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Timed Silence: An Open Source Android App to Automatically Silence Your Phone
AppWizard
November 8, 2024

Timed Silence: An Open Source Android App to Automatically Silence Your Phone

Timed Silence is a Kotlin-based application for Android, created by Felix Nüsse, that manages smartphone volume settings, allowing users to mute, vibrate, or ring with sound. The app requires initial setup permissions and features an intuitive interface with a pause/play button. Users can create custom schedules, including pre-defined ones for "Night" and "Day." The app effectively activates Do Not Disturb (DND) at scheduled times, muting notifications while allowing calls and messages from specified contacts. Additional features include Calendar integration, Keywords for managing volume levels, Bluetooth compatibility, and a Sanity Check for priority contacts. The app is available on F-Droid, with source code and APKs on GitHub.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android - November 2024 round-up
BetaBeacon
November 8, 2024

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – November 2024 round-up

Bloons Card Storm is a turn-based card collecting game with multiplayer at its core, where players need to think about both attack and defense. The game has some balancing issues and a problem where if your opponent quits, you get a smaller reward.
Windows 11's market share hits all-time high — Microsoft's $30 extended support charge beyond Windows 10's imminent death won't cut it
Winsage
November 7, 2024

Windows 11’s market share hits all-time high — Microsoft’s $30 extended support charge beyond Windows 10’s imminent death won’t cut it

Windows 11 has captured a market share of 35.55% as of October 2024, while Windows 10 holds 60.97%. Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The International Data Corporation (IDC) reported a 3% growth in global PC shipments in Q2 2024, with approximately 64.9 million units sold. Microsoft has introduced an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10 users, allowing them to extend support for an additional year at a cost. A public interest petition has been initiated urging Microsoft to reconsider the end of support for Windows 10.
A decade and $22 billion later, Meta's big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off
AppWizard
November 7, 2024

A decade and $22 billion later, Meta’s big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

Meta's investment in WhatsApp has begun yielding substantial returns, with a 48% year-over-year increase in non-advertising revenue reported in Q3, largely due to WhatsApp's business messaging capabilities. This product enables companies to engage in paid conversations with customers, contributing to revenue growth since Q3 2022. Non-advertising revenue in Q3 was million, compared to .9 billion in ad revenue, but is growing at over twice the pace of advertising. Messaging products, including WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram Direct, are still in the early stages of monetization, with estimates suggesting messaging could account for around 10% of Meta's total revenue. A significant increase in content shared through direct messages has been noted, with a 100% year-over-year rise. Meta is also exploring revenue opportunities through sponsored messages and "click-to-message" ads. Generative AI is expected to enhance the messaging business's efficiency and potential revenue generation. User behavior is shifting towards sharing in direct messages rather than traditional feeds, prompting Meta to enhance its Messenger app with new features. Each messaging product serves different user bases and presents unique monetization opportunities.
The best of the best: 5 iconic Android games that got people hooked
BetaBeacon
November 4, 2024

The best of the best: 5 iconic Android games that got people hooked

- Angry Birds was the first game to hit a billion downloads on the Play Store in 2012 and the first mobile gaming franchise to reach over five billion downloads in 2022. - Pokemon GO became the biggest mobile game in the US within a week of its release and had 21 million daily players. - Temple Run was downloaded more than 100 million times in its first year and is still popular today. - Clash of Clans has recorded over a billion in revenue and is still among the most-grossing games on Android. - PUBG Mobile is among the highest-grossing mobile games of all time with well over a billion downloads.
Island based author writes new Minecraft novel
AppWizard
November 4, 2024

Island based author writes new Minecraft novel

Subscribers now experience 80% less display advertising while reading articles, with the limited ads primarily featuring local businesses that cater to the community's needs.
Open Source App 'Easy Watermark' on Android Helps You Protect Your Images
AppWizard
November 1, 2024

Open Source App ‘Easy Watermark’ on Android Helps You Protect Your Images

Easy Watermark is an open-source application for Android developed in Kotlin by rosu, designed to simplify the watermarking process for images. It features a user-friendly interface that allows users to add text and emoji watermarks with ease. The app provides various editing options, including fonts, sizes, colors, and angles, as well as a single tile mode to prevent watermark duplication. Users can also add custom logos using the 'Icon' option. Easy Watermark can be installed from F-Droid or purchased on the Play Store, and its source code is available on GitHub.
Mozilla's Thunderbird email app is now officially available on Android
AppWizard
October 31, 2024

Mozilla’s Thunderbird email app is now officially available on Android

Mozilla has launched its email application, Thunderbird, for Android after a successful beta phase. The app is available for download from the Play Store or as an APK from GitHub and requires Android version 5.0 or higher. Thunderbird is an open-source, ad-free email client that allows users to manage multiple email accounts with a Unified Inbox. It is supported by donations from users and focuses on privacy and data protection.
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