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February 15, 2026

Android Auto update will put your car inside Google Maps – with customised models and colours

Android Auto is expected to introduce customizable driver avatars in Google Maps, allowing users to personalize their navigation experience. Recent findings indicate that hidden options in the latest version of Android Auto will enable drivers to modify their vehicle representation directly from the car's dashboard, similar to the customization available in the Google Maps app. Although these controls are not yet visible to users, they appear to function seamlessly across platforms. The potential for avatar customization marks a shift towards a more dynamic user interface in Android Auto, which has historically been conservative in rolling out new features. The timeline for the public release of this feature remains uncertain.

AppWizard

January 30, 2026

Phasmophobia’s roadmap includes evidence of a 1.0 launch in 2026: the player character overhaul, a new event, and Horror 2.0

Phasmophobia is set to celebrate its sixth anniversary with a 1.0 launch later this year. Kinetic Games is working on a roadmap that includes a horror rework and lore update scheduled for September. The player character overhaul has been rescheduled to Q1 2026, and players can expect unique character models and free cosmetics. Tanglewood Drive will receive a major makeover in Q1 2026, followed by enhancements to 13 Willow Street and a new map later this year. Kinetic is expanding the event calendar with returning seasonal events and a new secret event.

AppWizard

January 6, 2026

If you’re looking for a way to fill the Stranger Things-shaped hole in your heart, the new Minecraft DLC has you covered

The downloadable content (DLC) pack for Minecraft based on Stranger Things allows players to explore iconic locations such as Mirkwood Forest and the Starcourt Mall, and includes the option to enter the Upside Down. The DLC features various levels with clues and puzzles, and players can use characters like Eleven, Suzie, Eddie, and Vecna, each with unique abilities. The DLC is priced at 1510 Minecoins, approximately .99, and includes new skins for avatar customization.

AppWizard

October 11, 2025

User-created games are coming to Genshin Impact in a new mode that couldn’t be more Roblox if it tried

MiHoYo has announced a new user-created content mode for Genshin Impact called Miliastra Wonderland, set to launch with update 6.1 on October 22. This mode allows players to customize their avatars and create unique outfits and accessories through in-game crafting and battle pass rewards. Concerns have been raised about child safety and privacy regarding user-generated content, but MiHoYo has not addressed potential parental controls or privacy settings. The development of Miliastra Wonderland has involved significant time and resources from the team.

AppWizard

August 14, 2025

Avakin Life hits Steam after 200 million users on mobile

Avakin Life, a social simulation game launched in 2013 by Lockwood Publishing, has over 1.5 million monthly active users and more than 200 million registered players. It has recently debuted on Steam Early Access, allowing players to experience features such as avatar customization, apartment building, real-time events, and multiplayer social hubs. The Steam version supports cross-platform progression, enabling mobile users to link their accounts. The game is available in 14 languages and is free to download. The development team aims to gather community feedback during the Early Access phase to enhance the user experience and maintain feature parity across platforms. A full launch is expected later in the summer of 2025.