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Complaints worked: Google is already addressing Gemini's new usage limits
AppWizard
May 29, 2026

Complaints worked: Google is already addressing Gemini’s new usage limits

Google is making significant adjustments to its Gemini platform in response to user feedback regarding usage limits. The changes include a cap on how much quota a single Gemini prompt can consume, ensuring users can maximize their usage of the Pro model. Requests that fail will no longer count against users' quotas, and Google plans to introduce detailed usage breakdowns for better tracking. These adjustments follow user complaints about quickly exhausting quotas, with some reporting that single prompts consumed large portions of their allowances. Josh Woodward from Google confirmed the new cap is intended to enhance user value from the Pro model and clarified that only successful requests will count toward usage limits. Additionally, Gemini will remember users' preferred models across sessions, continuing to use the selected model until a switch is made or a usage cap is reached.
ChatGPT is working on a slew of new features for Android users
AppWizard
May 29, 2026

ChatGPT is working on a slew of new features for Android users

Users of the ChatGPT Android app may soon have access to a "Find in chat" feature that allows them to search for specific text within lengthy conversations via the three-dot menu. OpenAI is also enhancing the app's user interface by organizing the options under a new 'Plugins' category and introducing List and Grid display options for the Library. Additionally, users will be able to select multiple files at once and attach files from the ChatGPT Library to other chats using the “@” symbol. The timeline for the rollout of these features is currently uncertain. An APK teardown indicates potential future features, but there is no guarantee that all will be included in public releases.
Microsoft confirms AI agents are still coming to the Windows 11 taskbar as it prepares for public rollout
Winsage
April 19, 2026

Microsoft confirms AI agents are still coming to the Windows 11 taskbar as it prepares for public rollout

Microsoft is integrating AI agents into the Windows 11 taskbar, allowing users to invoke these agents, including third-party options, directly from the taskbar. This feature will be optional and not enabled by default. The AI agents, such as Microsoft 365 Researcher, can operate autonomously to perform tasks like planning, researching, and executing actions without user intervention. Users can activate these agents by hovering over the Microsoft 365 Copilot icon on the taskbar. The Microsoft 365 Researcher can conduct complex research tasks and generate reports using files from OneDrive or Microsoft 365, but it requires a Microsoft 365 subscription to access. A new feature called ‘Ask Copilot’ may enhance the search experience by allowing users to tag and trigger agents using the “@” symbol. This functionality is supported by the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which connects AI models with applications and files. Developers can integrate their agents using the Windows.UI.Shell.Tasks API. Despite earlier statements about reducing AI in Windows 11, Microsoft is adopting a more selective approach to AI integration, ensuring that the use of taskbar agents remains optional and not intrusive. The company is phasing out Copilot branding in certain applications while maintaining AI capabilities in a streamlined manner.
Microsoft Copilot Cowork is Now Available to Windows Users
Winsage
April 5, 2026

Microsoft Copilot Cowork is Now Available to Windows Users

Microsoft has introduced early access to Copilot Cowork through its Frontier program, enhancing the Researcher feature to improve planning, analysis, and decision-making workflows. Copilot Cowork is an AI system designed to manage complex, multi-step tasks within Microsoft 365, allowing users to set outcomes and receive real-time updates while enabling adjustments as needed. It is based on the Claude Cowork framework by Anthropic. The Researcher tool now includes a Critique feature that uses two AI models, GPT and Claude, to improve response accuracy, resulting in a 13.8% performance boost on the DRACO benchmark. Additionally, the Model Council feature allows users to compare outputs from multiple AI models side by side. These updates are part of Wave 3 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, aiming to make AI a more active participant in work tasks.
Microsoft shows off AI running on the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer
Winsage
February 19, 2026

Microsoft shows off AI running on the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer

Microsoft has introduced a feature called “Ask Copilot,” integrated into the taskbar of Windows 11, which replaces the traditional Windows Search. This feature aims to enhance user productivity by providing quick access to information from files, emails, and meetings. It allows users to locate files and settings using simple prompts and leverages an improved search index for faster and more relevant results. The AI capabilities enable users to ask questions like “When is my performance review due?” and receive answers from Microsoft Teams and Outlook. Additionally, users can summon various AI agents directly from the taskbar by typing the “@” symbol, including the Microsoft 365 Researcher for in-depth research. Microsoft is also adding “Ask Microsoft 365 Copilot” within File Explorer to provide insights for shared files. These features are expected to roll out to users in the coming weeks.
ChatGPT goes further with focused 'Deep Research' sources, more apps for users
AppWizard
February 12, 2026

ChatGPT goes further with focused ‘Deep Research’ sources, more apps for users

OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT platform, enhancing the Deep Research feature for better accuracy and relevance in reports. Users can now instruct the AI to source information from specific references. The side menu has been redesigned for improved navigation, and a wider range of connected applications has been introduced. The GPT-2.5 model's responses have been refined for better interaction. Last month, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Go, its most affordable subscription tier, utilizing the GPT-5.2 model, offering rapid response times, ten times the messaging capacity, file upload options, and additional features compared to the Free tier. The Deep Research feature, designed to emulate a human analyst, compiles comprehensive reports from online sources, with completion times ranging from five to thirty minutes based on topic complexity. OpenAI's updates come amid competition with Google and its AI tools. Users are advised to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2025 winners
Winsage
December 4, 2025

Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2025 winners

The Microsoft Store Awards recognized exceptional applications that enhance user experiences within the Windows ecosystem. AI Assistants category: - Winner: Perplexity by Perplexity AI - Features native voice dictation, multi-modal AI search, and deep desktop integration for rapid research. - Winner: ChatGPT by OpenAI - Provides instant answers, direct image and file uploads, and enterprise-level privacy controls. Business category: - Winner: Invoice Maker & Estimate Creator by Moon Technolabs Pvt. Ltd. - Streamlines finance tasks with customizable templates and real-time payment tracking. Computer-Using Agents (CUA) category: - Winner: Manus by Manus AI - Automates complex tasks within a secure sandbox and allows users to guide ongoing actions. Creativity category: - Winner: n-Track Studio by n-Track S.r.I. - Transforms devices into recording studios with support for unlimited tracks and advanced effects. Developer Tools category: - Winner: ngrok by ngrok - Facilitates secure tunneling and remote access with automatic updates and compatibility with Windows Defender. Education category: - Winner: Scratch 3 by Scratch Foundation - Empowers students in computational thinking through engaging projects and block coding. Game category: - Winner: Castle Craft by Clever Apps Pte Ltd - Offers an immersive gaming experience with dynamic resource merging and family-friendly design. Music category: - Winner: Moises Live by Moises Systems, Inc - Leverages real-time AI audio separation technology for remixing and practice. Productivity category: - Winner: Notion by Notion Labs Inc - Consolidates tasks and notes into a searchable workspace with automation features. Each winner will receive a Store Award Winner badge in the Microsoft Store.
Gemini app’s clunky UI may be getting a massive overhaul
AppWizard
December 1, 2025

Gemini app’s clunky UI may be getting a massive overhaul

Google is making a "huge investment" in a "UX 2.0" overhaul for the Gemini app, which includes developing a native macOS version. The upcoming changes aim to enhance the user experience with cleaner navigation, clearer entry points, and a more intuitive layout. The Android version has already introduced a refreshed homepage with a cleaner greeting banner, a darker background in dark mode, and reorganized action chips for easier navigation. Tools like “Create image,” “Deep Research,” and “Write anything” are now more accessible, and a “My Stuff” section allows users to revisit generated content. The native macOS app will improve file management and integration with system features, moving away from browser limitations.
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