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Why 100 Million Downloads Can Still Leave a Game Studio Fragile

In Durable Advantage, Xsolla president Chris Hewish argues that downloads and launch revenue tell only part of the story. What matters after the initial success is how much of the player relationship, commerce, and intelligence a studio actually controls.

International Business Times

The Job Interview From Hell: How a Fake Recruiter Stole £18,000 in Hours as Fake Indeed Apps Spread Spyware

A job seeker lost £18,000 ($24,300) in hours after a fake recruiter scam, as experts warn fraudulent Indeed interview apps are spreading spyware.

International Business Times UK

How to Listen to Kindle Books on iPhone, Android, and in Your Browser

Want to listen to a Kindle book that has no audiobook? First try Amazon’s Assistive Reader inside the Kindle app. If you want a supported CastReader workflow with synchronized highlighting on iPhone or Android, or need to listen in Kindle Cloud Reader through Chrome or Edge, CastReader offers another route.…

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Google Play Outage: What Does the 500 Error Actually Mean?

Opening Google Play to download an app and suddenly seeing a “500 error” can make you wonder whether something is wrong with your phone, internet connection or Google account. Today, September 1, 2026, users in India have reported problems with Google Play, including difficulties downloading or updating apps. Reports have…

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PUBG lite pre-registration now open: How to register, expected launch date, rewards and account details

Krafton India is thrilled to announce the pre-registration for Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite on Google Play. Slated for release by the end of 2026, this streamlined edition promises a reduced download size. Gamers who sign up early can earn unique rewards. Existing accounts from Battlegrounds Mobile India will seamlessly transfer,…

The Economic Times

The iPhone 18 Pro has me ready to break my 15-year Android streak — but it needs to do these 5 things first

I've been using Android phones for 15 years, and there are some serious obstacles if Apple wants me to consider jumping back to iOS.

Tom’s Guide

Google $8.25M Settlement Payments: How Parents Can Check Eligibility and Claim Before the Deadline

Google's $8.25M Play Store settlement closes to claims on 14 September 2026. Court filings estimate $40 to $200 per child.

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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

Google's new measures for sideloading Android apps have started to arrive

Make Extra Money or Find Better Deals in Thailand on Talata Marketplace

Have things at home you no longer use? Someone else may be willing to buy them at the right price. And when you're looking for a phone, motorcycle, furniture, or even property, you'd rather not pay more than you need to. Talata is an online marketplace in Thailand where people…

Bangkok Post

I just tried this privacy-focused version of Android for Pixel phones — and I'm very impressed

If you want some extra privacy on your phone, it might be worth installing GrapheneOS. It actually feels more like Android than a lot of other Android phones.

Tom’s Guide

VPN Super Unlimited review: fast and cheap but too barebones to compete

Does a star-studded executive team translate to a top-tier budget VPN? Our VPN Super Unlimited review weighs speed and streaming against missing security essentials.

TechRadar

Google Play is hiding a Pixel 11 Pro discount in plain sight

Google is hiding Pixel 11 discounts in Play Points, with up to $150 off select models.

Android Central

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

One user's cautionary tale

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

TechRadar

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.

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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.

Android Central

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.

TechRadar

'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

Android Central

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.

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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.

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