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AppWizard

July 20, 2026

Rehaunted, a First-Person Psychological Horror Detective Game, Announced for PC

Rehaunted is a first-person detective game where players assume the role of Connor Raines, investigating a mysterious house filled with misleading clues. Players will use tools like UV lights, cameras, and a magnifying glass to uncover evidence such as blood traces and hidden recordings. The game features real-time communication with another detective via radio and includes an evidence board for organizing clues. Rehaunted is currently in development for PC, and its first trailer has been released, generating interest in its psychological narrative and gameplay. Players can add it to their wishlist on Steam for updates.

AppWizard

July 20, 2026

The Samsung Browser app on Wear OS now lets you download images and GIFs

Samsung has updated its Browser app on Wear OS, allowing users to download images and GIFs directly to their smartwatches. Users can long-press on images to prompt a "Download image" option, supporting formats like PNG, JPG, JPEG, and GIF, with a maximum file size of 10MB. Downloaded images are stored in a "Downloads" folder in the watch's internal memory and can be viewed as thumbnails on the app's home page. To access full images, a third-party file manager or gallery app is needed. Users can delete individual images or select multiple images for bulk deletion through a long-press action.

AppWizard

July 16, 2026

Cognition Method, a First-Person Puzzle Game From an Ex-Cyberpunk 2077 Developer, Announced for PC

Cognition Method is a first-person, atmospheric sci-fi puzzle game inspired by Stanley Kubrick's film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. It features a narrative centered around a mysterious artifact called The Cube and includes innovative gravity-changing puzzle mechanics. The game is developed by a three-person team led by Timur Ozdoev, a former environment artist from CD Projekt Red, and is set to launch on PC on September 1. The game draws visual inspiration from both 2001: A Space Odyssey and the minimalist architectural style of Tadao Ando. A trailer and screenshots are available, and players can add the game to their wishlist on Steam.

AppWizard

July 15, 2026

Google Images turns 25: celebrate with a ‘dynamic gallery,’ Nano Banana in AI Overviews

Google Images is celebrating 25 years of its image search functionality and is rolling out a new "immersive, browseable gallery" in July. The redesigned interface will feature a real-time updating gallery based on user interests and an option to save content into "Collections." Additionally, the introduction of Nano Banana within AI Overviews allows users to generate images from text prompts. The updated Google Images will resemble a collage layout and continue to pull results from across the web. Google has made significant advancements in search technology, including the introduction of Circle to Search in 2024, Lens in 2018, and multi-search in 2022, with plans to enhance the user experience further by 2026.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

Final Boss: The Video Game announced for PC – adaptation of Image Comics series

Bit Bot Media, in collaboration with Mecanimal Games, is set to release Final Boss: The Video Game on PC via Steam in the fourth quarter of 2028. The game combines pixel art side-scrolling beat 'em up mechanics with 3D fighting game elements, inspired by the Final Boss Image Comics series by Tyler Kirkham. Players will control characters like Tommy Brazen, Rabak, Masked Vigilante, and Midnight Lily, navigating various environments and facing formidable villains. The gameplay features cooperative play for up to four players, with each stage introducing new mechanics and culminating in 3D boss battles. Key features include animated comic book sequences, an original score by Celldweller, and a nostalgic experience built for modern players.

AppWizard

July 8, 2026

Valve’s magical play-Windows-games-on-Linux tech is rebased, updated, and ready to play Resident Evil

Valve has launched Proton 11, which is based on Wine 11 and available to Linux users through Steam settings. This version includes support for several games, such as "Deadly Premonition," "Resident Evil," and "DCS World Steam Edition." Key fixes in Proton 11 include improved KDE window maximization support, video playback fixes, and enhanced controller support. The update also addresses various rendering issues, game crashes, and performance improvements for multiple titles. Proton 11 is rebased on Wine 11.0 and includes updates to several components, enhancing the gaming experience on Linux platforms.

AppWizard

July 8, 2026

LineageOS announces browser flashing, Android 17 plans, and new supported devices

LineageOS has released its "Summertime updates," introducing a new browser-based flashing tool for installing LineageOS directly from web browsers, supporting Fastboot, ADB, and Samsung’s Odin protocol. The Updater app has been redesigned with a Material 3 aesthetic and now displays the Android Security Bulletin (ASB) level for each update. The update process has been optimized to stream A/B OTA packages by default. LineageOS has adapted to Google’s Android 16 security patching model, focusing on quarterly releases while continuing to test and integrate monthly security patches. Development on LineageOS 24 has begun following the release of Android 17. The default Gallery app has been enhanced with features like Motion Photos and improved video playback, while other applications such as Seedvault, Etar Calendar, and the Twelve music player have also been updated. The update expands LineageOS support to new devices from Samsung, Motorola, Sony, and Xiaomi, with a full compatibility list available in the official announcement.

AppWizard

July 7, 2026

Pixel Studio is dead, but there are still a few ways you can make fun stickers on your Pixel phone. Here’s how

Google has discontinued its Pixel Studio image generation feature. Pixel phone users can still create custom stickers using the Google Photos app and other alternatives like the Gemini app and WhatsApp. To create a sticker in Google Photos, users need to locate an image, open a chat in Google Messages, tap the smiley face icon, select Photomoji, and send the sticker. The Gemini app allows users to transform images into stickers by providing specific instructions, though the output will have an opaque background. In WhatsApp, users can convert images into stickers by selecting the stickers option and tapping the "create sticker" button. Users are advised to update their phones and applications for the latest features.

BetaBeacon

July 1, 2026

Tiny Bookshop Coming to iOS and Android on July 9th

- Manage a tiny bookshop by the sea in a cozy narrative management game - Decorate your shop with items collected and interact with customers - Recommend books to customers and befriend quirky characters in the town - Stock books of different genres to attract customers - Explore the town of Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea and discover its history and secrets

AppWizard

July 1, 2026

Google rolling out new ‘Signatures’ app to Pixel and other Android phones [Gallery]

Google is introducing a new utility app named “Signatures” for Android users, starting to appear on Pixel devices and select Android smartphones with the June 2026 Play system update. The app is operational on devices like the Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, but not on the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, despite the same update. The app serves as a repository for users' digital signatures, which can be drawn, typed, or scanned. Its integration with other applications remains uncertain, and it can only be accessed by manually launching its components. The app is designated as (com.google.android.signature), version “17,” and is compatible with Android 12 and newer versions. It is not available through the Play Store and is distributed exclusively via Play System Updates.