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Telegram's Wear OS app makes a comeback, now with full chats, voice notes, and more
AppWizard
June 12, 2026

Telegram’s Wear OS app makes a comeback, now with full chats, voice notes, and more

Telegram has reintroduced its app to Wear OS, allowing Android smartwatch users to access a fully functional messaging interface. The new version enables users to scroll through complete conversations, view photos, videos, and location previews, and play voice messages directly from the smartwatch. Users can actively engage in conversations by replying with text or voice, sending stickers, and managing chats. On the smartphone side, Telegram has enhanced its Android app with features such as bots that send richly formatted messages and manage group interactions. Group administrators can assign bots for moderation, and Telegram Polls now support clickable links. The in-app browser has been improved to handle links more flexibly, allowing users to customize how links open.
YouTube expands in-app messaging
AppWizard
June 12, 2026

YouTube expands in-app messaging

YouTube is expanding its in-app messaging feature, initially tested in Ireland and Poland, to the United States and other global markets. The feature, called YouTube Chat, allows users to directly message and share content within the app. Users can invite friends to chat, enabling them to share posts and discuss videos. This update aims to enhance user engagement and streamline sharing activities, reflecting a trend towards private messaging. Favorable feedback has been received during initial testing, although the feature's success will depend on user willingness to use it in place of established messaging platforms.
Popular Windows 11 file manager Files gets improved tags, layouts, and new OneDrive icon
Winsage
June 12, 2026

Popular Windows 11 file manager Files gets improved tags, layouts, and new OneDrive icon

Files, a third-party file manager for Windows 11, has been updated to version 4.1.3, introducing several enhancements: - A "View size" button for each folder allows users to calculate folder sizes easily without changing settings. - File selection is retained when switching between different layouts. - Tag management has been streamlined, allowing users to remove tags via the context menu, toolbar, or Command Palette. - The OneDrive icon has been updated to reflect the current version from the OneDrive executable. - Bug fixes include resolving issues with tar archive extraction, crashes on the Signatures page, ensuring the Play action for single media files, correcting Smart Extract functions, addressing tag search issues, refreshing thumbnails, and displaying previously hidden BitLocker-locked drives. - A new Tree View sidebar feature is planned for future updates, enabling navigation of folders in an expandable hierarchy. Files can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store (paid version) or accessed through its official website (free version).
Vietnam launches first criminal case over pirated Windows, Office software
Winsage
June 12, 2026

Vietnam launches first criminal case over pirated Windows, Office software

Authorities in Phu Tho province have initiated a criminal case regarding the illegal installation and use of copyrighted software, specifically targeting pirated Microsoft Windows and Office products. Formal charges for "infringement of copyright and related rights" have been made following urgent searches at five locations in Hanoi and Phu Tho. The investigation revealed that individuals and businesses were using various platforms to promote, distribute, and sell unlicensed software, including cracked software and counterfeit license keys. The inquiry began with Song Lam Trading and Service Co, whose director faces allegations of supplying 81 computers pre-installed with unauthorized software. An additional 350 computers linked to a local educational institution were also found to have illegal software activation. The implicated companies include Athena Vietnam Information Systems Co and Tek-Solution Technology Co, whose directors are under police scrutiny. Authorities estimate that the financial losses for copyright holders could reach tens of billions of đồng, and they have raised concerns about cybersecurity threats associated with illegally activated software.
Microsoft refuses to add this File Explorer feature, so the Files app stepped up
Winsage
June 11, 2026

Microsoft refuses to add this File Explorer feature, so the Files app stepped up

The Files app has introduced a feature in version 4.1.3 that allows users to calculate folder sizes on demand, which was not available in Windows 11's File Explorer. Users can toggle this option in Settings, and when disabled, a View size button appears in the Size column for easy access. The app now retains selection across different layouts, ensuring previously selected items remain highlighted. It also offers multiple methods for clearing tags from files, including options from the context menu, toolbar, and Command Palette. Additionally, the update features a refreshed OneDrive icon that reflects current branding, and several fixes have been implemented, including resolving issues with extracting tar archives and correcting display problems for BitLocker locked drives.
Android Auto Got A Useful New Supported App For June 2026
AppWizard
June 11, 2026

Android Auto Got A Useful New Supported App For June 2026

Adobe has released an update (v26.5.0.45958) for Android Auto on June 5, which adds PDF support. This update includes a Read Aloud feature that allows users to listen to audio renditions of their PDFs. Not all PDFs are compatible with this feature, as only certain documents will trigger the Android Media player when selected. Users must ensure that Adobe Acrobat is updated on their Android smartphones to access this capability. Additionally, future enhancements for Android Auto are expected in 2026, including widgets, HD video playback while parked, and improved integration with Google's AI agent, Gemini.
YouTube Wants Your Video Conversations To Stay On YouTube
AppWizard
June 11, 2026

YouTube Wants Your Video Conversations To Stay On YouTube

YouTube is introducing a feature that allows users to share videos, Shorts, and live streams while engaging in conversations directly on the platform, aiming to retain social interactions within its ecosystem. This functionality integrates messaging across YouTube's primary content formats, enhancing user interaction and reducing the need to navigate away from the platform for discussions. YouTube is not attempting to become a full-fledged messaging app but rather to facilitate conversations that arise from video content. A moderation note indicates awareness of safety concerns related to integrating messaging on a public platform, and the limited rollout is designed to assess effectiveness while managing moderation challenges. This development may signal a shift in video-driven conversations for brands and creators, encouraging content that fosters sharing within the app. If successful, this feature could transform sharing from an exit point into a catalyst for further engagement, enriching the user experience.
Apple removes Russian messenger from App Store
AppWizard
June 11, 2026

Apple removes Russian messenger from App Store

Apple has removed Russia’s state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, as confirmed by the app’s developers. The Max app, which lacks encryption, has been promoted by the Russian government, which has restricted access to popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, forcing civil servants and state agencies to use Max for communications. The app became unavailable for download on Apple’s platform on Wednesday night, and while current users can still access it, new downloads and updates are prohibited. Max, introduced in 2025 by VK, combines social media, messaging, government services, and banking options, and has been endorsed by President Putin. It is pre-installed on devices sold in Russia but not available in the European Union, with user data stored on Russian servers.
Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts - New Soulframe Update Launches Free for PC
AppWizard
June 11, 2026

Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts – New Soulframe Update Launches Free for PC

Digital Extremes has released the Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts update for the closed Alpha of Soulframe, now available for free on PC. The update features a reworked loot and crafting system, allowing players to obtain fully crafted weapons with unique modifiers and forge Ingots with a blacksmith. New social features include gear trading and in-game mail. Players will encounter new enemies, including the Turret Jotar and Ode’n Caeulam, as well as a revamped enemy patrol system. The Totem system has been redesigned to provide stat bonuses and buffs connected to the Virtues: Courage, Spirit, and Grace, enhancing strategic build options with new weapons. Players can sign up for the closed Alpha on the official website, with weekly random selections for access or immediate access available through a Founder option. Detailed patch notes are provided on the official website, and players can follow Soulframe on various social media platforms for updates.
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