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AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Unlock the Razr Fold 2026’s true multitasking power with these hidden features

Book-style folding phones combine the compactness of smartphones with the capabilities of tablets. The Motorola Razr Fold features impressive multitasking options, though many are not activated by default. Users can access the taskbar by navigating to Settings > Foldable display > Task Bar > Always show, allowing for seamless app launching and split-screen use. The outer screen can also support app splitting, but it's less effective due to its size. Optimizing the Overview menu enhances multitasking by switching to grid view. These features significantly improve productivity, making the Razr Fold a valuable tool for users.

AppWizard

March 27, 2026

Google rolling out Android 17 Beta 3 for Pixel

Google has released Android 17 Beta 3, introducing Platform Stability, which finalizes internal and external APIs and app-facing behaviors for developers. Key enhancements include full activation of bubbles for multitasking, a redesigned screen recording toolbar, customizable photo picker grid view, support for 14-bit per pixel RAW images, vendor-defined camera extensions, Bluetooth LE audio hearing aids, reduced wakelocks for idle alarms, a system-provided location button, post-quantum cryptography hybrid signing, widget support on external displays, desktop interactive picture-in-picture, VPN app exclusion settings, and dynamic system font fallback. Feedback can be submitted through the Android Beta Feedback tool, and system images are available for various Pixel devices.

AppWizard

March 25, 2026

This Android TV launcher fixes everything I dislike about the default one

Android-based televisions, including Google TV models from TCL and Sony, often have a cluttered and slow default launcher filled with ads, recommendations, and bloatware, making navigation cumbersome. The Projectivy launcher offers a minimalistic, customizable, and ad-free alternative that enhances speed and flexibility. It allows users to modify their home screen, including app arrangements, icon sizes, and the visibility of categories. Projectivy supports features like tailored recommendations, remote control via smartphones, and custom app icons, although some features require a premium subscription. Overall, Projectivy provides a significantly faster and cleaner interface compared to the stock launcher.

AppWizard

November 18, 2025

Best Android browser app is about to get even better

The Samsung Internet Browser app can be installed from the Play Store and the Galaxy Store. An upcoming update with One UI 8.5 is expected to coincide with the Galaxy S26 series launch. The update will feature a new icon, a revamped welcome screen, and a floating address bar that disappears while scrolling. Users will be able to block fixed-position pop-ups, and the tab management layout will resemble the Gallery app's grid view. A compact floating bar will allow customization of button arrangements. Users will also be able to "like" videos directly from the browser, and the browser will check for APK availability in the Galaxy Store during downloads. Additionally, a pop-up will offer the option to close all open tabs when closing the browser, with the ability to disable this feature for future sessions.

Winsage

November 10, 2025

How to use the new Windows 11 Start menu, now rolling out

The Windows Start menu will undergo its first significant redesign since 2021, with the rollout scheduled for November 11, coinciding with the Patch Tuesday update. The update introduces a scrollable Start menu and places the "All apps" list on the main screen. The redesigned menu offers two user interface options: a categories view, which organizes applications by type and prioritizes frequently used apps, and a grid view that maintains a classic A to Z order. The menu is adaptive, adjusting to fit screen sizes, with larger displays showing more columns of pinned apps and recommendations. Users can disable the Recommended feed through Settings. While the new Start menu improves usability, it may occupy excessive screen space on lower resolution PCs, and there is a desire for the ability to create custom categories. The rollout will begin with the November 2025 Patch Tuesday and is part of Build 26200.7019 and 26100.7019 or newer, but it will not be activated by default.

Winsage

October 30, 2025

How to get the new Windows Start menu now

Microsoft has updated the Start menu in Windows 11, allowing users to access a comprehensive list of installed applications without needing to click the “All” button. The new Start menu offers three viewing options: a grid layout, a simple alphabetical list, and categorized grouping. Users can disable the Recommended section to see a direct list of applications beneath pinned shortcuts. To access the new Start menu, users must be on build 26100.7019, 26200.7019, or newer versions of Windows 11. If the new menu does not appear automatically, users can enable it using the ViveTool utility by executing specific commands in a command prompt with administrative privileges.

Winsage

September 11, 2025

Windows 11 has a new update – these are the top 5 features, but there’s also an annoying drawback

The Windows 11 update KB5065426 for version 24H2 introduces new features, primarily benefiting Copilot+ PCs. Key enhancements include a revamped Copilot home page showcasing recent activities, broader availability of the AI Agent in Settings for more Copilot+ laptops, and improved customization options for lock screen widgets. The search experience has been streamlined with images presented in a grid view and a progress bar for indexing files. The Task Manager now reports standardized CPU usage percentages. Additional features include a tutorial for Click to Do, a refreshed Windows Hello interface, a larger clock display in the notification center, and improved system permission prompts. However, many enhancements are exclusive to Copilot+ devices, leaving traditional users with limited benefits. The September patch is 4GB in size, including AI models for Copilot+ devices, which may consume storage space on standard PCs.

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.

Winsage

September 7, 2025

Explore what’s new: September 2025 security update for Windows 11

On September 9, 2025, Microsoft will roll out its Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, featuring security enhancements, performance improvements, and new features. Key updates include: 1. A redesigned homepage for the Recall app for easier access to search options and recent activities. 2. An interactive tutorial for the Click to Do application, which launches on first use and can be accessed from the menu. 3. A clock displaying seconds in the Notification Center, which can be activated through Settings. 4. A grid view format for photo results in Windows Search, with notifications for limited search results during indexing. 5. A redesign of Windows Hello components to modernize the authentication visuals. 6. Enhancements to the Settings app, including an AI agent for locating system settings and a new "Recent activity" option for third-party app requests. 7. Updates to the Task Manager for more consistent CPU usage metrics. 8. Introduction of Windows Backup for Organizations for enterprise-grade backup and restore capabilities. 9. Improvements to File Explorer, including organized context menus and user activity display on the Home page. Additional features are expected in future updates, including a "Your Device Info" card and more legacy Control Panel functionalities.

Winsage

August 29, 2025

Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager

Microsoft has released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes thirty-six new features and enhancements. Key updates include new Recall features, an improved CPU usage display in Task Manager, and a redesigned system dialog box for app permissions. This optional update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.5074 and allows users to manage third-party app access to generative AI models. Users can install the update via Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Notable changes also include a new grid view for search results, enhanced lock screen personalization, and improvements to Windows Hello and Task Manager. Microsoft has identified known issues related to CertificateServicesClient errors and audio/video performance lag with NDI, with a fix for the CertEnroll errors being rolled out gradually.