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Take my money: These are the 7 apps I gladly pay for every month
AppWizard
December 4, 2025

Take my money: These are the 7 apps I gladly pay for every month

The subscription model for digital services is becoming more common, eliciting mixed feelings among users. Many are willing to invest in apps that enhance their daily lives. A recent poll showed varied monthly spending on app subscriptions, with most users balancing free and premium options. Balance is a popular meditation app with a yearly subscription cost of around , appreciated for its guided sessions. Todoist, a task management app, faces scrutiny due to recent price hikes, leading users to reconsider its value. YNAB (You Need A Budget) costs monthly or annually and is valued for its financial planning capabilities. Gemini, a versatile tool for content creation, has a monthly subscription price of , which users find justified by its features. Spotify, a leading music streaming service, costs .99 per month and is favored for its extensive library. Netflix is a preferred video streaming service, though users often switch between platforms like HBO and Prime Video based on content preferences. Niagara Launcher, a minimalist smartphone customization app, costs annually and is valued for its clean interface and accessibility features.
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Winsage
November 2, 2025

Windows 11 Build 26220.7051 released with “Ask Copilot” feature

Windows 11 Build 26220.7051 is being rolled out to testers in the Insider Program, introducing new features including the 'Ask Copilot' feature on the taskbar, which allows users to search the internet, local files, and AI resources using text and voice commands. Users can activate it via Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Ask Copilot. A new full-screen experience for Xbox is now available to all handheld device owners, which can be enabled through Settings > Gaming > Full screen experience. The update also includes "shared audio" support for Bluetooth, allowing audio streams to be transmitted to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. ARM PCs will see improved performance with expanded support for more 64-bit x86 applications under emulation. These features will roll out to all users in the coming weeks, with early access available through the Beta or Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program.
Android Auto could soon get a long-overdue feature for music lovers, and here's a look
AppWizard
October 29, 2025

Android Auto could soon get a long-overdue feature for music lovers, and here’s a look

Google is preparing to introduce a significant update to Android Auto that will enhance the user experience by allowing users to swipe and cycle through multiple media cards on the dashboard. This update will enable seamless transitions between different audio applications, eliminating the need to reopen previously used apps when switching between them. Users will be able to access music cards for different apps without navigating back to the previous app, streamlining the experience for those who frequently toggle between various audio sources. This feature is still in development and not yet available to the public.
Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps
AppWizard
October 10, 2025

Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps

The European Union is set to vote on October 14 regarding the "Chat Control" proposal, which aims to use AI or human oversight to detect child sexual abuse material on devices. Privacy advocates warn that this initiative would require access to the contents of messaging platforms like Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Threema before encryption, threatening the integrity of encrypted communications. Critics argue it could create backdoors for malicious actors, compromising the safety of users such as journalists and domestic abuse victims. The Chaos Computer Club and U.S.-based privacy organizations oppose the proposal, highlighting its potential to inspire similar measures globally and undermine encryption standards. The Danish proposal suggests using AI for content scanning, with an emphasis on evaluating its effectiveness and impact on fundamental rights, but lacks clarity on safeguards for end-to-end encrypted services.
Spotify teases new in-app messaging feature
AppWizard
August 27, 2025

Spotify teases new in-app messaging feature

Spotify has introduced an integrated messaging system that allows users to share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks within the app, enhancing social engagement and addressing a gap in user experience. This feature enables users to initiate conversations by selecting a share icon during playback, choosing recipients, and transmitting content. The messaging system complements existing social media integrations and is designed to enhance user workflows, potentially transforming Spotify into a more active social network for audio content. The rollout comes as a strategic response to the influence of social media on music discovery, aiming to boost user engagement and retention in a competitive streaming landscape.
Gemini Android app beta adds audio file support
AppWizard
August 5, 2025

Gemini Android app beta adds audio file support

The Gemini Android application beta has introduced a feature allowing users to attach audio files, such as MP3s, to chat conversations. This feature, noted in version 16.30.59.sa.arm64 of the Google app beta, includes a “Talk live about this” prompt when a file is attached. However, the audio processing capabilities are still in early development, with inconsistent processing of audio input and occasional irrelevance in responses. The Gemini API supports audio input for tasks like generating descriptions, summarizing spoken information, and transcribing speech, with support for MP3, WAV, and FLAC formats. The integration of audio file attachment is part of a broader development initiative by Google, although no official launch date has been announced.
Android Auto will soon let you browse the web and watch videos
AppWizard
May 21, 2025

Android Auto will soon let you browse the web and watch videos

Android Auto is enhancing its app ecosystem by allowing developers to publish weather apps that provide localized information, now that these apps have moved out of beta. Google has also introduced beta support for games and plans to add browser and video apps soon. Video apps will be available for devices running Android 16 in compatible vehicles, but playback will only be allowed when parked. Additionally, an audio-only mode for video apps will enable users to listen to content while driving.
Chrome’s Android app will now let you zoom in on text without affecting the webpage
AppWizard
May 15, 2025

Chrome’s Android app will now let you zoom in on text without affecting the webpage

Google has introduced updates to enhance user experience on its platforms, focusing on accessibility and usability for Android users. The TalkBack screenreader now allows follow-up questions about images, enabling users to ask specific queries like identifying colors or materials. An update for Chrome on Android improves text zooming, allowing users to enlarge text without affecting the webpage layout, using a slider accessible through the three-dot menu. Google’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool now automatically recognizes scanned PDFs on desktop, enabling text highlighting, copying, and searching. Expressive Captions provide real-time captions for audio content on Android devices, capturing spoken words along with tone and emotion, and are being rolled out in English across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia for devices on Android 15 and later.
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