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Google Messages gets a major gesture and menu refresh
AppWizard
September 26, 2026

Google Messages gets a major gesture and menu refresh

Google Messages is introducing refined gestures to enhance user experience on Android. Long-pressing a message now opens a floating menu with shortcuts for actions like copying, starring, or replying. Users can select specific text snippets instead of copying entire messages. Swiping left reveals message timestamps and encryption statuses, while swiping right allows for instant replies. The long-press menu replaces the top toolbar, providing quick access to functions such as Reply, Forward, Copy, Star, Delete, Select more, and Info. For images, options like Save and Remix are available. The text copying feature allows selection of portions of text, extending to images, videos, links, files, locations, and contact cards. Tapping a message reveals read receipts and timestamps briefly appear after a tap. These features are part of recent builds of Google Messages, including version 2026091003RC02, but the rollout is server-side, so not all devices will receive the updates at the same time.
Google App Replaces Pixel Launcher Search: What You Need to Know
AppWizard
April 13, 2026

Google App Replaces Pixel Launcher Search: What You Need to Know

Google has replaced the Pixel Launcher search interface with the search experience from the Google app, leading to user dissatisfaction due to the omission of features like app search and shortcuts to frequently used applications. The new interface lacks the modern design and convenience that users expected. Users can still access the old Pixel Launcher search through the app grid or by enabling a specific feature, but this may disrupt their established habits. Many are hoping for a future update that could improve the Google app's search interface and restore the previous features.
The Play Store Will Let Someone Else Pay For Your Apps Now - Talk Android
AppWizard
May 26, 2024

The Play Store Will Let Someone Else Pay For Your Apps Now – Talk Android

- Google Play Store has introduced a new feature in India that allows users to send payment links to others to pay for their apps or in-app purchases. - The feature is called "Ask someone else to pay" and the payer can see what they are purchasing and request a refund. - The recipient has 24 hours to process the payment before the link expires. - The feature is currently only available in India with the possibility of a global rollout in the future. - Apps built on version six or above of the Play Billing Library will automatically have this payment option. - The maximum price developers can set for apps and in-app purchases on the Play Store has increased to ,000.
The Rabbit R1 makes the Humane AI Pin look amazing because at least that device is trying something new
AppWizard
May 1, 2024

The Rabbit R1 makes the Humane AI Pin look amazing because at least that device is trying something new

The Rabbit R1 device, running on the Android Open Source Project, has a launcher APK that is compatible with conventional Android phones, sparking speculation about the future of hardware devices and the value proposition of the Rabbit R1. Despite Rabbit's claims that it is not an Android app, evidence suggests otherwise, leading to questions about the necessity of a dedicated hardware device that does not offer significant advantages over a smartphone.
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