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AppWizard

April 21, 2025

Revolutionary AI App Transforms Pest Control: Smart Solution Heads to Google Play

Jeffs' Brands' subsidiary, Fort Products, has submitted the Android version of its AI-powered pest control mobile application for review on Google Play, marking a step towards commercial rollout after successful development and internal testing. The app helps users identify pests and recommends treatments based on species, infestation severity, and preferences, while also suggesting Fort's proprietary pest control products. CEO Victor Hakmon highlighted the app's goal to empower users in addressing pest issues. The initiative aims to enhance Jeffs' Brands' direct-to-consumer offerings and establish new digital channels. The app is expected to be available for download after Google approval. Positive aspects include enhanced technological capabilities and potential for increased customer engagement and product sales, while challenges include the pending approval and lack of metrics on revenue or user adoption.

AppWizard

April 21, 2025

Jeffs’ Brands: Fort Submits Android Version of AI-Based Pest Control App to Google Play

Jeffs' Brands Ltd has submitted the Android version of its AI-powered pest control mobile application for review on Google Play through its subsidiary, Fort Products Limited. The app helps users identify pests and provides treatment recommendations based on various factors. It includes product suggestions featuring Fort’s pest control solutions. Following successful internal testing, the app is designed for optimal usability and performance across Android devices and is expected to be available for download pending Google’s approval.

Winsage

April 16, 2025

Microsoft removed the clock from Windows 10… so it could reintroduce it in Windows 11

Microsoft has reintroduced the Clock feature to the Calendar flyout in Windows 11, which had previously been removed. Users can now see the time in the notification center, addressing complaints about the inconvenience of not having this functionality. Additionally, Microsoft is working on other enhancements, including a revamped Start menu, improved widgets, and an AI-powered search feature for Copilot+ PCs, although the rollout timeline for these updates is uncertain.

Winsage

April 15, 2025

There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It

Companies are integrating artificial intelligence into their software, with recent updates to Windows applications like Paint and Notepad showcasing AI enhancements. In Windows Paint, a Copilot button introduces three features: 1. Image Creator: Users can generate images from descriptive prompts, selecting styles for the output. 2. Generative Erase: This tool lets users remove unwanted elements from images and fills in the background using surrounding pixels. 3. Remove Background: This feature isolates the main subject of an image by turning the background white. Generative Erase and Remove Background are free, while Image Creator requires AI credits available through Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscriptions. In Windows Notepad, the Copilot button offers features to refine existing text: 1. Make shorter and Make longer: Adjusts the length of selected text. 2. Change tone: Modifies the text's tone to be inspirational, formal, casual, or humorous. 3. Change format: Restructures text into lists, marketing language, or poetry. 4. Rewrite: Provides previews of rewritten text for selection. Notepad's AI-powered rewrites are limited for free users, with extensive use requiring AI credits tied to a Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscription. The Copilot button can be disabled in settings for a distraction-free experience.

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

AI Mode takes the spotlight in the Google app’s latest revamp

Google Search has introduced AI Mode in its Android app, enhancing the user interface with shortcut icons for voice input and Lens, along with quick access to features like translation and homework assistance. AI Mode is being prioritized, with plans to replace existing shortcuts in the main Search bar with a dedicated icon for this feature. This change is currently in a limited testing phase and aims to streamline the interface by condensing options into three essential features. AI Mode has improved in summarizing complex information into digestible formats, although it may not yet fully replace traditional Google Search for all users.

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

Google Removes Assistant Settings from Android App: Here’s What’s Changing

Google is removing direct access to Assistant settings from the Google app on Android devices as part of a strategy to transition users to its AI-powered platform, Gemini. Users will now need to use the Google Home app or system settings to manage Assistant preferences. This change was implemented in Google App version 16.12, where the Google Assistant option was removed from the profile menu settings. Features previously accessible through the Google app, such as routines and voice settings, will now require navigation through the new methods. The rollout of Gemini is occurring in phases, starting with Pixel smartphones.

Winsage

April 12, 2025

Microsoft starts final Windows Recall testing before rollout

Microsoft is gradually introducing its AI-powered Windows Recall feature to Insiders in the Release Preview channel, with plans to extend it to all Windows users with Copilot+ PCs. Recall captures screenshots of active windows at regular intervals, allowing Windows 11 users to search for text within these snapshots using natural language. Users can opt-in to save snapshots and must authenticate via Windows Hello to access their data. Recall is currently being rolled out to Windows 11 Insiders with Build 26100.3902 (KB5055627). The feature faced privacy concerns upon its introduction in May 2024, leading Microsoft to implement measures to enhance user privacy, such as filtering out sensitive information and allowing users to adjust storage settings. The rollout of the first Recall preview began in November 2024 for Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs, followed by Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs a month later.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

The new Windows 11 Beta update makes widgets better than ever before

Microsoft's latest update for Windows 11 Beta introduces the ability to read MSN articles directly from the Widgets feed, allowing users to access full articles, slideshows, and videos without using a browser. Users can customize the visibility of the MSN feed on their Widgets board. The update also enhances Copilot+ PCs with an AI-powered semantic search bar for natural language queries and improves the Narrator feature, which now analyzes screen content to provide descriptions of images and visual elements for visually impaired users.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

Microsoft Is Ready to Try Again With Recall AI Feature That Screenshots Your Activity

Microsoft's Recall feature is being rolled out in preview mode to Windows Insiders using Copilot PCs powered by Snapdragon technology. The tool allows users to retrieve previously displayed content by searching for keywords, capturing screenshots throughout the day, and using AI for organization. The rollout faced delays due to privacy concerns, leading Microsoft to pause and review security measures. Users must opt in to save snapshots and enroll in Windows Hello for access, with the ability to control what is saved and pause saving at any time.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

Microsoft thinks its controversial Recall feature is ready for some Windows 11 users to try out… install it if you dare

Microsoft has reintroduced the AI-powered Recall feature in Windows 11 with enhanced privacy measures after initially pausing its rollout due to user backlash over privacy concerns. The feature is included in Build 26100.3902 (KB5055627) and is being distributed to select Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. Users must opt-in to save snapshots of their activity and enroll in Windows Hello for access. Recall allows users to search for apps, websites, images, or documents by describing their content. Users can control which snapshots are saved and can pause this feature at any time.