Hello everyone, the software community has been quite eventful these days, it can be described as an earthquake. Let's grab some popcorn and enjoy the show.
vposy Ceases Updates#
When it comes to the Adobe suite, many people immediately think of vposy in China and tnt internationally, as the original sources.
vposy is the only platform in China that has been tacitly approved by Adobe and has not received any lawyer's warnings. However, they recently announced that due to job relocation and lack of time for maintenance, they will stop updating.
Many netizens don't believe this reason, but the result is undeniable. Fortunately, many people have already saved their software suite. For those who haven't, there's no need to worry. Software platforms will definitely continue to obtain updates from tnt.
Restrictions on Third-Party Apps on Xiaomi TVs#
Recently, some netizens discovered that Xiaomi TVs and Xiaomi TV boxes cannot install third-party apps anymore. It is said to be in response to national policies that prohibit the installation of non-compliant apps, such as popular apps like Dianshi Jia, Yunhai TV, and Miaokan TV.
Even installing software through a USB drive is not allowed. The most extreme restriction is that no software can be installed via USB drive. Some netizens have tested apps like CCTV Sports, CCTV Finance, Xunlei, and third-party Bilibili app, but none of them work. You can only install apps available in their app store, and all other methods are completely prohibited.
I wonder if users of other TV brands have encountered this situation as well. Some netizens commented that installation is possible when the TV is disconnected from the internet. I'm not sure if this method still works.
To be honest, there's nothing we can do about this policy. I'm just not sure if third-party apps like Alibaba's cloud storage app are considered non-compliant. Even if they are, you can always use the official Alibaba Cloud Drive TV version by paying a membership fee. If that doesn't work, there are always Apple and Google boxes as alternatives.
By the way, I remembered that a while ago, a large number of chatbot apps were removed from the iOS App Store, and there was news that unregistered apps would be prohibited from providing internet information services. It seems that the "cleaning up the internet" campaign has shifted its focus to apps. It's great that we will have access to safer and more legitimate apps in the future.
Ding Xiaotiao Ceases Updates#
Ding Xiaotiao, an app that skips splash screen ads, was sued by a great company and will be shutting down its official website and download channels. The servers will be automatically destroyed after the expiration date. However, they have no control over the app for those who have already installed it. So if you have it installed, don't uninstall it. If you haven't, there are many similar apps to choose from. Let's cherish what we have.
Sogou Input Method Vulnerability#
The vulnerability has already been fixed today. We're all used to these kinds of incidents. All I can say is, for apps that involve privacy, if you can avoid granting unnecessary permissions, do so. Alternatively, you can use some free and open-source alternatives.
Z-Library Initiates Petition#
I have to say, they're not giving up. This approach gives a sense of being wronged. If you're interested, you can participate in the petition at: