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AppWizard

May 24, 2026

I’ve used the new Google Health app for a week, and I hate it

User feedback on the new Google Health app revealed mixed sentiments: 28% praised it as "gorgeous and so useful," 26% found it visually appealing but cumbersome, 10% appreciated its functionality but disliked the aesthetic, 20% expressed indifference, and 16% had not transitioned from Fitbit. The app's design features lengthy text explanations from the Google Health Coach that overshadow vital statistics, diminishing usability. The Fitness and Sleep tabs also exhibit design flaws, with excessive scrolling and text before essential metrics. Users cannot easily move tiles or customize the home screen, limiting visibility for health data. Suggested improvements include presenting metrics and graphs upfront, allowing tile customization, resizing the home screen tile section, prioritizing workouts in the Fitness tab, and displaying sleep statistics before interpretations in the Sleep tab.

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

Android ruined link handling years ago. Here’s how I fixed it with a free app

LinkSheet is an open-source application designed to improve link-handling on Android devices by reinstating the "Open with" dialog, allowing users to choose their preferred app for opening links. It intercepts links when set as the default browser, enabling users to select from multiple apps instead of being restricted to verified ones. LinkSheet also allows users to open links in incognito mode for privacy and control over browsing habits. Users can download LinkSheet from its GitHub repository, as it is not available on the Google Play Store. After installation, users can configure their apps to prevent them from opening verified links directly. Additional features include the Use ClearURLs option to remove tracking parameters and an Enable downloader feature for direct download links.

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

Retro enthusiast injects Snake game into vintage S3 graphics card VBIOS — enjoy some serpentum fun while your old PC boots

A retro PC enthusiast modified the VBIOS of an S3 ViRGE DX graphics card to include a version of the classic game Snake, allowing users to play it briefly during system boot. This project, by the YouTube channel Bits und Bolts, involved embedding Snake 512, a compact game written in x86 assembly language. The modification includes a dynamic text splash screen displaying the GPU's operating frequency and prompts users to play Snake or skip to the boot process. The implementation does not support USB keyboards and has no sound during gameplay. The enthusiast also customized the game's colors using hexadecimal values from the VGA color palette.

Winsage

May 22, 2026

Stay productive all summer long and beyond with this $30 Microsoft Office license

A lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is available for .97, reduced from 9.99, until May 31. The suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, Publisher, and Access. It is compatible with Windows 10 or 11 and allows offline work.

Winsage

May 22, 2026

Microsoft brings back personalization to Windows 11

Microsoft is addressing user feedback on Windows 11 by enhancing taskbar and Start menu customization. Users will soon be able to reposition the taskbar to the top or sides of the screen and choose icon alignment. This feature aims to provide more flexibility and improve user experience, particularly for those needing additional vertical screen space. The updates are currently available to Windows Insider Preview participants and can be adjusted in the settings. Additionally, the Start menu will see changes, allowing users to disable sections like Recommended and Pinned, rename the Recommended section to Recent, and choose between small and large sizes for the menu. These enhancements are expected to roll out to all Windows 11 users soon.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Wear OS 7: 5 New Features Coming To Your Android Smartwatch In 2026

Google has unveiled Wear OS 7, set to roll out in late 2026, featuring new enhancements for smartwatch users. Key updates include: 1. Real-time tracking with Live Updates, allowing users to monitor data and notifications directly from their wrist. 2. Integration of Gemini Intelligence for AI automation, enabling voice-activated tasks and direct actions from smartwatches. 3. More customizable widgets, offering "Small" and "Large" sizes for a personalized interface while maintaining visual consistency with Android devices. 4. Improved media controls for apps like Spotify and YouTube, allowing users to customize playback triggers and switch audio sources more easily. 5. A 10% improvement in battery life and the introduction of the Wear Workout Tracker kit to enhance fitness app development without draining battery life.

Tech Optimizer

May 21, 2026

‘Only pay for what you truly need’: Avast unveils revolutionary new antivirus platform – industry leading device protection & scam detection, with optional no-log VPN, data breach monitoring, and device cleanup

Avast has launched a new free modular platform called Avast One, which offers free antivirus and scam protection, allowing users to pay only for the features they choose to use. The platform includes a free tier with antivirus protection, scam protection, and web security, and users can add optional modules such as AI agent protection, a no-log VPN, data breach monitoring, and device cleanup. Avast One features a unified dashboard for easy management of security options, and it includes free services like a cleanup tool and BreachGuard for personal information protection. Premium features can be added for enhanced security, including scanning for suspicious emails and banking protection, as well as a VPN with a 60-day free trial.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Android 17 gets a smarter media switcher, and it already feels better than the old carousel

Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 introduces a new media app switching interface that replaces the traditional carousel layout with a streamlined card layout. This design features compact cards for minimized media applications on either side of the main media player, allowing users to switch between apps by tapping on these cards. Media apps are organized by importance, showing the currently playing media first, followed by content from remote devices and past sessions. While the new layout has received positive feedback for its clarity, some users have raised concerns about the size of the media controls and requested options for customization to enhance accessibility.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Google Health 5.0 rolling out with new stats widget on Android

Google Health has started rolling out version 5.0 of the Fitbit app for Android devices, introducing a new homescreen Quick Access Widget that replaces the previous Steps widget. This widget can display up to six different metrics simultaneously and allows users to customize their interface by removing certain elements. It includes a heart icon for direct app access, quick navigation to the Health Coach feature, and indicates the last update time. The update also features a new Google Health icon, phasing out Fitbit branding for software, while Fitbit branding remains for hardware. Version 5.0 is necessary for setting up the upcoming Fitbit Air, with the rollout starting on May 19 and expected to be fully available by May 26.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Tired of fake smartphone photos? This Android camera app might be the fix

VWFNDR has launched a new camera app called VWFNDR + MBL, which captures unprocessed Bayer RAW DNG and JPEG files, avoiding modern computational photography. The app supports various aspect ratios and offers manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, focus, and exposure compensation. Each photo includes a tamper-evident record via the open Content Credentials standard from C2PA, verifying the image's source and integrity. VWFNDR is the fourth company globally to achieve C2PA Level 2 conformance and the second to support it for DNG files. The app is currently free for Android 10 or later devices but only supports the primary rear camera.