app transition Archives

Winsage

September 20, 2025

Zorin OS 18 opens its doors to those fleeing Microsoft as the Windows 10 end-of-life date looms

Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. Zorin OS 18 Beta is designed for users unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. It offers OneDrive support and assistance with Windows installers to facilitate the transition to a new operating system. The interface of Zorin OS 18 resembles Windows, making it user-friendly for those migrating from Microsoft's ecosystem.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Google Meet will finally sunset legacy Duo features in September

Google Meet will fully replace legacy Duo calling features by September 2025. Users should update the Meet app and save their Duo call history and messages before this date. Some legacy features will be removed, but Google Meet will offer upgraded functionalities such as live captions, in-call chat, stackable effects, cloud encryption, and screen sharing. Users must keep their Meet app updated to ensure a smooth transition; if not all participants are updated, calls will revert to the legacy experience. Users are also encouraged to export their call history and video messages from the Duo app.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

Google Meet app’s original version is officially gone for good

The original Google Meet app has ceased operations on Android devices, and users are encouraged to uninstall it and migrate to the updated version. The original app is no longer functional, and Google has removed it from the Play Store, preventing new downloads. The rebranded Meet app has achieved over 5 billion downloads, while the original had 500 million.