has ruled that Google's implementation of third-party app store access in the Play Store is insufficient, citing unnecessary steps that discourage users from using alternative sources.
» readResearchers uncover hundreds of fake Chrome VPN extensions, many still active
A new investigation has identified 737 fraudulent free VPN and proxy extensions published across at least 40 Chrome Web Store developer accounts.
» readNew Android app lets users fight censorship by sharing internet access
A new Android application called Snowflake Volunteer has been released on the Google Play Store, allowing ordinary smartphone users to help bypass global censorship.
» readShopify Scam Uses Fake Refund Notifications to Trick Victims
A new scam has been detailed by security researchers at Huntress, in which victims are tricked by fake refund notifications delivered through the Shopify platform.
» readCanva Delays AI Rollout to Fix Economics Before Scaling
A decision was made to slow the rollout of a product until its underlying economics were ready, according to a company representative. The architecture was rebuilt, unit costs were reduced, and the business model was strengthened as a result.
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