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Search Labs initiates a Google app test that lets users 'tailor' their feed on Android
AppWizard
December 16, 2025

Search Labs initiates a Google app test that lets users ‘tailor’ their feed on Android

Search Labs has introduced a feature called "Tailor your feed" within the Google app for Android, currently in testing phases across the U.S. This tool allows users to customize the content they see and avoid, leveraging user prompts for a more personalized experience. The feature builds on Google's earlier Discover feed experiment and is powered by advanced AI technology. Additionally, Google previously tested the "Daily Listen" feature, which created audio summaries of content based on users' Discover feeds and search behaviors, aiming for a streamlined online experience.
Google will let you tell Discover what you want to see
AppWizard
December 16, 2025

Google will let you tell Discover what you want to see

Google is testing a new feature called “Tailor your feed” within its Search Labs, which allows users to customize their Discover content by articulating their preferences in plain language. Users can specify what they want or do not want to see, enhancing the personalization of their feed. This feature goes beyond the current basic customization options available in Google Discover, enabling more detailed requests, such as focusing on specific dietary recipes or desired content vibes. To use this feature, users must enroll in Search Labs and activate it through a new icon in the Google app.
Microsoft won't give up on Windows 11's Widgets board as it gets another UI makeover
Winsage
October 19, 2025

Microsoft won’t give up on Windows 11’s Widgets board as it gets another UI makeover

The Discover feed on the Widgets board in Windows 11 is being redesigned with rounded corners, multiple dashboards, and curated stories powered by Copilot. Users can customize or disable their Discover feed. This update will be part of the Windows 11 25H2 update. Widgets originated from Windows Vista's Gadgets in 2007, which included mini-apps like weather updates and calendars. Windows 11 reintroduced Widgets as a standalone feature in October 2021, though it has not been as popular as Gadgets. Copilot Discover, announced in June, aims to summarize content from trusted MSN publishers and is currently being tested in Insider builds. The new Widgets board will support multiple dashboards and feature a left-side navigation bar. User feedback on Widgets is mixed, with some finding the design outdated and cluttered. The effectiveness of the Copilot-curated widget will depend on the quality of news selected for users. The rollout of the new features will occur server-side and through updates to the Copilot app, with personalization options available in the Widgets settings.
Patch Tuesday Arrives with New Features for Windows 11
Winsage
September 9, 2025

Patch Tuesday Arrives with New Features for Windows 11

Windows 11 users can expect new features with the cumulative updates KB5065426 for versions 23H2 and 24H2. Key improvements include: - Revamped homepage experience in Recall with shortcuts and enhanced filtering controls. - Interactive tutorial for Click to Do available on first launch. - Agent in Settings now accessible on AMD- and Intel-based Copilot+ PCs, limited to English. - Taskbar search now uses a grid view for images, with a status pane for indexing and clear distinctions between local and cloud files. - Option for a larger clock in the Notification center through Date and Calendar settings. - System dialogs now appear modally, dimming the desktop. - Lock screen widgets can be added, removed, and rearranged, with a new small sizing option. - Minor visual changes in File Explorer's context menu. - Redesigned Windows Hello interface with various authentication methods. - New section in Settings for managing third-party applications using generative AI models. - Widgets board supports multiple dashboards and an organized Discover feed. - Task Manager displays more accurate CPU usage with an optional CPU Utility column. The updates also include security and bug fixes for ReFS, the Chinese (Simplified) IME, and Arm64 performance, requiring a reboot for installation.
AI Mode Shortcut in Google for Android Said to Be Coming to More Users
AppWizard
July 28, 2025

AI Mode Shortcut in Google for Android Said to Be Coming to More Users

AI Mode in Search, initially introduced as a shortcut in the Google app for Android in April, is now being rolled out to users worldwide. The AI Mode widget shortcut is becoming available to more Android users with the latest version of the Google app, version 16.28. The shortcut is integrated into the app's 4x1 widget, which now includes a third icon for AI Mode, featuring a magnifying glass and the Gemini sparkle symbol. Users can access AI Mode by long-pressing the widget or finding the icon in the Google app. The icon may also appear in the Discover feed interface, although this has not been confirmed. Currently, the rollout may be limited to users in the United States, where users also have access to the Search Live feature in AI Mode through Search Labs.
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Winsage
July 24, 2025

Microsoft trials redesigned Windows 11 Widgets Board with new Copilot Discover feed — AI curated stories right on your desktop

Microsoft is piloting a new widgets panel for Windows 11 called Copilot Discover, which replaces the traditional MSN feed with a personalized AI-curated experience. The updated design enhances speed, reduces lag, and presents stories in a less cluttered format with improved readability. A new Notifications button at the top of the feed provides essential updates, and users can customize these notifications. Microsoft is testing a feature that allows users to read stories directly within the widgets panel instead of being redirected to a browser. The layout separates widgets from the main feed, with a dedicated tab for widgets and a fixed weather widget on the main page. The widgets panel can no longer be viewed in full-screen mode and appears as a narrow slide-out feature. The Copilot Discover feed is currently in testing with a select group of users, with a broader rollout expected if feedback is positive.
New Google app setting disables sharing link shortener on Android
AppWizard
June 27, 2025

New Google app setting disables sharing link shortener on Android

Google has introduced a feature in its Android app that allows users to disable the automatic shortening of URLs when sharing links from Google Search results or the Discover feed. Users can opt out of this feature, which is enabled by default, by navigating to Settings in the Google app and toggling the option under “Other settings.” This change aims to provide clearer links by displaying the original URL instead of a shortened format. However, this setting does not apply to links shared directly from the Google Discover feed, which will still appear as search.app links. The update is being rolled out in both the stable version (16.23) and the beta version of the Google app.
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