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June 16, 2025

Is This Minecraft’s Best-Looking Update Yet?

Mojang Studios will release the Vibrant Visuals update for Minecraft Bedrock Edition on June 17, 2025. Key features of the update include richer lighting, dynamic shadows, biome-specific fog, and immersive atmospheres. It introduces Physically Based Rendering (PBR) to enhance textures, allowing them to exhibit properties like metalness and glow. Various biomes will receive aesthetic transformations, such as deserts glowing in golden hues and icy regions appearing cooler and bluer. The water engine has been overhauled to include realistic caustics and reflections. The update will be enabled by default on all supported Bedrock Edition devices. Development for the Java Edition is ongoing, with early test builds showcasing features like atmospheric fog and infinite clouds.

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June 10, 2025

Enforced Kotlin, breaking changes, grabbing signing keys: Google makes Android development too hard say devs

Ashish Bhatia highlighted several challenges in Android development, including the enforced use of Kotlin, frequent breaking changes in the Android framework, and cumbersome signing key management. These issues contribute to a perception of increased complexity in the Android ecosystem, prompting calls for a more stable and user-friendly development environment.

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

How To Find And Use Minecraft Mushrooms

Mushrooms in Minecraft can be found in various locations and can be harvested using any tool. Mining a large mushroom block yields up to two mushrooms of the same color, and mushrooms thrive in dimly lit areas with specific spawn rates: a 12.5% chance for red mushrooms and a 25% chance for brown mushrooms. They can grow on nearly any block type and are abundant in swampy regions, mushroom fields, old growth taiga biomes, and the Nether. In a witch's hut, mushrooms can be found in flower pots, and in the Bedrock version, they can appear on fallen trees. Shearing a Mooshroom cow yields five mushrooms, transforming it into a standard cow. Mushrooms can be purchased from the Wandering Trader for one emerald each. Players can plant mushrooms on almost any block except slabs and stairs, and they can grow into large mushrooms with bonemeal under specific conditions. Mushrooms can spread to nearby blocks if there are fewer than five in the area. They are used in various recipes, including Mushroom Stew, Rabbit Stew, Suspicious Stew, and Fermented Spider Eye, which is used for potion brewing.

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

Minecraft Multiplayer – How To Play With Friends

In Minecraft, players can join friends' worlds through Realms or dedicated servers. For Bedrock edition, players can directly join a friend's world by ensuring both are online and connected as friends. The steps to join a friend's Bedrock world include launching the game, navigating to "Friends," and selecting the host's name under "Joinable Friends." To invite friends to your own Bedrock world, you need to enable "Multiplayer" in the world settings and send invites after starting the game. Local multiplayer on Bedrock allows split-screen mode or LAN connections. For split-screen, player one joins a world and adds a second controller. For LAN play, all devices must be on the same internet, and the host must enable "Visible to LAN players." Players can then select the LAN world to join. To join a Minecraft Realm, players must launch the game, navigate to "Realms," and select the desired Realm. A Realm will only appear if the player owns it or has received an invitation. Inviting friends to a Realm differs between editions; in Java, players manage the Realm and add friends using their gamertags, while in Bedrock, invitations can be sent via Minecraft.net. To add friends in Bedrock, players search for their friend's Microsoft gamertag. Java edition does not have a friends list, so players can only join the same server or invite friends to a Realm using their gamertag. To join a server, players need the server address, launch Minecraft, select "Multiplayer," and enter the address. For Bedrock, the server port is typically 19132. Troubleshooting tips include ensuring the Microsoft account is signed in, verifying multiplayer permissions, updating the game, and confirming that both players are on the same version of Minecraft.

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

All Minecraft Cheats And Console Commands

Console commands, also known as cheats, are text inputs that players can enter into the in-game chat box to activate or deactivate various features in Minecraft. These commands were initially designed for developers but remain accessible to players, enhancing gameplay. To use cheats, players must ensure that console commands are enabled in the options menu, which varies based on the game edition and whether the player is in a private world, Realm, or multiplayer server. Players can check available commands by typing “/” in the chat bar. Examples of commands include: - /tp: Teleport a player to specific coordinates - /experience add: Add experience points to a player Using these commands can facilitate building and survival in the game.

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June 4, 2025

Google Unveils Gemini Nano for On-Device AI in Android Apps

Google has updated the Gemini Nano APIs through the ML Kit, introducing new GenAI APIs that allow developers to perform on-device inference for generative AI capabilities in Android applications. These APIs enhance user privacy by executing all operations locally, eliminating cloud processing costs. Features include summarization of articles up to 3,000 words, proofreading for grammatical accuracy, rewriting text in various tones, and generating image descriptions. The GenAI APIs are optimized for Android devices using MediaTek Dimensity, Qualcomm Snapdragon, and Google Tensor platforms, including the Pixel 9 series and Samsung Galaxy S25. They operate without internet connectivity, ensuring rapid response times and improved performance for tasks like summarization and proofreading. The local processing also enhances privacy and security, protecting sensitive user information with safety protocols.

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June 3, 2025

Minecraft Movie Streaming Soon on Max With Sources Pointing To June Date

The Minecraft Movie is set to stream on Max, with a potential release date of June 20, 2025, although this has not been officially confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring Jason Momoa, premiered in theaters on May 30, 2025. It will be available for digital purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Physical editions (4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD) are scheduled for release on June 24, 2025. In 2025, Minecraft modpacks are evolving, with a focus on technical modpacks and new gameplay experiences. Notable modpacks include "Biohazard: Project Genesis" and "Multiversal Archeology," which emphasize automation and resource gathering. Popular modpacks are introducing intricate quest systems, performance optimizations, and visual enhancements, including high-definition textures and dynamic lighting. Tools like CurseForge and packwiz are streamlining modpack creation and sharing. The Bedrock Edition has seen new modpacks like "Elemental Horizons" and "Survival Evolution." "Technological Frontiers 4" is currently the top-rated modpack on CurseForge. The 1.21 update has influenced modpack developments, leading to new dungeon exploration themes.

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May 30, 2025

New Minecraft Server “Marvelous Anarchy” Launches with No Rules

A new Minecraft server called "Marvelous Anarchy" launched in May 2025, accessible via the IP address marvelousanarchy.com. It operates on Minecraft Java Edition version 1.12.2 and allows the use of hacked clients and exploits like item duping. The server has an initial player capacity of 25 and offers a completely unregulated gameplay experience, lacking traditional elements such as land protection and anti-griefing measures. Players can engage in unrestricted exploration, conflict, and resource acquisition, with the environment characterized by volatility and emergent social dynamics. The use of hacked clients is expected, providing players with various advantages. Spawn points are dangerous, and survival requires escaping quickly and finding untouched land. The server offers a fresh start for players to explore and establish themselves before chaos ensues.

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May 29, 2025

How to Get Tears Music Disc in Minecraft

In the upcoming Minecraft Summer Drop 2025, six new music tracks will be added, including the Tears music disc, which players can obtain by completing the Return to Sender challenge. This challenge requires players to locate and defeat a ghast in the Nether dimension using its own fireballs. Players must gather Obsidian blocks and Flint and Steel to ignite a Ruined Portal and prepare with a sword, shield, and iron armor. Ghasts can be found in the Soul Sand Valley, Basalt Delta, and Nether Waste biomes. To defeat a ghast, players should block its fireballs with a shield and deflect them back using a sword. After defeating the ghast, the Tears music disc will drop, along with a ghast tear or gunpowder. Players can then use the disc with a Minecraft Jukebox to listen to the music track.

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May 22, 2025

Over 25 Years Ago, This Lemmings-Esque Puzzler Was Sent Out To Die – Its Fans Had Other Plans

Monolith Productions announced its closure earlier this year, prompting tributes to its 30-year legacy. One notable title from the studio is Gruntz, a puzzle strategy game released for PCs in 1999, which has maintained an active community despite its initial rocky launch. The game was designed by Nick Newhard, who aimed to create a game that his wife would enjoy, blending real-time strategy elements with puzzles. After Newhard's departure from the project due to internal disagreements, Kevin Lambert took over development, infusing humor and personality into the characters. Gruntz received mixed reviews upon release, but found a favorable reception in Europe. The game's inclusion of level editing tools led to a dedicated fan community, with ongoing projects like Dizgruntled and Gruntz Unityverse. The community currently has over 368 accounts, showcasing the game's lasting appeal.