mobile applications

AppWizard
April 25, 2025
M&S is addressing a cyber incident affecting its operations, which has led to customer reports of payment difficulties and order delays. The retailer has implemented minor changes to store operations and has suspended contactless payments and click and collect services. Additionally, M&S has halted all orders through its website and mobile applications, while customers can still browse products online. A spokesperson stated that a team, supported by cyber experts, is working to restore online and app shopping. Customers are being kept informed, and the stores remain open.
AppWizard
April 24, 2025
This afternoon features deals on Android games and applications, coinciding with price reductions on the Final Fantasy series. Google’s 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is available, and Samsung is offering free 2x storage upgrades on the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra. Notable mobile applications include Heroes of Steel, Romancing SaGa 3, and Star Traders: Frontiers. Additional stock of the Switch 2 is expected shortly.
AppWizard
April 9, 2025
Hermit is a mobile application that allows users to create web apps that integrate seamlessly into the Android ecosystem, resembling traditional apps on the home screen. Users can launch a new web app in about two minutes, and Hermit offers a variety of customization options for personalizing these apps to meet individual preferences and needs.
AppWizard
April 8, 2025
The Android Studio Translation Plugin is a tool for Android developers that facilitates the localization of applications by integrating directly into Android Studio. Key features include real-time translation previews, batch processing for multiple strings, a translation memory system for consistency, API connectivity with services like Google Translate, and support for over 100 languages. To set up the plugin, developers must install it through Android Studio's plugin marketplace, configure settings for source and target languages, and connect to a translation API. Translating an app involves selecting strings in the strings.xml file and using the plugin to translate them, with real-time updates in the layout editor. The plugin enhances developer workflow by automating localization tasks, reducing the risk of errors, and allowing for simultaneous translations. It also helps maintain translation consistency and improves app quality by identifying missing translations. Real-world use cases demonstrate its effectiveness in scaling applications for international markets, such as an e-commerce app that translated over 500 strings and an educational app that localized content for various Indian languages.
AppWizard
April 7, 2025
Samsung has launched its 2024 QLED smart TV lineup, allowing consumers to save up to ,250. Discounts are also available on Samsung’s LTE Galaxy Watch FE, Razer’s Kishi V2 Android gamepad, and CMF Buds from Nothing. Notable Android app deals include the game Teslagrad, a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use electromagnetic powers to navigate challenges in the Kingdom of Elektropia. Teslagrad has sold over 1.6 million copies on PC and has been adapted for mobile devices.
Winsage
April 6, 2025
Microsoft introduced Copilot Vision during an event celebrating its 50th Anniversary. This feature allows users to point their camera at objects for real-time identification by AI, integrating OpenAI's GPT models for enhanced memory, search, personalization, and visual capabilities. Currently available on the Windows Desktop app, Copilot Vision can recognize open applications without continuous monitoring. It adapts its responses based on the specific application in use, such as providing contextually relevant guidance in Blender 3D and visually indicating tools in Clipchamp. More advanced features are anticipated in the future, but no specific timeline has been provided.
AppWizard
April 3, 2025
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has launched a new smartphone application and an updated website to improve communication with the community. The app, developed by TheSheriffApp.com, includes features such as a welcome message, inmate and jail information, registered sex offenders, school safety resources, pistol permit applications, cyber safety tips, crime tip submissions, and contact information for the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Russell Thomas stated that the app serves as an educational tool and enhances public safety engagement. The app allows citizens to access information conveniently on their smartphones, especially during emergencies or for updates like road closures.
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