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AppWizard

December 7, 2025

Gemini’s refresh: Unveiling the new ‘My Stuff’ folder for seamless user navigation

Google introduced a refined design for its Gemini web interface on December 3, featuring a modern aesthetic with a sleek dark theme and an enhanced "My Stuff" folder. The new design includes a bluish-gray background in light mode and a fully-black backdrop in dark mode, with a friendly greeting and tailored suggestions. The "My Stuff" section allows users to store images, videos, and Canvas creations separately from chat interactions. The chat interface has been improved with a new dropdown menu for managing conversations. This update coincides with the launch of Gemini's latest AI models, Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, which enhance Google Search with multimodal responses.

BetaBeacon

December 3, 2025

Google Pixel Phones Just Got a Game‑Changing Android 16 Update

- Google has introduced new screen customizations for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR2. - Users can now customize app icons with new shape options on the home screen. - Pixel phone users can place widgets on the lock screen by swiping left, with limited options compared to the home screen. - Other lock screen changes include a new low-light mode for the screen saver and fingerprint scanning on the switched-off display. - Users can now disable or reduce blur effects in background elements, adjust HDR intensity, and schedule expanded dark mode. - The update also adds a more flexible split-screen layout, AI-powered notifications, and strengthened parental controls. - Android 16 QPR2 includes the December security patch to fix vulnerabilities and protect against threats.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Android users report Reddit app won’t save their settings after latest update

Reddit's Android app is experiencing a significant bug that resets user preferences each time the app is closed and reopened, leading to widespread user complaints. Users report that their online status reverts to "active" despite attempts to change it, and the "show mature content" toggle also malfunctions. Nearly all user preferences, including theme settings, text size, and privacy settings, are being reset. The issues appear to be specific to Android devices, with users from various models reporting the problem. Standard troubleshooting methods, such as clearing the app cache and reinstalling the app, have not resolved the issue. Reddit has not officially acknowledged the bug, but it may have been introduced by a recent app update.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

aShell – Your Local ADB Shell For Android

aShell is a lightweight, open-source application for Android that allows users to execute ADB commands directly from their devices within a Shizuku environment. Key features include the ability to run ADB commands locally, preloaded command examples, live command output, a search function within output, the option to save output to .txt files, dark/light mode support, and the ability to bookmark frequently used commands. The source code is available on GitLab, and the app is priced at USD 0.99. It is designed for users with a basic understanding of ADB and Linux command-line operations.

Winsage

November 9, 2025

How to let PowerToys handle your theme-switching on Windows 11 — light mode for work, dark mode for vibes

Windows 11 does not have a built-in feature to automatically toggle between light and dark modes, but users can achieve this functionality by installing the PowerToys app. To enable automatic switching, users must install PowerToys, open the app, navigate to System Tools, and activate the Light Switch feature. Users can choose to schedule the switch based on sunset or sunrise times or manually set a schedule. The app can also adjust color modes for the system or apps. A keyboard shortcut ("Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + D") is available for manual switching.

Winsage

October 24, 2025

Windows Insiders given special anniversary desktop wallpaper

Microsoft is celebrating 11 years of the Windows Insider Program, which was launched in 2014 by Terry Myerson and initially led by Gabe Aul. The program has evolved through various leadership changes and has been instrumental in identifying critical issues within the operating system, such as during the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. Microsoft has pledged to improve user experience in 2024 following criticism of Windows 11. To commemorate its Insiders, Microsoft has released custom wallpapers featuring the number "11." The program includes several channels: Release Preview Channel, Beta Channel, Dev Channel, and Canary Channel, each catering to different user needs. Speculation about Windows 12 remains unconfirmed, and a recent discovery of a _MACOSX folder in a Windows Insider zip file has intrigued users.

Winsage

October 19, 2025

The newest PowerToys update is causing chaos among Windows 11 users

The PowerToys suite for Windows 11 has a bug causing the new Light Switch feature to activate automatically after a routine update, leading to unexpected toggling between light and dark modes. Users have reported this issue on the PowerToys GitHub page, prompting a response from a team member, Jaylyn, who confirmed that the activation was unintended and a fix is forthcoming. In the meantime, users are advised to disable the Light Switch feature in their settings as a temporary solution.

Winsage

October 19, 2025

Windows 11 auto switching theme to light mode or dark after updates? It’s due to PowerToys

Windows 11 users are experiencing unexpected fluctuations between light and dark theme modes due to a known issue with PowerToys v0.95, which inadvertently activated the 'Light Switch' feature. This feature toggles themes based on local time or a customized schedule, overriding user preferences. Microsoft acknowledged that the feature should not have been enabled by default and is working on a fix. Users can temporarily resolve the issue by disabling the Light Switch feature in PowerToys.

AppWizard

October 8, 2025

Chrome WebView’s top bar stuck in light mode when using Google app on Android

Users of the Google app on Android devices are experiencing an issue where the address bar remains white, disrupting the dark mode experience. This problem is specific to the Google app, as other applications like Chrome and WebView maintain their dark aesthetics. Users have reported that the white address bar appears only when accessing links through the Google app and disappears when using Gmail or Chrome directly. Troubleshooting efforts, including clearing caches and uninstalling updates, have not resolved the issue. The problem is linked to the embedded browser experience within the Google app, and suggestions to enable dark mode through Chrome settings do not affect the in-app browser. The current workaround is to manually open links in Chrome or another browser.

Winsage

October 8, 2025

Microsoft Extends Dark Mode to File Explorer, Revamps Start Menu in Windows 11 Preview

Microsoft has released an update to the Dark Mode feature in Windows 11, identified as Build 26220.6772, which enhances the dark theme across various File Explorer interactions. This update aligns dialogs for file operations, context menus, progress bars, and file-selection windows with the dark theme, addressing previous inconsistencies. However, some legacy components, such as certain Properties windows, the Run dialog, and parts of the Control Panel, still display in light mode. The update is aimed at Dev Channel insiders to gather feedback for further refinements before broader rollout.