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Windows 11 will soon show Microsoft Store app download recommendations in the "open with" menu
Winsage
December 7, 2025

Windows 11 will soon show Microsoft Store app download recommendations in the “open with” menu

Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 that improves the "open with" menu by suggesting recommended applications from the Microsoft Store for files without a default application or unrecognized file extensions. Users can access relevant apps directly through the Open With dialog box and can view more options in the Microsoft Store. Additionally, Microsoft has introduced the Unified Update Orchestrator Platform to help app developers use Windows Update for easier app updates.
AppLovin Axes Product Tied to Unwanted App Download Allegations
AppWizard
October 15, 2025

AppLovin Axes Product Tied to Unwanted App Download Allegations

AppLovin Corp. has discontinued the Array product due to concerns about applications being downloaded without user consent. A spokesperson clarified that the Array product was a test product that was shut down last quarter because it was not economically viable. The company emphasized that users do not receive downloads without explicitly requesting them.
KakaoTalk gets biggest upgrade yet with ChatGPT
AppWizard
September 23, 2025

KakaoTalk gets biggest upgrade yet with ChatGPT

Kakao is integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its KakaoTalk messenger app, starting in October, allowing users to access the AI directly within the chat tab without a separate app. This integration aims to enhance user experience by connecting various Kakao services like reservations and music streaming in a conversational format. The initiative is part of a broader digital strategy to improve user engagement and create new monetization options amid declining user activity. KakaoTalk has around 49.1 million monthly active users but faces competition from platforms like YouTube and Instagram. The company seeks to unify services under an intelligent assistant framework, although there are concerns about alienating older users with significant interface changes. Analysts suggest that merely adding AI may not be enough to reverse engagement declines; Kakao needs to offer innovative experiences beyond messaging to attract a wider audience.
Google Play Store rolling out 'auto-open' option for newly installed apps
AppWizard
August 27, 2025

Google Play Store rolling out ‘auto-open’ option for newly installed apps

The Play Store has introduced a feature called "auto-open when ready" for Android users, allowing newly downloaded applications to automatically launch once fully installed. This feature appears as a toggle beneath the installation progress bar and is off by default. When enabled, users receive a notification with a 5-second countdown to cancel the auto-open. This is particularly useful for larger apps, such as games. The feature is currently active on devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and has been observed with a different interface on the older Pixel 9 Pro XL, where it appears only for games.
Google has just two weeks to begin cracking open Android, it admits in emergency filing
AppWizard
August 3, 2025

Google has just two weeks to begin cracking open Android, it admits in emergency filing

Google must implement significant changes to its Google Play app store operations within 14 days following an antitrust ruling. The court has mandated that Google cease requiring app developers to use Google Play Billing, allowing them to direct users to alternative payment platforms. Additionally, Google must limit incentives for manufacturers and carriers to preinstall its apps. In response, Google has sought an emergency stay from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has been granted, providing three additional weeks to contest the ruling. The judge has given Google eight months to create a system for including rival app stores. Immediate changes required by the injunction include: - Ceasing the requirement for app developers to use Google Play Billing. - Allowing developers to inform users about alternative payment methods within the Play Store. - Permitting developers to link to external app download options. - Enabling developers to set their own pricing structures. - Ending revenue-sharing practices with manufacturers and carriers for exclusivity agreements. - Collaborating with Epic Games to resolve disputes while establishing a framework for rival app stores.
Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thing
AppWizard
May 2, 2025

Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thing

The Google Play Store has seen a decline in available apps from 3.4 million to approximately 1.8 million since the beginning of 2024, representing a loss of nearly 47%. The "games" category lost 200,000 apps, the education sector lost around 160,700 apps, and the business category saw a reduction of 115,400 apps. This removal is part of Google's effort to combat ad fraud, particularly from "vapor apps" that misled users and generated recurring advertisements. Over 56 million downloads were affected across 180 apps. Google has implemented new policies for tracking and removing spammy applications, including expanded verification requirements, mandatory app testing, and enhanced human reviews.
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