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AppWizard

May 14, 2025

Google’s Find My Device gets a much-needed update

Google's Android operating system update on May 13 rebranded Find My Device to Find Hub, adding Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tag support and satellite connectivity for improved tracking. Google plans to partner with airlines to enable Bluetooth tag location sharing for lost luggage recovery, launching early next year. The update is part of the Android 16 revamp, which includes personalization options and the introduction of Material 3 Expressive. Additionally, Google I/O announced the transition from Google Assistant to Gemini Live across various platforms for a more intuitive AI experience.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

EA says Codemasters won’t be making any more rally games: ‘We’ve reached the end of the road working on WRC’

Electronic Arts has confirmed that the 2024 season of EA Sports WRC will be the last collaboration with Codemasters on the World Rally Championship series, as EA pauses development plans for future rally titles. Codemasters, acquired by EA in 2021, will shift its focus primarily to Formula 1 racing games, with the upcoming release of F1 25 scheduled for May 30. The FIA acknowledged the advancements in the WRC gaming franchise due to EA Sports and Codemasters and hinted at a new direction for the WRC gaming franchise.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

Squirrel with a Gun is finally a real PC game with its Gravity Gun update!

The "Gravity Gun Update" for Squirrel with a Gun introduces a new weapon that allows players to manipulate gravity, enhancing gameplay. It includes the new Relativity Bunker, where players can find five new acorns. The update also features a new Nuclear Squirrel skin for characters. The game combines open-world shooting and puzzle platforming, allowing players to use various firearms and engage in activities like driving remote control cars and riding jet skis. Squirrel with a Gun is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with the update now live.

BetaBeacon

April 10, 2025

Job Simulator went to Hell and I’m not even mad

Dimensional Double Shift is a new multiplayer VR game developed by Owlchemy Labs, known for Job Simulator. The game splits the workload between two main job types to finish duties within a shift, supporting up to four players. The game features different dimensions, such as Treeattle and Hexas, with comedic twists. Players are rewarded for creative thinking and combining items. The game has already surpassed 500,000 downloads and is the fastest-growing Owlchemy game.

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

Google built a dashcam app for cars with Android Automotive – not for Android Auto

Dashcams are important for vehicle owners as they document incidents during accidents. Google has developed a dashcam application for the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS), which provides video recording capabilities to enhance safety and security. A recently discovered "Integrate Dashcam" page on Google's website outlines the technical requirements and integration steps for automakers, but the app is not yet available for download. The absence of the app from the market may be due to technical and legal challenges. It is important to note that this dashcam application is not related to Android Auto, and claims suggesting otherwise are misleading. The distinction between Android Auto and Android Automotive has been clarified, with the latter being recognized as AAOS or Google built-in.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

Coach FC Dallas and More in These Top PC Soccer Games

Coaching FC Dallas in virtual soccer games is appealing to fans, with several notable PC titles available. 1. Football Manager 2024: A leading soccer management game where players can manage FC Dallas and other clubs, engaging in various managerial tasks. 2. Pixel Cup Soccer – Ultimate Edition: An isometric soccer game with multiplayer mode, though it does not allow management of FC Dallas. 3. EA FC 25: A popular soccer simulation game enabling players to join FC Dallas and compete in Major League Soccer, featuring a career mode and Ultimate Team. 4. Rocket League: A unique game combining soccer with vehicular gameplay, where players control cars to score goals. 5. eFootball: A rival to EA FC 25, allowing players to lead FC Dallas with authentic gameplay and various modes.

BetaBeacon

April 4, 2025

Android Auto Beta Allows You to Play Games on Cars’ Infotainment Systems, But There’s a Catch

Android Auto's latest beta update allows users to play games on their infotainment systems. Users must have a compatible mobile device running on Android 15 or later, verify compatibility with their infotainment system, and be in park to access this feature.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

Latest Android Auto update could turn your car’s cameras into a free dash cam

Google has launched a free dash cam application for Android Auto that utilizes existing in-built vehicle cameras to capture journeys without additional hardware. Car manufacturers must customize the app for their specific vehicle models. Key features include using external storage for video recordings, automatic activation based on triggers like speed limits, and customization options for notifications and file storage durations. The app will only work in vehicles with cameras and will not replace traditional dash cams. Its availability will depend on updates from vehicle manufacturers.

BetaBeacon

April 3, 2025

Android Auto now lets you play games on your car’s display with this requirement

Google announced that users can now play select Android games on their car's display through Android Auto. The key requirement for playing games on the car display is having a mobile device running on Android 15 or higher. Games can only be accessed when the vehicle is fully parked, and only a limited number of Android games are currently supported for this feature.

BetaBeacon

April 3, 2025

Playing Android games in cars? Your vehicle might get hacked

Google's decision to introduce gaming capabilities in cars through Android Auto has faced criticism from experts who fear it may lead to distractions on the road and make vehicles vulnerable to cyber attacks. Akash Mahajan, CEO of Kloudle, highlighted the increased security risks associated with adding gaming features to cars.