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Windows 11 25H2 feature update: First optional preview update with new AI features and emojis
Winsage
September 16, 2025

Windows 11 25H2 feature update: First optional preview update with new AI features and emojis

Microsoft has unveiled enhancements to its cloud computing platform, Azure, including advanced AI tools for improved operations and decision-making. Key features include Azure Synapse Analytics for real-time data analysis and enhanced collaboration. Microsoft has expanded partnerships with technology firms to improve interoperability and has prioritized security with advanced threat detection and multi-layered security protocols. Azure meets rigorous compliance standards, making it suitable for regulated industries.
Latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday fixes Firewall issue
Winsage
July 10, 2025

Latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday fixes Firewall issue

Microsoft has implemented its monthly Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The updates for Windows 10 focus on security enhancements, while Windows 11 includes various fixes, notably resolving an issue with the Windows Firewall linked to the June 2025 non-security preview update (KB5060829). This issue caused the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security to log an error event (Event 2042: Config Read Failed) upon device restarts, but it did not indicate a malfunction. Microsoft advised IT administrators to disregard the error or filter it out from the Event Viewer. The latest update for Windows 11 version 24H2 (KB5062553) has resolved the Windows Firewall issue, and users are encouraged to install the updates to eliminate the erroneous log.
Android 15 blocked Phone Link from mirroring sensitive notifications, but Microsoft has a fix
AppWizard
April 3, 2025

Android 15 blocked Phone Link from mirroring sensitive notifications, but Microsoft has a fix

Microsoft's Phone Link app can now mirror sensitive notifications from Android devices to Windows PCs after the Android 15 update had initially restricted this capability. The Android 15 update classified two-factor authentication codes as sensitive, blocking their visibility to most notification listeners, including Phone Link. To access sensitive notifications, Phone Link must be preinstalled on the device and granted the RECEIVESENSITIVENOTIFICATIONS permission. Users with devices that have Link to Windows preinstalled, like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, can grant permission to restore full functionality. For devices without the preinstalled app, workarounds include disabling Android System Intelligence notification processing or manually granting permissions.
Microsoft to Allow Direct Xbox Game Purchases and Play in Android App Following U.S. Court Ruling Against Google -
AppWizard
October 11, 2024

Microsoft to Allow Direct Xbox Game Purchases and Play in Android App Following U.S. Court Ruling Against Google –

Microsoft will enable direct purchases and gameplay of Xbox titles through its Xbox App on Android devices starting in November. This decision follows a U.S. court ruling that requires Google to allow alternative payment methods, giving developers more flexibility and potentially lowering transaction fees. The integration of direct purchases aims to enhance user experience and accessibility for gamers, allowing them to buy Xbox games directly from the app.
Microsoft Reports An Android App Vulnerability: Dirty Stream - Talk Android
AppWizard
May 6, 2024

Microsoft Reports An Android App Vulnerability: Dirty Stream – Talk Android

- Microsoft has identified a security flaw in the Android ecosystem called "Dirty Stream" - Dirty Stream exploits the content provider system in Android, allowing for manipulation of data streams - The vulnerability could enable a rogue application to overwrite files in another app's directory, potentially gaining unauthorized control and access to sensitive information - Affected apps with Dirty Stream vulnerability have amassed four billion downloads, including Xiaomi File Manager and WPS Office - Microsoft has alerted developers of vulnerable apps and fixes have been deployed to mitigate the risk - Users can protect themselves by maintaining up-to-date applications and utilizing the auto-update feature in the Google Play Store
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