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The unsung heroes of Android: Remembering 8 legendary apps we’ve lost
AppWizard
October 1, 2025

The unsung heroes of Android: Remembering 8 legendary apps we’ve lost

- Inbox by Google was a Gmail alternative known for its superior sorting features and visually appealing interface, discontinued in 2019. - Google Play Music was the default music player for Android devices in the early 2010s, replaced by YouTube Music. - Swype Keyboard revolutionized typing on mobile devices with its glide feature and held a Guinness World Record for the fastest typing, discontinued in 2018. - SuperSU was a tool for gaining root access on Android devices, popular among users of custom ROMs, now overshadowed by newer solutions like Magisk. - Titanium Backup allowed comprehensive backups of apps and data for custom ROM users, though it has not been updated in recent years. - MX Player was a user-friendly media player known for its intuitive interface and support for various file formats, which declined in popularity as streaming services grew. - ES File Explorer was a crucial file management tool for early Android users, removed from the Play Store due to security concerns. - Google Plus aimed to integrate social media with other Google services but struggled to compete with more visually driven platforms before its discontinuation.
What is messaging app Signal and how secure is it?
AppWizard
March 25, 2025

What is messaging app Signal and how secure is it?

Signal was used for a secret group chat among senior U.S. officials, which included discussions about a military strike against the Houthi group in Yemen. This incident was revealed when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, was inadvertently included in the chat. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the leak as "one of the most stunning" in military intelligence history and called for an investigation. Signal has an estimated 40 to 70 million monthly users and is known for its end-to-end encryption, which ensures message privacy. However, experts warn that using Signal for sensitive national security discussions is unusual, as such conversations typically occur on secure government systems. There are concerns about potential legal issues with disappearing messages on Signal, particularly regarding official record-keeping. The ongoing debate over end-to-end encryption has seen companies like Signal resist governmental attempts to create backdoors for monitoring communications.
Signal’s Katherine Maher Problem
AppWizard
May 10, 2024

Signal’s Katherine Maher Problem

Signal, a popular encrypted messaging service, is known for its privacy features and endorsements from figures like Edward Snowden and Elon Musk. However, the app's connections to the Open Technology Fund (OTF) and individuals like Katherine Maher, who have ties to U.S. intelligence and government initiatives, have raised concerns about the true intentions behind Signal. Maher, the current chairman of the Signal Foundation's board, has a history of supporting U.S.-backed movements abroad and advocating for censorship efforts. This has led to unease among some American users, particularly conservative groups, regarding Signal's commitment to privacy and trustworthiness.
The Messenger app just gained a variety of handy features
AppWizard
April 12, 2024

The Messenger app just gained a variety of handy features

Messenger has introduced new features including the ability to send high-definition photos with a resolution up to 4K, increase file sharing limit to 100MB, create shared photo albums, and add contacts using QR codes.
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