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December 4, 2025

How to watch the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass on December 4

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass will showcase the latest titles in PC gaming, featuring a selection process by over 120 industry experts who vote on 100 games to determine the 25 Most Wanted titles. This year's longlist includes games like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Resident Evil Requiem, and 007 First Light. The event will be streamed on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook, GamesRadar+, Ginx TV, Steam, and Bilibili, with localized subtitles in multiple languages. Popular streamers will provide live commentary, and a pre-show will air 30 minutes before the main event.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted returns this week – here’s how and when to watch it

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 will take place on December 4 at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8 PM GMT / 9 PM CET. The event will showcase the top 25 most-anticipated PC games, curated by over 120 journalists, industry experts, content creators, and celebrities from a longlist of 100 games. It will be streamed live on PC Gamer's YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as Twitter, Facebook, GamesRadar+, Steam, Bilibili, and GinxTV. Dedicated streams with localized subtitles will be available in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, along with ASL and BSL.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

Celebs – Celebrity Look Alike For Android

The Celebs – Celebrity Look Alike app, developed by Sociaaal LLC, allows users to find their celebrity doppelgängers by taking a photo and receiving instant comparisons to thousands of celebrities. The app features a user-friendly interface, enhanced accuracy and speed, and is accessible for all ages. Key features include a celebrity match generator, social media integration for sharing results on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, and unlimited comparisons with different photos. The app operates securely on users' devices without using AI facial recognition technology, ensuring privacy. It is available for free, has over a million downloads, and holds a rating of 4.1 stars.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

OpenAI’s Sora 2 app has arrived on Android — but there’s a catch

Sora 2, OpenAI's latest AI video generation app, has expanded its availability to Android users, following its initial release for Apple devices. The app is now accessible via the Play Store in select countries, including Canada, the United States, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. OpenAI has faced controversies regarding the app's ability to recreate the likenesses of celebrities and historical figures, leading to legal challenges and apologies from CEO Sam Altman. In response, OpenAI has adjusted its policies to require explicit consent from celebrities for the use of their likenesses and implemented safeguards to prevent the creation of videos featuring individuals who have opted out.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

6 Android Apps Caught Recording Conversations

Security researchers from ESET discovered that 12 malicious Android chat applications, including Privee Talk, MeetMe, Let’s Chat, Quick Chat, Rafaqat رفاق, and Chit Chat, were found to covertly harvest users’ messages and deploy a remote access trojan called VajraSpy. Six of these apps were available on Google Play before being flagged for suspicious activity, resulting in approximately 1,400 downloads, primarily targeting users in India and Pakistan. The spyware could extract messages from encrypted chat platforms, record ambient sounds in real time, and intercept communications on apps like WhatsApp and Signal. The operators used honey-trap tactics to entice users into installing the apps, which requested permissions typical of espionage tools, such as RECORD_AUDIO and access to notifications and accessibility services. Users are advised to uninstall these apps and review permissions to protect against potential threats.

BetaBeacon

October 26, 2025

I used Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset, and it’s the ‘laptop for your face’ you’ve been waiting for

Gemini is the key feature of the Galaxy XR experience, allowing for a variety of functions such as opening apps, generating videos, providing gaming tips, and creating personalized responses for NPCs in games. The Galaxy XR headset also supports independently tracked controllers for gaming and multitasking capabilities, with the ability to run multiple apps simultaneously. The headset is compatible with all apps built on the Android platform, providing a seamless experience for users. The main question remains whether users can afford to purchase the headset in addition to a laptop, considering the potential benefits it offers.

AppWizard

September 6, 2025

Russia targets WhatsApp and pushes new ‘super-app’ as internet blackouts grow

Marina, a 45-year-old freelance copywriter, has experienced disruptions in WhatsApp and Telegram services due to new restrictions by Roskomnadzor, affecting communication for millions of Russians. The restrictions coincide with the launch of a state-sponsored app called Max, which is being promoted heavily and is required to be pre-installed on devices sold in Russia as of September 1. Max is designed to integrate various services, including government and banking, similar to China's WeChat, but raises privacy concerns due to its data-sharing policies. In addition to app restrictions, many regions in Russia are experiencing regular mobile internet outages, justified by the government as protection against potential drone attacks, but criticized by experts. The Kremlin's tightening control over internet freedoms has been ongoing since 2012 and intensified following the invasion of Ukraine. The government is working on a plan to limit online access to essential services during outages, further increasing control over the population's digital activities.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

Russia promotes ‘national messenger’ to vanquish WhatsApp in fresh crackdown

Russian government minister Maksut Shadayev expressed concerns to President Vladimir Putin about foreign messaging apps like WhatsApp and proposed creating a "fully Russian messenger." Putin supported this idea and signed a law establishing a national messenger service, granting the status to the app Max, developed by VKontakte (VK). Roskomnadzor has begun restricting services like Telegram and WhatsApp due to their involvement in harmful activities, marking a significant effort to limit online freedoms since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Digital rights activists worry Max could facilitate government surveillance as it lacks end-to-end encryption, allowing data storage on VK's servers and sharing with law enforcement. Max's user base grew from 1 million to 30 million following a marketing campaign, and schools are now required to use it for official communications. Putin's administration is working to limit software from countries deemed unfriendly, putting WhatsApp's future in Russia in jeopardy. The status of Telegram remains uncertain, as the state has previously attempted to ban it but now utilizes it for communication. Recent legislation has criminalized searching for "extremist materials" and mandated migrant workers to install a surveillance app.

AppWizard

August 30, 2025

All school group chats in Moscow to move to Russia’s domestic messaging app on September 1

All school and parents’ group chats in Moscow will be required to transition to the Max messaging platform starting September 1, as mandated by a federal law passed in June. Max is designated as Russia's official "national messenger" and is developed by VK.

AppWizard

August 29, 2025

Russia enforces Max messenger app on all new devices

The Kremlin plans to evolve Max into a national "super app" by integrating communication, payments, and administrative functions, with a mandatory pre-installation on devices sold in Russia starting January 1, 2026. Smart TVs sold in Russia will also come pre-installed with Lime HD TV for free access to Russian state television. The app faces restrictions alongside messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram, which have been blocked due to national security concerns. Max is being promoted as a successor to VK Messenger, with directives issued for public institutions to transition to Max by November. Despite promotional efforts, users have reported technical difficulties and privacy concerns, as the app collects extensive user data. Max cannot be installed with foreign phone numbers, limiting access for Russians abroad. Celebrities are being recruited to promote Max, while user feedback has been mixed, with concerns regarding reliability and privacy. The app has met security requirements for integration with government services and is envisioned to facilitate various services in the future.