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Timed Silence: An Open Source Android App to Automatically Silence Your Phone
AppWizard
November 8, 2024

Timed Silence: An Open Source Android App to Automatically Silence Your Phone

Timed Silence is a Kotlin-based application for Android, created by Felix Nüsse, that manages smartphone volume settings, allowing users to mute, vibrate, or ring with sound. The app requires initial setup permissions and features an intuitive interface with a pause/play button. Users can create custom schedules, including pre-defined ones for "Night" and "Day." The app effectively activates Do Not Disturb (DND) at scheduled times, muting notifications while allowing calls and messages from specified contacts. Additional features include Calendar integration, Keywords for managing volume levels, Bluetooth compatibility, and a Sanity Check for priority contacts. The app is available on F-Droid, with source code and APKs on GitHub.
Google tipped to be more 'mindful' with this Digital Wellbeing upgrade
AppWizard
October 30, 2024

Google tipped to be more ‘mindful’ with this Digital Wellbeing upgrade

A recent beta version (v1.19.6881) of Google's Digital Wellbeing app has revealed a new feature called "Mindful Nudge," which provides users with occasional reminders about their app usage time. This feature is part of Google's ongoing efforts to promote digital wellness, which began with the app's introduction in 2018. The app currently offers insights into total screen time and app usage, along with features like bedtime mode and focus mode. Additionally, Android 15, launched on October 15, focuses on refining the software experience with improved multitasking and user interface enhancements, as well as new "Theft Protection" features. Google is also developing a notification system that may resemble Apple's Dynamic Island, potentially displaying app icons and relevant information in a new user interface format.
5 settings I always change to declutter the System Tray on Windows 11
Winsage
October 26, 2024

5 settings I always change to declutter the System Tray on Windows 11

The System Tray on Windows 11 is located on the right side of the Taskbar and displays information such as the clock, network status, and volume control. Users can hide the time and date by going to Settings > Time & language > Date & time and toggling off the "Show time and date in the System tray" switch. An abbreviated format can be shown by toggling on the "Show time and date in the System tray" switch and selecting the "Show abbreviated time and date" option. To hide system icons, users can go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > System tray icons and toggle off unnecessary icons. The "Show desktop" button can be disabled by unchecking the "Select the far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop" option under Taskbar behaviors in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. Notifications can be turned off by toggling on the "Do not disturb" switch in Settings > System > Notifications. The weather widget can be disabled by toggling off the "Widgets" switch under Taskbar items in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.
Android 16 could introduce a big Do Not Disturb upgrade and let you put apps in bubbles
AppWizard
October 10, 2024

Android 16 could introduce a big Do Not Disturb upgrade and let you put apps in bubbles

Android 16 is rumored to introduce new features, including Priority Modes, which enhance the Do Not Disturb functionality by allowing users to create multiple custom modes with unique settings and icons. Users can schedule these modes for specific times and control which notifications can interrupt them. Additionally, Priority Modes can alter the device's visual experience by disabling the always-on display, changing the screen to black and white, and dimming the wallpaper. Another potential feature is a 'Bubble' option that enables apps to be launched in a bubble format for improved multitasking. This feature is expected to be mandatory for app developers, though it is not fully operational in the current Android 15 beta. The official launch timeline for these features is uncertain, but they may debut with Android 16.
Someone just spotted a notifications makeover for Android 16
AppWizard
September 6, 2024

Someone just spotted a notifications makeover for Android 16

Google's Android 15 QPR1 Beta reveals potential enhancements to the notifications and quick settings panel, including a more compact notification view and smaller, circular icons in the settings menu. The Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1.1 patch addresses a rebooting issue affecting Pixel devices, with a stable release expected in October. The redesign of the quick settings menu may require a two-finger gesture to access and will initially occupy a quarter of the screen, displaying rounded corner notifications with essential information. This redesign may not be available until Android 16, as many elements appear unfinished. The code hints at a modular System UI approach, allowing for independent components. Android 15 is also expected to modify the Do Not Disturb feature, now called "Priority Mode," allowing for user customization. The QPR beta is anticipated to coincide with a December feature drop.
Here is everything new in Windows 11 version 24H2
Winsage
September 3, 2024

Here is everything new in Windows 11 version 24H2

Windows 11 version 24H2 is set for public release in September or October 2024, with build number 26100. The update will include hardware changes and is expected to be available for both Copilot+ PCs and traditional systems with Intel and AMD processors. Key features include a simplified taskbar, a transformed Quick Settings menu, integration of Phone Link in the Start menu, improved context menus, and enhanced File Explorer functionality for Android device users. New settings allow customization of laptop lid and power button actions, distinct power plans, and color management options. Exclusive features for Copilot+ PCs include Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions, Paint Cocreator, AI-generated images in the Photos app, and AutoSR for gaming graphics. Other changes involve optimized Voice Clarity for traditional PCs, performance improvements for Dev Drives, the introduction of hotpatching, HDR wallpapers, removal of certain stock applications, and updated hardware requirements that now necessitate ARM v8.1 support for older devices. Windows 11 version 24H2 officially supports Wi-Fi 7, and no significant performance differences were noted compared to the previous version.
Google could give Do Not Disturb better 'Priority' in Android 15
AppWizard
August 23, 2024

Google could give Do Not Disturb better ‘Priority’ in Android 15

Google's Android 15 QPR beta introduces "Priority Mode," a customizable alternative to the Do Not Disturb feature, allowing users to personalize settings for notifications, contacts, and display preferences. The rollout of Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 began on August 22, despite the stable version of Android 15 not being released yet. The update includes a package of approximately 500MB and features a new long-press Quick Settings tile and a fresh loading animation. The release is notable as it was made available to Pixel testers without the prior launch of Android 15, which has faced delays. Additionally, the Google Pixel 9 will feature a 6.3-inch Actua display and the integrated AI model, Gemini, for enhanced user experience.
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