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December 19, 2025

Android 16 QPR3 Alerts for Apps Using Your Location

Android is introducing a real-time privacy feature in the Android 16 QPR3 beta that notifies users whenever an app requests access to their location. A blue dot appears next to the battery indicator when location data is actively being used, and users can swipe down to see which apps are accessing their location. This feature aims to enhance user awareness and control over location tracking by providing immediate notifications and options to manage permissions. The feature is currently available for Pixel devices, with plans for broader rollout in future updates. It aligns with Android's ongoing efforts to improve privacy, including one-time permissions and background access queries. Developers will not need to opt into this feature, as it will automatically display whenever an app requests location data.

AppWizard

October 27, 2025

Chrome for Android just got its long-awaited dose of Google’s latest redesign

The Material 3 Expressive redesign has launched on Chrome for Android with version 141, featuring a modern aesthetic that aligns with other Google applications. Key updates include a redesigned three-dot menu with circular icons for actions like bookmarking and refreshing, a transformed Tab Grid with rounded elements and clearer groupings, and a dynamic color theme that adapts to the user's wallpaper. Additional enhancements include a segmented progress indicator with rounded corners and a star icon with a rounded square background for bookmarks. The update is server-side, meaning it may not be immediately available even if the Chrome version is 141 or higher. Users can try force-stopping the app to prompt the update.

AppWizard

October 2, 2025

Instagram crashing when viewing Reels? Try these potential fixes

Many Android users are experiencing crashes on Instagram when trying to access reels, particularly when navigating to the reels tab or clicking on video posts. Troubleshooting methods like clearing the app cache and reinstalling Instagram have not resolved the issue for many. To potentially fix the problem, users can opt out of Instagram's beta program via the Google Play Store, then uninstall and reinstall the app. Some users not in the beta program found success by disabling the “early access to features” option before reinstalling. A few reported that joining the beta program helped, though this is less common. For those unable to leave the beta program, downloading an older APK version (399.0.0.51.85 from September 23) may help. As a temporary workaround, users can access reels through notifications instead of the main reels section. Instagram is expected to address these issues in a future update and is also planning a user interface revamp.

AppWizard

September 3, 2025

Force stop and clear cache on Android: Is it really necessary?

To address misbehaving apps on Android smartphones, users can utilize the "Force Stop" and "Clear Cache" functions found in the App Info section of the Settings app. Force Stop terminates the app's Linux process, clearing any allocated RAM and CPU cycles, which can resolve issues when an app becomes unresponsive. Clearing the cache removes temporary files stored by the app, potentially freeing up storage space and resolving problems caused by corrupted files. The Clear Cache option can be found under "Storage" or "Storage & Cache" in the App Info section.