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AppWizard

October 2, 2025

Amazon’s new Fire TV OS streams Android apps on worse hardware for the same price… why?

Amazon introduced the Fire TV Stick Select, featuring the new Vega OS, at its fall hardware event. The device will include a mix of Vega-native applications and clients using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for streaming, with existing Fire TV apps adaptable to the new platform. Developers will have nine months of free app streaming to create native Vega applications. The Fire TV Stick Select is priced similarly to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max but has less powerful hardware, including Wi-Fi 5 and limited HDR support. Concerns exist regarding the user experience, particularly if streaming quality is poor, which could affect Amazon's reputation in the market. The Appstore will indicate cloud notices for non-native apps, but user understanding of this feature may vary.

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July 24, 2025

Google’s Play Store app reveals Pixel 10 lineup before launch

Google's Pixel 10 lineup has been partially revealed through images found in the Play Store, indicating an imminent launch. The series includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the newly introduced Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The images suggest authentic designs and disclose dimensions that show subtle variations compared to the Pixel 9 lineup. The discovery of these images was made by Android Authority, who found a promotional banner that hints at preparations for an official hardware event scheduled for August. Additionally, the Play Store leak suggests that Google will offer a discount on the Pixel 10 series, with the promotion ending on October 13.

AppWizard

August 8, 2024

You can try this leaked Google Pixel 9 app early — here’s how

The Pixel 9's new weather application is available for early download on Android 14 devices via APKmirror. This version is still in development and may have bugs, such as potential device crashes that can be mitigated by clearing the phone's cache. The app has transitioned from being integrated within the clock application to a standalone app, featuring a new user interface with rounded elements while keeping familiar details. Users do not need to sign in to a Google account to use the app, but signing in allows for synchronization of saved locations. Future updates may include additional features like rain notifications, weather forecasts, a weather map, and AI-generated weather summaries. Leaks suggest that preordering the Pixel 9 may offer free storage upgrades and features like call recording and transcription, though there are concerns about the upgrades to the Tensor G4 chip compared to the Tensor G3. Early versions of apps often contain bugs, so waiting for the official release is recommended for the best experience.

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August 6, 2024

Google’s August 2024 Pixel update solves an alarming reboot issue

Google Pixel owners are receiving the August 2024 security patch, which addresses a screen flickering issue and provides a stronger fix for the reboot loop problem affecting Pixel 6 devices. The update is being rolled out to devices including the Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold, with version AP2A.240805.005. It includes a fix for a "High" severity issue related to a Pixel subcomponent and three "Moderate" fixes for Qualcomm components. The reboot loop issue had caused Pixel 6 devices to fail to power on correctly after a factory reset. Google's next hardware event is scheduled for August 13.