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AppWizard

December 21, 2025

The 6 best Android app changes I made this year

Megan Ellis transitioned from Chrome to Brave and Firefox due to dissatisfaction with Google's restrictions on browser extensions. She adopted Proton Pass as a standalone password manager for enhanced security and began self-hosting services, discovering niche applications like Donetick and Jotty Page. Ellis uninstalled apps that no longer served her, such as CapCut and Duolingo, prioritizing enjoyment over obligation. She also let go of app streaks, reclaiming her time and mental space after a 720-day streak on Duolingo. Additionally, she shifted to simpler, focused apps for productivity instead of comprehensive task management tools like TickTick.

Winsage

September 16, 2025

This new Windows 11 update turns the Xbox app into an all-in-one game launcher

Microsoft has updated its Xbox app on Windows 11 to streamline the gaming experience by consolidating all installed games into a single library, allowing access to titles from various third-party storefronts like Steam and Epic Games. The update includes an aggregated game library, support for popular storefronts, customizable visibility settings, and easy access to individual storefront applications. Microsoft plans to introduce cloud-playable games and play history features in a future update. The update is now live for Windows 11 gaming PCs after a successful testing phase with Xbox Insiders.

Winsage

September 7, 2025

Explore what’s new: September 2025 security update for Windows 11

On September 9, 2025, Microsoft will roll out its Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, featuring security enhancements, performance improvements, and new features. Key updates include: 1. A redesigned homepage for the Recall app for easier access to search options and recent activities. 2. An interactive tutorial for the Click to Do application, which launches on first use and can be accessed from the menu. 3. A clock displaying seconds in the Notification Center, which can be activated through Settings. 4. A grid view format for photo results in Windows Search, with notifications for limited search results during indexing. 5. A redesign of Windows Hello components to modernize the authentication visuals. 6. Enhancements to the Settings app, including an AI agent for locating system settings and a new "Recent activity" option for third-party app requests. 7. Updates to the Task Manager for more consistent CPU usage metrics. 8. Introduction of Windows Backup for Organizations for enterprise-grade backup and restore capabilities. 9. Improvements to File Explorer, including organized context menus and user activity display on the Home page. Additional features are expected in future updates, including a "Your Device Info" card and more legacy Control Panel functionalities.

Winsage

June 3, 2025

Microsoft Makes More DMA-Based Changes to Windows 10/11 in the EU

Microsoft is aligning its Windows 10 and 11 operating systems with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for users in the European Union. In March 2024, Microsoft launched a Digital Markets Act Compliance website detailing plans to adapt Windows and LinkedIn. Recent updates include: - Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) can associate a wider range of file and link types with their default web browser, including ftp, http, https, .htm, .html, and .xml. New options for “Pin to Taskbar” and “Pin to Start” will also be available. - The Windows Search feature will allow applications to provide web search results directly within the interface, enabling users to filter and reorder results. - EEA users will have the option to uninstall the Microsoft Store app, while apps downloaded from the Store will continue to receive updates. Users can reinstall the Store app later. - The Bing and Start Experiences apps will direct web content to the user's default browser instead of Microsoft Edge, which will no longer prompt users to set it as the default unless opened directly. If Edge is uninstalled, other Microsoft applications will not suggest its reinstallation, except for Progressive Web Apps installed via Edge.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

The Android Show I/O Edition: Everything that was announced from Android 16 to Android XR

Google is unveiling key features ahead of the Google I/O event, including Material 3 Expressive (M3), which focuses on enhancing user experience through color, shape, size, motion, and containment. M3 will introduce a vibrant UI for smartphones and wearables, featuring a new "tear away" notification system and playful animations. The Pixel Watch will have animations that follow the display's curvature, and Wear OS 6 will allow users to customize color schemes and watch faces. Google's Gemini AI will be integrated into more devices, replacing Google Assistant and enhancing interactions on Wear OS, Google TV, Android Auto, and Android XR. Gemini will provide hands-free assistance for Wear OS users and facilitate natural conversations in Android Auto. It will also improve content discovery on Google TV and offer real-time planning assistance in Extended Reality devices. To combat online scams, Google is introducing privacy tools with Android 16, including enhanced warning systems in caller and Google Messages apps, AI-driven detection of fraudulent messages, and a Key Verifier program for secure end-to-end encrypted communication. Google Play Protection will implement live threat detection for malicious app changes.

AppWizard

December 11, 2024

Microsoft wants to make the Xbox app the home of PC gaming

Microsoft is enhancing the Xbox app on Windows by introducing nearly 400 previously unavailable PC games and a revamped user experience. This update includes contributions from Japanese studios like Kemco and Kairosoft, as well as notable titles such as The Invincible by Double 11. Over 100 of these games are classified as Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing seamless play across Xbox consoles and PCs. Features like universal Xbox ownership, cloud saves, and cross-play capabilities are emphasized to improve the gaming experience. Microsoft has lowered its revenue share from 30 percent to 12 percent to attract game developers to its Windows-based store. Future updates regarding the Xbox app are expected at an upcoming game developers conference in March, which will also introduce a new home UI showcasing featured content and a “jump back in” section for quick access to recent gaming sessions.

Winsage

November 29, 2024

Goodbye DeX, Samsung reveals the fate of the Windows app

Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 update will discontinue support for the DeX app on Windows, as stated on Samsung's UK website. Users are encouraged to use the "Link to Windows" feature instead, which will provide similar capabilities for connecting mobile devices to PCs. Additionally, One UI 7 will also end support for downloading third-party edge panels.

Winsage

November 17, 2024

Microsoft Weekly: one dead Insider Channel, a big drop of Windows updates, and more

November 2024's Patch Tuesday updates have been released for Windows 11 and Windows 10, including KB5046617 and KB5046633 for Windows 11, and KB5046613, KB5046615, KB5046612, and KB5046665 for Windows 10. These updates address security vulnerabilities and resolve app crashes on Windows 10 and Task Manager issues on Windows 11. Microsoft has introduced new group policies to prevent auto-upgrades for Windows Server 2022 and 2019. Both Windows 10 and 11 will see a reduction in updates starting December 2024. Official Windows 11 ISO files for ARM devices have been released. The Microsoft Store will remove instant games from the Arcade tab on November 14, 2024, but will introduce Android games through a partnership with Tencent. A new "Edit with Paint" context menu option has been added for Windows Insiders. Windows 10's Beta Channel has been discontinued, transitioning users to the Release Preview Channel. Microsoft has reintroduced the MSN brand with a new logo. Microsoft Edge has been updated to version 131, and notable driver updates include Intel's 32.0.101.6297 and Nvidia's 566.14 WHQL. Upcoming game releases include Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on December 9 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl on November 20. Blizzard announced remasters of Warcraft I and II. Age of Empires II's fifth anniversary has led to unlocked DLC packs for existing owners and Game Pass subscribers. The Game Pass library has added three Spyro games. Discounts on Xbox Series X|S consoles and controllers are available for the holiday season, along with a software update for Xbox consoles introducing new features. The Epic Games Store is offering free games, including Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Snakebird Complete.