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AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Adobe Photoshop finally launches on Android

Adobe has launched its Photoshop app for Android devices, featuring desktop-level tools and generative AI capabilities. The app includes layering, masking, and the Spot Healing Brush, with a free version offering professional-grade tools. It integrates with Adobe Stock for access to curated assets and is compatible with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Notable features include Generative Fill and Generative Expand, powered by Adobe's Firefly AI. Advanced tools like Object Select and Content-Aware Fill are available through a premium subscription priced at .99 per month or .99 annually. The beta version is available for download on the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Adobe launches all-new Photoshop app for Android, available now

Adobe has launched a new Photoshop mobile app for Android users, fulfilling a promise made in February. The app features tools such as selections, layers, masks, Tap Select, Spot Healing Brush, Firefly-powered generative AI features, Object Select, Magic Wand, Remove, Clone Stamp, and advanced blend modes. It also includes tutorials for users. The app is available for devices running Android 11 and later, and the beta phase offers features at no cost, though the duration of the beta and potential subscription costs are not yet known.

Winsage

May 30, 2025

Microsoft releases a bold new update for Notepad

Microsoft is updating its Windows Notepad app with new text formatting options, including bold and italic styling, hyperlinks, lists, and Markdown support. This update is currently available to testers in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. A new formatting toolbar has been added at the top of the application, allowing easy access to these features. Users can toggle between formatted Markdown and Markdown syntax views. Notepad retains its plain text functionality, and users can clear formatting or disable the new features in the app settings. This update follows the introduction of an AI-powered Write function, enhancing Notepad's capabilities.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Over 25 Years Ago, This Lemmings-Esque Puzzler Was Sent Out To Die – Its Fans Had Other Plans

Monolith Productions announced its closure earlier this year, prompting tributes to its 30-year legacy. One notable title from the studio is Gruntz, a puzzle strategy game released for PCs in 1999, which has maintained an active community despite its initial rocky launch. The game was designed by Nick Newhard, who aimed to create a game that his wife would enjoy, blending real-time strategy elements with puzzles. After Newhard's departure from the project due to internal disagreements, Kevin Lambert took over development, infusing humor and personality into the characters. Gruntz received mixed reviews upon release, but found a favorable reception in Europe. The game's inclusion of level editing tools led to a dedicated fan community, with ongoing projects like Dizgruntled and Gruntz Unityverse. The community currently has over 368 accounts, showcasing the game's lasting appeal.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Luminar Photo Editor Comes To Android And ChromeOS

Skylum has launched Luminar: Photo Editor, an AI-driven photo editing application for Android and ChromeOS devices, in collaboration with Google. The app is compatible with various Android devices, including smartphones, tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks, featuring a user interface that adapts to different screen sizes. Luminar includes signature tools such as Enhance AI, Structure AI, Relight AI, Atmosphere AI, Sky AI, Skin AI, and Body AI, along with essential editing tools like exposure adjustments and a filter collection. The app is designed for quick and accessible edits, suitable for beginners. It is available on Google Play with three pricing options: a monthly plan for .99/€3.99, a yearly plan for .99/€23.99 (with a 7-day free trial), and a lifetime license for .99/€47.99. This marks the first official availability of Luminar on Android.

Winsage

May 21, 2025

Microsoft adds new AI Actions entry to the Windows 11 context menu

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature called AI Actions in Windows 11's File Explorer, allowing users to interact more deeply with their files through a context menu. Users can right-click on a file to access options like editing images or summarizing documents without opening them. Currently, four sub-entries are available under the AI actions menu: Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background, supporting .jpg, .jpeg, and .png file formats. Additional features for Microsoft 365 subscribers include generating summaries of documents and creating FAQs from OneDrive files, with support for various file formats.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Skylum Teams Up with Google to Bring Luminar to Android and ChromeOS

Google has announced a collaboration with Skylum to bring Luminar, a photo editing software, to Android and ChromeOS devices. Luminar is designed to provide an optimal user experience across various devices, adapting to different screen sizes and aspect ratios. The software includes AI-powered editing tools such as Enhance AI, Relight AI, and Sky AI, along with traditional manual editing functions. Luminar is available for download from the Google Play store, with monthly subscription plans starting at a specified amount, annual plans offered at a discounted rate, and a lifetime license available.

Winsage

May 19, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 (KB5058488) is being released to the Dev Channel. New features include AI actions in File Explorer, allowing users to edit images and summarize documents via right-click options. Four image actions are available: Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background, supporting .jpg, .jpeg, and .png file types. Upcoming AI actions for Microsoft 365 files include generating document summaries and creating FAQs, requiring a Microsoft 365 subscription with Copilot. Advanced settings have been redesigned for easier access, introducing features like Enable long paths and Virtual workspaces. Improvements include updates to the taskbar, search functionality, and accessibility features. Known issues involve problems with Xbox Controllers and various features in File Explorer and Narrator.

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

I tried Google’s secret Gallery app, and it has one big advantage over Google Photos

Google Gallery is a new app from Google that focuses on managing images stored locally on devices, without cloud syncing or AI enhancements. It features a simple design with two main sections: Photos, which shows images in reverse chronological order, and Folders, which categorizes files. The app includes basic editing tools and highlights overlooked files like screenshots and downloads. It is designed for offline use, making it useful in areas with limited connectivity. Google Gallery is free to download, takes up minimal space, and serves as a complementary tool to Google Photos. However, its future support is uncertain, as it was previously known as "Gallery Go" and may face competition from other apps like Focus Go.

AppWizard

April 23, 2025

Here’s why Snapseed is still my favorite app for editing photos

Megan Ellis from Android Authority highlights Snapseed as a standout free image editing application on Android, known for its simplicity and powerful tools. Despite infrequent updates, the app offers an intuitive interface, various preset filters, and selective editing options without overwhelming users. Snapseed is completely ad-free and does not require subscription fees, prioritizing user privacy by collecting minimal data. Ellis continues to rely on Snapseed for enhancing images and preparing photos for printing, appreciating its straightforward functionality compared to other apps that often have aggressive monetization strategies.