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Microsoft begins preparing Windows 11 25H2 installation media ahead of public roll out
Winsage
September 8, 2025

Microsoft begins preparing Windows 11 25H2 installation media ahead of public roll out

Windows 11 25H2 is expected to be a modest update with a broad rollout anticipated in October or late September, currently available in the Release Preview Channel. Microsoft has confirmed that ISO installation media files will be released soon, although their initial release was delayed. The ISOs for version 25H2 are expected to be substantial, similar to version 24H2, but users upgrading from 24H2 will have a seamless installation process of less than 5MB via Windows Update. The update uses an enablement package that requires a single restart to activate pre-existing features in version 24H2. Future cumulative updates will continue to introduce new features for both 24H2 and 25H2, with recent updates reduced in size by 40%. Users can access Windows 11 25H2 through the Release Preview Channel and will receive monthly cumulative updates after exiting the channel. The new Start menu and colorful battery icons will be available in version 25H2 and will also be rolled out to version 24H2 users over time.
Google Photos could soon get a surprising third-party integration (APK teardown)
AppWizard
July 23, 2025

Google Photos could soon get a surprising third-party integration (APK teardown)

Google is experimenting with a new feature in its Google Photos app that allows users to edit their Memories using CapCut, a video editing tool owned by ByteDance. An "Edit in CapCut" button has been found in version 7.38 of the Google Photos app, enabling users to edit auto-generated highlight reels of past photos and videos. If CapCut is not installed, tapping the button prompts a download from the Play Store; if it is installed, the memory is sent to the CapCut editor. However, CapCut is not available in certain regions, such as India, where this feature was first discovered. The integration raises questions about Google's promotion of a non-Google app, especially one owned by a company facing scrutiny. The feature has not yet been broadly rolled out or included in the app's beta version.
Microsoft readies new Windows 11 feature drop for next month — here's what's coming, and when
Winsage
June 20, 2025

Microsoft readies new Windows 11 feature drop for next month — here’s what’s coming, and when

Microsoft is set to release a new update for Windows 11 on July 8, coinciding with Patch Tuesday updates. Key enhancements include: - Taskbar improvements with dynamically resizing icons and a wider indicator pill for open applications. - A visual preview feature for sharing links and web content, along with adjustable image compression levels. - A new PC-to-PC migration experience for transferring files and settings during new device setup. - Performance enhancements in File Explorer for extracting archive files. - The Screen Curtain feature in Narrator for enhanced privacy by blacking out the screen while content is read aloud. - An improved Narrator experience with guided prompts for discovering features. - Voice access now supports navigation and dictation in Simplified and Traditional Chinese and allows adding custom words to the dictionary. - Tailored enterprise-focused settings for IT-managed PCs. - Region settings will display the selected country or region during device setup. These features are currently in testing through the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, with general availability expected on July 8. Users who opt for early updates may experience some features as a non-security preview update in late June.
The One UI 8 beta might just be around the corner for your Galaxy S25
AppWizard
May 23, 2025

The One UI 8 beta might just be around the corner for your Galaxy S25

Samsung's One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, has debuted in the Samsung Members app, with a release expected this summer alongside new foldable smartphones. The beta banner has been spotted on Galaxy S25 devices in regions including the U.S., Germany, Poland, India, and Korea. An official notice in the Members app has outlined steps for testers to prepare for the beta installation. The beta program page is live for Germany and Korea, although registrations are not yet open. Users have begun exploring One UI 8 features, including an enhanced audio feature called Audio Brief and a redesigned weather app with interactive 3D avatars.
Android 16 Beta 3 achieves 'Platform Stability,' brings extended Auracast support
AppWizard
March 13, 2025

Android 16 Beta 3 achieves ‘Platform Stability,’ brings extended Auracast support

Google has released Android 16 Beta 3, featuring new accessibility tools including Text Outline for low-vision users and Local Network Protection for enhanced app access control. The beta also expands Auracast compatibility, allowing audio broadcasting from a single source to multiple receivers, particularly benefiting hearing aid users in noisy environments. Only LE audio-compatible hearing aids from manufacturers like GN Hearing and Starkey will be supported. Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 7 and Pixel 9 devices can connect to public audio streams. A QR code standard has been developed for easier access to broadcasts, with Pixel 9 users receiving priority access. Android 16 is expected to be publicly released in late June.
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