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AppWizard

June 11, 2025

Warner’s ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Secures Third Consecutive No. 1 on Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart

The Minecraft movie is in development, aiming to adapt the popular game into a film that explores creativity, adventure, friendship, resilience, and collaboration. It will blend animation and live-action to create a visually stunning experience, potentially introducing a new genre of family-friendly entertainment. The film is expected to utilize cutting-edge technology, feature a diverse cast of characters with unique backstories, and may include interactive elements to engage audiences.

AppWizard

June 9, 2025

Don’t have any AI apps? These are the 5 you need to install right now

AI is increasingly integrated into daily life, with many people preferring chatbot interactions over traditional Google searches due to the nuanced responses provided by AI. ChatGPT from OpenAI has evolved significantly, with a recent Android app update that includes image generation and an interactive audio mode, making interactions feel more conversational. Gemini from Google processes information across various Google applications, offering users control over memory retention from previous interactions, although it may have privacy concerns. Claude from Anthropic has introduced the Claude 4 models in its mobile app, enhancing its coding capabilities and including voice features for all users. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI, offers free access and low-cost options, excelling in web search and deep reasoning, with an open-source version available for private use. PocketPal is a downloadable Android app that operates independently of the cloud, allowing users to access open-source AI models, with smaller models like Qwen3 designed for older devices. The landscape of smartphone AI chatbots is evolving, with major Android manufacturers investing in enhancing device capabilities.

BetaBeacon

May 24, 2025

Check out the 5 Best New Apps for Android and iPhone this Week

- Chainsaw Juice King is an idle simulation game where players manage a juice empire by harvesting animated fruits using a chainsaw and selling the juices to customers.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

Pixelify Your Android Smartphone with This Wallpaper App

Doodle is a Java-based open-source wallpaper application developed by Patrick Zedler, featuring the original Doodle wallpaper collection from the Pixel 4 and unreleased Material You static wallpapers from the Pixel 6. The app allows users to explore wallpapers organized into three categories, select variants, add accent colors, set daily random wallpapers, and toggle night mode. Doodle includes three live wallpapers with interactive features like "Swipe" and "Tilt" effects. Users can customize live wallpaper animations and app color themes through various settings. During testing on a Samsung smartphone with Android 14, some features like the "Swipe" effect and Accent Colors were non-functional due to compatibility issues with the default launcher. The app's live wallpaper occasionally malfunctioned during the lock/unlock process, and transitioning between light and dark modes required relaunching the app. The source code is available on GitHub under GPLv3 licensing, and the app can be downloaded from F-Droid and the Play Store.

AppWizard

May 16, 2025

Watch Out! LEGO Unveils New Minecraft 8” Tall The Creeper Set

The LEGO Minecraft Creeper set features 665 pieces and creates an 8-inch tall figure of the iconic Creeper character. It includes a first-version Creeper minifigure and a TNT element. Priced at .99, it will be released on June 1, 2025, and is designed for fans aged 10 and up. The figure has four articulated legs and a tilting head, with a detachable front revealing an interior space. The LEGO Builder app is available to enhance the building experience.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

AppWizard

December 27, 2024

YouTube Said to Be Testing ‘Play Something’ Floating Action Button in App

YouTube is testing a new feature called Play something in its mobile app for Android users, designed to help users choose content. This feature appears as a floating action button (FAB) in the YouTube Android app version 19.50. When engaged, it plays videos within the YouTube Shorts interface and can also play standard YouTube videos in portrait layout, with interactive features like liking, disliking, commenting, and sharing. A timeline scrubber appears for navigation, but the FAB disappears when the YouTube mini-player is activated. Additionally, YouTube is testing a vertical scroll gesture for video navigation and has expanded its AI-driven auto-dubbing feature for transcribing and translating videos between English and various languages.

AppWizard

December 8, 2024

Minecraft Sword Outpost Lego Set Deal Restocked At Walmart

The Minecraft: The Sword Outpost playset features a replica of the Diamond Sword and includes interactive elements such as a lever to collapse part of the structure. It comes with figures including a Sentinel Soldier, Guardian Warrior, allay figures, a pig, Skeleton, and Creeper mobs. Additional accessories include a juke box toy and a table with cookies.

AppWizard

November 12, 2024

The Rise of the Golden Idol review

The Rise of the Golden Idol is a sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol, set in the 1970s and centered around a mysterious artifact that resurfaces, leading to a series of violent events. Players investigate crime scenes, identify key figures, and piece together narratives from clues found in frozen scenes with subtle animations. The game features a more complex narrative compared to its predecessor, with seemingly unrelated incidents that connect to the central mystery. The art style has evolved to a smoother aesthetic while retaining its quirky essence. New interactive features enhance gameplay, such as examining a TV show recording for clues and toggling between different states of a room to reveal critical information. While some character motivations may feel underexplored and the recap puzzles lengthy, the game remains a captivating detective experience for both returning fans and newcomers.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

Get a sneak peek of the new immersive Minecraft Experience in Plano

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue exhibit has launched at 2712 N Central Expressway in Plano, featuring a 20,000 square-foot interactive space designed to immerse visitors in the game. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft and Mojang Studios over two years, the exhibit includes technology such as projectors and speakers to create an authentic Minecraft environment. Participants can engage in puzzles, narratives, and mini-games, utilizing a toolkit called the "orb of interaction." The exhibit showcases eight distinct biomes and is designed for groups of up to 25 people. Tickets are sold out for the opening event but will be available until the end of December.