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AppWizard

December 2, 2025

Owlcat Games reveals a detailed look into Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s Investigation system — Become a fair judge or a biased executioner

Owlcat Games has revealed the Investigation system in their upcoming CRPG, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, where players act as acolytes of the Inquisition, investigating crime and conspiracy in the Calixis Sector. Players must gather clues, collaborate with party members, and use tools like Servo Skull Swarms and terrain analyzers while being cautious of misleading evidence. A Detective Journal is used to catalog evidence and analyze clues alongside NPC testimonies. Players must compile a report for the Inquisition at the end of investigations, detailing evidence, moral choices, and guilt determinations, with the option to impose punishment even without conclusive evidence. The game is set to release on PC, with a date yet to be announced, while the previous title, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC through Steam.

AppWizard

November 24, 2025

How to win at Gift of the Gab in Where Winds Meet without tearing your hair out

Gift of the Gab is a minigame in Where Winds Meet that requires players to unlock the Scholar profession by completing the Legacy: Scholar's Path quest to succeed. Players must reach level 13 and finish the Gift of the Gab: Silver Tongue exploration quest, initiated by speaking to Song Jiu at Heaven's Pier. The game features two modes: Rhetoric Duel and Free Persuasion. In Rhetoric Duel, players choose from four styles—Bluster, Provocation, Rebuttal, and Filibuster—each with strengths against one another. Players aim to counter opponents' arguments using cards while managing their Inspiration points and depleting the opponent's mental focus bar. Matches end when a player's mental focus is exhausted or the timer runs out. Players can revisit challenges to improve their chances in future encounters.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

How to complete Celeste’s Journals in Arc Raiders

Players in Arc Raiders must locate Celeste's Journals, which are found in the Dam Battlegrounds. The first journal is located at the South Swamp Outpost, specifically in the entrance room next to a yellow-marked bed. The second journal is at Raider Outpost East, in the northeastern corner of the map, also near a yellow-marked bed. Players need to retrieve both journals in a single run and should consider their exit strategy due to potential dangers from other Raiders and a patrolling Rocketeer.

BetaBeacon

November 18, 2025

Here are the best Android apps and games in India for 2025

- Google Play has released its list of Best Apps and Games in India for 2025 - AI adoption is increasing in India, with apps like invideo AI and Toonsutra using AI for video creation and comics - Indian developers are focusing on cultural connections and localisation - Google Play and Android ecosystem have created over 3.5 million jobs in India and supported the economy with over Rs 4 trillion in revenue

AppWizard

November 13, 2025

Google Ends Pixel 10 Exclusivity for Journal App in New Feature Drop

Google has extended the availability of its Journal app to users of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series, in addition to the Pixel 10, as announced during the November 2025 Feature Drop. The app is currently exclusive to these devices and will not be available on non-Pixel smartphones. The Journal app functions as a personal digital diary and utilizes Google's advanced AI technology, Gemini Nano. Older models like the Pixel 7 cannot access the app due to hardware limitations. The November 2025 Feature Drop also includes notification summaries, Scam Detection for Pixel 6 and newer models in the U.S., and a “Wicked: For Good” theme with custom design elements.

AppWizard

November 1, 2025

IIT Delhi study finds Android apps with location access can infer user activities and indoor layouts | Delhi News – The Times of India

Researchers at IIT Delhi, led by MTech student Soham Nag and Dr. Smruti R Sarangi, have developed a system called AndroCon that utilizes low-level GPS signal fluctuations to gather detailed information about a user's environment and activities without using cameras or microphones. The system can determine whether a person is indoors or outdoors, identify the structure of a room, and assess their actions with high accuracy—up to 99% for surroundings and over 87% for human activities. AndroCon can also generate indoor floor maps with a margin of error of less than four meters. The study highlights potential privacy concerns, as any Android app with fine location permissions could access sensitive contextual information without user consent. The findings were published in the ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks.

AppWizard

November 1, 2025

Five New Android Apps You Should Try This November

The Caffeine Clock app helps users manage their caffeine consumption by assessing sensitivity and logging intake from various sources. It visualizes caffeine's half-life decay curve, typically around five hours, to assist users in determining optimal consumption timing for better sleep. The app aligns with FDA guidelines suggesting a daily limit of 400 mg of caffeine for healthy adults and encourages strategies like midday cutoffs or decaf options. Hitman Absolution has been released as a mobile port for Android, requiring about 12 GB of free space and an Android 13 device. It retains core gameplay elements and supports keyboard-and-mouse functionality, catering to the growing demand for high-quality mobile games. The Senior Launcher is designed for older adults, featuring large icons and a minimalist layout, enhancing usability without ads or account requirements. It addresses the needs of the over 60% of adults aged 65 and older who own smartphones, simplifying access to essential functions. Picto AR Platformer allows users to turn real-world environments into interactive gaming stages using augmented reality. The app enhances replayability but requires good lighting and surface recognition for optimal gameplay, with higher battery consumption compared to traditional games. SwatchIt is an app for crafters to track swatches and project details, addressing the organizational needs of knitters and crocheters in the U.S. It allows users to maintain a digital journal and create a reference gallery for their projects.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

IIT study warns of privacy risks from location permissions on Android apps

A study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi revealed that Android apps requiring precise location permissions can access extensive information about users' environments and activities. The research introduced AndroCon, a system that uses fine-grained GPS data to determine users' surroundings and activities without the need for cameras or microphones. It analyzes nine GPS parameters to identify whether a person is seated, standing, or lying down, and can recognize specific locations such as being on public transport or in a crowded area. The study demonstrated that AndroCon could achieve up to 99% accuracy in detecting surroundings and over 87% accuracy in recognizing human activities. The findings raise significant privacy concerns regarding the potential for apps to infer sensitive user information.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

Fixed camera survival horror game The Florist announced for consoles, PC

New Zealand's Unclear Games will release The Florist, a fixed camera survival horror game, in 2026 for various consoles and PC via Steam. Set in the lakeside town of Joycliffe, players follow Jessica Park on a chaotic delivery amidst a deadly floral overgrowth. The gameplay includes solving puzzles, battling grotesque enemies, and uncovering a sinister plot. Players will explore Joycliffe, utilizing hidden items, an in-game journal, and a variety of weapons. The game features a dynamic world that shifts from day to night, multiple difficulty and accessibility options, an unlimited inventory system, autosave checkpoints, and numerous bonus features. The aesthetic contrasts vibrant visuals with horror elements, aiming to redefine the survival horror genre.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

Woot has whipped up a big discount on the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector’s Edition for PC

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector's Edition includes a game, an 11-inch globe, downloadable content (DLC), a journal, a replica of the Allmaker relic, and Indy's Temple of Doom outfit for in-game use. The price has dropped to .99 at Woot, making it more accessible compared to the standard version priced at .49 on Amazon or Steam. The collector's edition items are inspired by Indiana Jones's fictional office at Marshall College. The globe features a plane magnet that unlocks a hidden storage compartment.