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Instagram says your chat privacy is going away, as its encryption vanishes soon
AppWizard
March 14, 2026

Instagram says your chat privacy is going away, as its encryption vanishes soon

Instagram's end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages will be removed on May 8, 2026, resulting in decreased privacy for user chats. The platform is also enhancing protections for younger users by implementing advanced AI to manage Teen Accounts, which will have restrictions on unsolicited contacts and curated content.
Google Play could finally be the app store we've always wanted
AppWizard
September 24, 2025

Google Play could finally be the app store we’ve always wanted

Google has updated its Play Store to improve user experience, particularly in gaming. Key features include a revamped Google Play Games with a new platform-level gamer profile for tracking stats and achievements, which can be personalized with a Gen AI Avatar. The update enhances gameplay on Android and PC by offering rewards and connecting users with real-world experiences. The Play Games Sidekick, a real-time in-game overlay powered by Google's Gemini Live, provides contextual guidance without interrupting gameplay. Google Play Games on PC has exited beta with over 200,000 titles available. The Play Store introduces a new "You" tab for personalized content, featuring rewards, subscriptions, and tailored recommendations, including audiobook suggestions and podcast continuation. The Apps tab will also see enhancements with new entertainment sections and a Guided Search feature using AI to help users find specific apps. These updates are currently available for users.
New ways Google Play is built entirely around you
BetaBeacon
September 23, 2025

New ways Google Play is built entirely around you

The You tab on Google Play is a new feature that provides curated content including rewards, subscriptions, recommendations, stats, and updates. It also offers a gamer profile for gaming enthusiasts. The tab combines relevant content across various interests and apps, allowing users to discover new content and easily pick up where they left off on novels or podcasts. The integrated gaming platform and You tab will be rolling out this week in select Play Points markets, with more countries being added on October 1.
Google Play's redesign finally puts your taste front and center
AppWizard
September 23, 2025

Google Play’s redesign finally puts your taste front and center

Google Play is transforming into a personalized entertainment and gaming hub, enhancing user experience through curated content. The Apps tab now features entertainment corners, seasonal spotlights, and curated content like trending shows and webcomics. Guided Search allows users to type in specific goals, and the platform's AI organizes relevant options. A unified gamer profile tracks stats and achievements across devices, while Gen AI Avatars allow for personalized expression. The Play Points rewards system is integrated across mobile and PC, and Play Games Leagues will launch on October 10. The Sidekick overlay offers in-game tips, and Google Play Games on PC has launched with over 200,000 titles. The new You tab consolidates subscriptions, rewards, and audiobooks into a single feed, starting rollout in select markets this week.
Marketplace Content: September 2025
AppWizard
September 3, 2025

Marketplace Content: September 2025

Subscribers of the Marketplace Pass can access a complimentary Anti-Boredom class featuring a vibrant rainbow ensemble, including items like Rainbow Pulse Wings, Rainbow Matrix Head, Rainbow Pulse Top, Jeans Rainbow Fire, Rainbow Pulse Arms, and Rainbow Pulse Legs, all by CompyCraft. An upcoming webinar on maintaining joy and fulfillment is available for a fee. Subscribing to Realms Plus or Marketplace Pass offers curated content for Minecraft, with Realms Plus providing a personal server for up to ten friends and Marketplace Pass catering to solo players. An in-game counter will inform users of item rotations, and reactivation of a lapsed Marketplace Pass membership or separate purchase of removed add-ons is required to continue using them.
New D&D Minecraft Expansion Now Available for Download
AppWizard
February 22, 2025

New D&D Minecraft Expansion Now Available for Download

Dungeons & Dragons: A New Quest is an expansion for Minecraft that was released on February 20, 2025. It invites players to embark on a narrative-driven adventure in the Forgotten Realms, featuring new gameplay mechanics, locations, magic items, monsters, and dialogue options. The expansion continues the story of protagonists Katra and Vaer, who aim to reclaim Vaer’s stolen soul. Players can choose from four classes: Barbarian, Rogue, Wizard, and Paladin, each with unique abilities. The game can be downloaded from the Minecraft Marketplace for approximately 1510 Minecoins, and players who download it before March 20, 2025, will receive a complimentary Dragon Mask character item. A New Quest shifts from the turn-based mechanics of the previous D&D DLC released in 2023 to a more action-oriented approach.
Google Play Store makes searching for apps harder on tablets
AppWizard
October 3, 2024

Google Play Store makes searching for apps harder on tablets

The Google Play Store for Android tablets has removed the search bar from its main screen and introduced a new Search tab for locating apps. This change requires an additional click for navigation compared to the previous setup. Users can double-tap the Search tab icon to quickly access the section and prompt the keyboard for faster searches. The new Search tab offers personalized suggestions, app collections, and sponsored content, but Google has not replaced the retired search bar with a smaller button for easier access.
Xite brings Android TV app to UK, Germany, Canada
AppWizard
September 21, 2024

Xite brings Android TV app to UK, Germany, Canada

Streaming music video platform Xite has launched its connected TV app on the Android TV operating system in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada, following its earlier debut in the Netherlands and the United States. The app allows users to download it from the Google Play Store and offers curated playlists organized by genres, eras, and visual styles. Xite is also available on free, ad-supported streaming television platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV Channels, Amazon Freevee, and Pluto TV in select regions. Users can create their own genre-based playlists, skip videos, and pause music videos. In the U.S., the app is accessible on platforms including Comcast’s Xfinity X1, Xumo, Android TV (Google TV), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung smart TVs.
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