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AppWizard

June 8, 2025

This is my favorite video editing app, and for good reason

Megan Ellis from Android Authority reviewed various video editing applications and highlighted her favorite, Edits, which received 29% of votes in a recent poll, while CapCut led with 38%. Edits is entirely free and offers features like easy clip stitching, transitions, audio incorporation, and the ability to generate captions from voiceovers. It allows exports in 4K resolution at 60fps and includes a cutout functionality for tracking objects in videos. However, users need an Instagram account to access Edits, and export times can be slower than desired. Concerns exist about Edits being a Meta product and potential future monetization. Alternatives suggested include InShot, Adobe Express, VN, YouCut, and LightCut.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

I found an Android weather app that looks like Google made it

Google overhauled its weather app, replacing the weather frog with a new Pixel Weather app for the Pixel 9, which can now be accessed through Google Search. Users expressed dissatisfaction with the need to search for the frog, leading to the emergence of a third-party app called Weather Master. In a poll, 59% of users reported using whatever weather app is pre-installed on their phone, 38% used a third-party app, and 3% did not use a weather app at all. Weather Master features an animated frog, displays current temperature and forecasts, offers a Quick Summary section, and provides clothing and activity suggestions. It allows for customization and includes a radar function, though it has limitations in depth of information and visual data transitions. Despite its flaws, Weather Master is considered user-friendly and has become a preferred choice for some users over Google's official offering.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

5 Android apps I run on my Raspberry Pi to improve my home

Running Android on a Raspberry Pi allows users to enhance their smart home experience by utilizing Waydroid to execute Android applications. The Shelly Smart Control app provides a user-friendly interface for managing Shelly devices, offering local control and cloud syncing. The Home Connect app enables control of smart appliances from brands like Bosch and Siemens, allowing centralized monitoring and automation. Fully Kiosk Browser turns the Raspberry Pi into a wall-mounted dashboard for displaying smart home information. The Aqara Home app facilitates local control of Aqara sensors and hubs, integrating with Home Assistant for device management. The Home Assistant Companion app provides seamless access to Home Assistant functionalities, including notifications and custom dashboards.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

These apps tricked Google to list them in the Play Store and you must delete them from your phone

The Google Play Store has been infiltrated by deceptive applications that are part of a phishing campaign, as revealed by an investigation by Cyble. These applications mimic legitimate digital wallets, including names like SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, Hyperliquid, and Raydium, and have utilized over 50 domains to evade detection. The primary threat involves the extraction of users' mnemonic phrases, which are critical for accessing cryptocurrency and tokens. Users are advised to uninstall nine specific apps identified by Cyble: Pancake Swap, Suite Wallet, Hyperliquid, Raydium, BullX Crypto, OpenOcean Exchange, Meteora Exchange, SushiSwap, and Harvest Finance Blog, to protect their digital assets. Although many of these malicious apps have been removed from the Play Store, the risk persists for those who still have them installed.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

This free to-do list app keeps me organized and sane

Megan Ellis discovered TickTick in 2018 and found it to be an indispensable productivity tool, particularly due to its user-friendly interface and simplicity, which is important for users with ADHD. TickTick allows users to start adding tasks immediately without account creation and offers flexibility in organizing tasks into separate lists. The app's notification system keeps tasks visible without overwhelming the user, and the snooze feature helps manage time effectively by allowing users to delay tasks. Ellis has chosen not to subscribe to TickTick's premium plan, believing the free version meets her needs, although the premium offers additional features for a competitive annual cost. She acknowledges alternatives like Todoist, Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Any.do, and ClickUp, but still considers TickTick the most comprehensive solution for her task management.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

These two apps finally fixed my creative workflow

Notion is a flexible tool for managing structured tasks like invoices and project tracking but can feel restrictive for creative workflows due to its need for organization. Capacities, on the other hand, allows for free thought and creativity without the pressure to categorize ideas immediately. The author has found that using both tools together enhances productivity: Capacities is used for brainstorming and collecting ideas, while Notion is utilized for structured tasks and organization. Each application serves distinct purposes, with Capacities fostering creativity and Notion providing a reliable system for daily operations.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Got a Pixel phone? Grab these 5 Google apps because they’re not installed by default

A curated list of recommended Google apps for Pixel phones includes: - Chrome Beta: Offers multiple account support, allowing seamless management of different Gmail accounts without logging out. - Google Maps Go: A lighter version of Google Maps that enables simultaneous navigation and exploration for nearby places. - Gallery: An efficient alternative to Google Photos that organizes media files offline and includes light facial recognition. - Google Translate: Translates text, audio, and images across languages, supporting offline translations, useful for travelers. - Google Go: A lightweight app for less powerful devices that includes features like incognito searching and a built-in reader mode. Honorable mentions include Google News, Google Tasks, Google Fit, Find Hub, and Photoscan.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

8 things you must try with the Linux Terminal app on your Android phone

Google introduced Linux Terminal support integrated into Android for Pixel users running the latest stable version of the operating system. The terminal operates within a virtual machine, ensuring separation from core device functions. A recent poll showed that 24% of users have enabled the Linux Terminal app, 51% are considering it, 10% do not want it, and 15% have phones that do not support it. Key commands include "help" for available commands and "man" for manual pages. Users can install system information tools like neofetch and htop, as well as terminal games such as Bastet, Pacman4console, Moon-Buggy, nsnake, and ninvaders. SSH can be installed for network device control, and text editor nano can be used for note-taking. Users can also install cmatrix for a Matrix-like display and stress testing tools. Nyan Cat can be displayed in the terminal as well. Future plans include full-scale Linux apps in Android’s desktop mode.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

June 2025: The Best Android Apps Right Now

1. Multi-Device Battery Monitor synchronizes battery statistics for smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, optimizing energy consumption and sending alerts for low battery levels. 2. Camera Remote Shutter allows users to capture photos remotely via Bluetooth, featuring timer settings, burst mode, and repeat captures. 3. Luminar provides advanced photo editing tools, including skin retouching and RAW file adjustments, with intuitive gesture controls. 4. Volume Styles enables users to customize their volume slider with themes and layouts and create shortcuts for brightness and media playback. 5. Noid automatically categorizes documents, photos, and videos, offering advanced search tools and secure backup options for efficient file management. 6. By Air offers real-time flight tracking, updates on flight statuses, gate changes, and delays, along with airport guides and online check-in options. 7. Widget Share allows users to share widgets like photos, notes, or reminders with friends and family for collaboration and personalization. 8. Evapail generates temporary email addresses to protect users' inboxes from spam and unwanted emails, maintaining privacy and reducing digital clutter. 9. Pixelshot organizes screenshots using AI, automatically categorizing and tagging them for easy retrieval while ensuring sensitive information is secure. 10. Crossplatform Disc Test measures the speed and health of internal and external storage devices to monitor storage performance effectively.

Winsage

June 6, 2025

Best Windows apps this week

Microsoft has made significant updates for users in the European Union and European Economic Area, including the ability to uninstall the Microsoft Store while still receiving app updates, a reduction in notifications related to Edge, and increased control over web searches in Windows. This week features discounts on various applications, with some offers extending beyond a single week. Notable new or improved Windows apps include: - Fences 6.0: An updated desktop management tool that allows users to organize programs and links into customizable groups with new tab support. - Start Everywhere: An application launcher that complements the Windows Start Menu, enabling users to launch applications from any screen corner using mouse clicks, hotkeys, or active corners. - VeraCrypt 1.26: An open-source encryption software that allows users to encrypt their entire system, individual hard drives, or specific partitions, with new protective measures against screen recordings and captures.