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I changed one Android 17 setting and made my Pixel home screen so much cleaner
AppWizard
June 21, 2026

I changed one Android 17 setting and made my Pixel home screen so much cleaner

Google Pixel phones have received an update that enhances home screen customization, allowing users to remove the At a Glance widget and eliminate app names for a cleaner aesthetic. The Android 17 update introduces five app icon styles and shapes, including a Minimal option that aligns icons with a color palette, and a Create option for custom designs with six styles. The Google Pixel 10 is highlighted as the ideal device to experience these features and future updates.
Epic Games Store Roadmap Promises 5x Faster Boot Times, User Reviews, and More
AppWizard
June 21, 2026

Epic Games Store Roadmap Promises 5x Faster Boot Times, User Reviews, and More

The Epic Games Store is undergoing a significant transformation, with a roadmap for new features and a redesign of its digital storefront. Upcoming updates include Fortnite chunked installation, third-party patch notes, pre-registration for free-to-play games, storefront rearchitecture, and library management improvements. Additional features like player profiles, user-written reviews, publisher-funded coupons, and enhanced search capabilities are planned for a later phase. The store, launched in 2018, has faced challenges in competing with platforms like Steam and has not yet achieved profitability. A "ground-up rebuild" of the launcher is expected to improve performance significantly.
The new Epic Games Launcher might not suck so much thanks to 'ground-up' rebuild with 5–6.5x improved performance—still a long way to catch up with Steam
AppWizard
June 19, 2026

The new Epic Games Launcher might not suck so much thanks to ‘ground-up’ rebuild with 5–6.5x improved performance—still a long way to catch up with Steam

User sentiment towards the Epic Games Store is largely negative, with many gamers recognizing its shortcomings. A significant update is planned that includes a complete redesign of the launcher, promising a five times faster cold start time and a 6.5 times quicker restoration from the system tray. The update will also introduce new features such as personalized game recommendations, quick-access categories, tailored product detail pages, and patch notes on the storefront. Additional enhancements include community forums, player profiles, private messaging, voice chat, game-independent parties, cross-region game gifting, publisher-funded coupons, and a tool for assessing game compatibility.
Epic Games unveils Launcher V2 in re-attempt to topple Steam, says redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster — promises player profiles, user reviews, universal controller support, and much more
AppWizard
June 19, 2026

Epic Games unveils Launcher V2 in re-attempt to topple Steam, says redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster — promises player profiles, user reviews, universal controller support, and much more

Epic Games is developing Epic Games Launcher V2, which will feature a complete internal overhaul to improve speed and expand its features. Key improvements include a complete reconstruction of the store, in-store Patch Notes, player reviews, a performance increase making the store 5 to 6.5 times faster, and universal controller support. The redesigned storefront will offer personalized game recommendations based on user preferences and will enhance game pages with more curated content. These updates will be released alongside updates to Fortnite.
I Tried Android 17’s ‘Bubbles’ and It Makes Multitasking Way Easier?
AppWizard
June 19, 2026

I Tried Android 17’s ‘Bubbles’ and It Makes Multitasking Way Easier?

Android 17 introduces a feature called Bubbles for Pixel phones, enhancing user experience by allowing users to create floating shortcuts for frequently used applications. Bubbles can be positioned anywhere on standard smartphones and docked in the bottom right corner on foldable devices, acting as a mini launcher for quick access to apps without interrupting ongoing tasks. Users can create a bubble by long-pressing the app icon and selecting Bubble. Bubbles can be repositioned and removed easily, but not all apps support this feature. When a bubble is selected, the app appears in a smaller overlay window, allowing interaction without disrupting the current workflow. This feature improves multitasking efficiency by reducing the number of swipes and taps needed to access applications.
There's a new hidden way to customize your Pixel home screen. Here's how to find it
AppWizard
June 18, 2026

There’s a new hidden way to customize your Pixel home screen. Here’s how to find it

The latest update for Google Pixel phones, Android 17, introduces a feature that allows users to hide app names on their home screens, enhancing customization options. To use this feature, devices must be updated to Android 17, which began rolling out on June 16. Users can check for updates through the Settings app. To hide app names, users need to press and hold on a blank area of the home screen, navigate to Wallpaper & style, tap Icons, toggle off Show app names, and apply the changes. App names will still be visible in the app drawer, and users can easily revert to displaying app names if desired.
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