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AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Windows 11 Phone Link app is losing Photos feature, Android gallery moving to File Explorer

The Microsoft Phone Link app will soon disable the ability to view photos directly from the phone’s gallery, consolidating photo access within File Explorer. Users will receive an alert when accessing the “Photos” section of the Phone Link app, indicating that photo viewing is transitioning to File Explorer, which offers enhanced photo management features such as multi-select, copy and paste, and drag-and-drop functionality. Unlike the Phone Link app, File Explorer allows access to the entire mobile storage, including videos. Users can enable mobile device visibility in File Explorer through the “Manage mobile devices” settings. Windows 11 integrates paired phones into File Explorer, allowing users to view all files on their mobile devices. The Phone Link app’s Photos section will redirect users to File Explorer, where the camera folder is displayed, but accessing other images requires navigating through directories. The transition may present a steeper learning curve for users accustomed to the Phone Link app’s streamlined photo access.

AppWizard

October 4, 2025

Epic Games launches webshop service on PC and mobile

Epic Games has launched the Epic Web Shops service for PC and mobile platforms, enabling developers to monetize in-game content through self-publishing tools. Developers retain 100% of their first million in net revenue per title, transitioning to an 88/12 revenue split thereafter. Players earn Epic Rewards on purchases, and Web Shops will be featured on product pages. The service will be integrated into the Epic Game Store mobile app later this year, and developers must have a registered Epic Games Developer account to create a Web Shop. The service supports consumable sales but excludes Web3 games. Codename Entertainment has launched a live Web Shop for its game, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms.

Tech Optimizer

April 30, 2025

Malwarebytes Launches Global Strategic Partner Program Offering Organizations a One-stop Shop for Personal Security, Privacy, and Identity Solutions

Malwarebytes has launched a partnership initiative aimed at providing financial institutions, HR benefit providers, and internet service providers with personal security, privacy, and identity solutions in response to rising online fraud, which has led to financial losses of .5 billion over the past year for one in three individuals. The program offers AI-powered consumer security solutions to protect devices from various threats and allows partners to choose from a range of options or create custom solutions. Key features include a comprehensive cybersecurity platform, advanced mobile security, and flexible integration options. Eero is one of the first partners to integrate Malwarebytes Premium Security into its eero Plus subscription service, enhancing online security for its subscribers.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

You can now try out the latest Gemini 2.0 Flash model on your phone

Google's Gemini AI has integrated seamlessly into Android devices and Google Search, with the recent release of the Gemini 2.0 Flash model, which offers improved performance over the 1.5 Pro model. The Google app version 15.49.42 beta introduces a feature allowing users to select from different Gemini models on Android, including Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash, and Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental. The 2.0 Flash Experimental model was initially unavailable but is now part of the testing options in version 15.50.37 beta. The "Experimental" label suggests potential instability, and users are advised to use the 1.5 Flash for routine inquiries and the 1.5 Pro for in-depth research. The rollout for stable branch users is expected soon.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

Samsung To End Support For PC-Linking App With Android 15 Update: Know More

Samsung is preparing to launch its Android 15-based One UI 7 version alongside the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025. Reports indicate that support for the DeX PC linking feature may be phased out in this update, although this has not been officially confirmed. A recent update on Samsung's website suggests that DeX for PC on Windows will no longer be supported with One UI 7, rendering the DeX app for Windows non-functional. Instead, Samsung is directing users towards Microsoft's Link to Windows feature for similar connectivity. The beta version of One UI 7 is expected to be released soon, providing more clarity on these changes.