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AppWizard

September 18, 2026

New Google Maps Feature on Android Auto: Gemini-Powered Destination Information

Gemini has launched on Android Auto, but user feedback has been largely negative. Google is working on improvements, including a new destination card in Google Maps that will utilize Gemini's AI to provide information about destinations, such as reviews, essential details, practical tips, and visuals. The user interface is still being optimized, and there is no guarantee that the feature will be finalized for public release. Users have reported issues with Gemini, including problems with making calls and sending texts, distractions from excessive chatter, and app crashes. The latest updates were noted in Android Auto version 17.8, which is still in development.

AppWizard

September 18, 2026

Google continues to fix Android 17 issues with a QPR2 Beta 5 release for Pixels

Google has begun rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel testers, addressing issues such as unexpected reboots and a Bluetooth bug related to switching device types. The previous Beta 4 marked the start of the Platform Stability phase, locking in the operating system's APIs. Testers with Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Fold, or Pixel Tablet will receive build number vCP41.260828.005.A6, while other eligible devices will download vCP41.260828.004.A8. The update also fixes a feature that remains enabled despite being disabled in user settings and addresses various bugs, including Bluetooth audio routing issues, a malfunctioning gesture feature, and UI freezing problems.

AppWizard

September 18, 2026

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5: key changes

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 was released on September 15, 2026, with a public rollout for Pixel devices starting the next day. This beta version enhances the Proactive Assistance feature on Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 devices, allowing users more control over personalized suggestions and addressing various bugs. It is a development build for supported Pixel devices and Android Emulator images, with identified builds CP41.260828.004.A8 and CP41.260828.005.A6, and a security patch level dated August 5, 2026. The update package size for the Pixel 10 Pro XL is approximately 667 MB. The notable change in Beta 5 is the introduction of two Proactive Assistance entries in the Settings menu, allowing users to manage proactive suggestions more effectively. The updated settings page includes a "Use app content for suggestions" option, enabling users to control which applications can share screen content and notifications. Google's release notes list several fixes, including issues with Bluetooth device icons, unexpected reboots, missing volume controls, search-field highlight rendering, unlocking Private Space, HDR behavior, Google Wallet touchscreen unresponsiveness, camera crashes, and distorted Bluetooth call audio. The stable release of Android 17 QPR2 is expected in December 2026, and users are advised that Beta 5 is a developmental tool that may contain errors. Additionally, new restrictions on programmatic USSD requests for call forwarding have been introduced to reduce potential fraud.

AppWizard

September 17, 2026

World of Warcraft: Forever players are reliving 2004 with hour-long queue times to get into the highly-anticipated beta

Blizzard has launched the beta for WoW: Forever, a modernized version of WoW Classic. Initial queue times were around nine minutes, but many players experienced disconnections and longer waits. Blizzard acknowledged the issues on X, assuring players that they are working to resolve them. WoW: Forever features a new server structure where players choose a ruleset and join a unified server, which may be contributing to the queue challenges. Dataminers have discovered new class talent trees and armor sets in the game’s files. The beta will be available until October 21, ahead of the official launch on November 4.

Winsage

September 17, 2026

Microsoft patch gives domain-joined Windows PCs trust issues

Microsoft acknowledged a significant issue affecting Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1 related to Active Directory domain logins as of September 16. This issue stems from changes made to Machine Identity Isolation in the September 2026 security update (KB5124008), which may cause Credential Guard-protected machine accounts to lose their secure channel with an on-premises Active Directory domain, preventing users from signing in with valid domain credentials. The update activates Machine Identity Isolation but does not enforce it immediately, and it is only compatible with environments linked to domain controllers operating at the Windows Server 2025 Domain Functional Level (DFL) or higher. Microsoft advised that devices not connected to Windows Server 2025 domain controllers will need to disable Machine Identity Isolation. A workaround involves disabling the feature through Intune, Group Policy, or the Windows Registry, followed by a device restart and repairing the secure channel using the Test-ComputerSecureChannel PowerShell command. Microsoft plans to address this issue in a future update by temporarily halting Machine Identity Isolation enforcement while enhancements are made.

Winsage

September 17, 2026

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Speed Fixes Are Coming to All Users

Windows 11 users have experienced delays in File Explorer and the Start menu since the operating system's launch in 2021. Recent reports from Windows Insiders indicate significant improvements in system responsiveness, confirmed by Marcus Ash from Microsoft, who stated that these enhancements will be rolled out to all users by fall 2026. Recent cumulative updates have addressed issues like File Explorer lag and Start menu stuttering, with specific updates (KB5120998, KB5095093, and KB5089573) improving responsiveness and reducing micro-stutters. Enhancements to the taskbar, Start menu, and context menus are also being developed, including taskbar repositioning and streamlined context menus. Users on the 25H2 version can expect these improvements through cumulative updates before the 26H2 update this fall. Keeping Windows Update active will ensure access to these enhancements.

Winsage

September 17, 2026

Windows Search’s default indexing mode could be writing gigabytes to your SSD every day for a feature almost nobody uses

The search index on Windows 11 can contribute to storage bloat, with reported sizes varying significantly among users. The search index database, named Windows.db, is crucial for delivering quick search results and can grow dramatically, with some users experiencing sizes exceeding 200GB. A PowerShell script can be used to check the size of the Windows.db file. If the file size is unusually large, users can rebuild the search index through the Indexing Options in the Control Panel. Windows 11 has two indexing modes: Classic and Enhanced, which affect the size and number of indexed items. Classic mode indexes specific folders, while Enhanced mode indexes the entire PC. Excluding certain directories can help manage index size. Performance issues may arise on PCs with over 400,000 indexed items.

AppWizard

September 17, 2026

I use Waze every day, and the latest Android Auto update completely changed how I drive

Gemini's integration into Waze enhances the app's capabilities by introducing personalized navigation features that adapt to individual driving preferences, allowing Waze to analyze past routes and suggest options based on user habits. Users can report road conditions using natural language, making it easier to share important information without distraction. The app also allows for a conversational approach to searching for destinations, enabling drivers to find stops along their route without specifying exact locations. Additionally, features like a "less chatty" mode and a motorcycle mode cater to different user preferences and needs.

BetaBeacon

September 17, 2026

Doki Doki Literature Club is returning to Android through the Epic Games Store

Epic Games is bringing Doki Doki Literature Club back to Android devices as an Epic Games Store Android-exclusive due to sensitive themes.

Winsage

September 17, 2026

What Windows 11 KB5129195 fixes

On September 14, 2026, Microsoft released KB5129195, an out-of-band cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, transitioning systems to build 26100.9457 for 24H2 and 26200.9457 for 25H2. The update addresses several regressions, including failed connections and sign-ins in Remote Desktop Services, host-folder sharing failures in Plan9 file sharing for HCS-managed Linux virtual machines, and failures affecting 8-channel and 3D-audio modes in USB Audio Class 1.0. However, it does not fix ongoing issues with AMD Radeon graphics cards, such as freezes, black screens, and driver timeouts, which have affected various hardware configurations. KB5129195 is available through multiple distribution channels, including Windows Update and WSUS.