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BetaBeacon

August 10, 2026

An Android App Store Competitor Is Available In The Play Store

Aptoide Games is now officially accessible through Google Play for users in the United States, providing more choices for Android users and additional distribution opportunities for developers. This move comes after a legal battle between Google and Epic Games, which resulted in Google allowing competitors access to the Play Store by 2024.

AppWizard

August 10, 2026

YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren’t happy

YouTube has started auto-launching its Shorts feature upon opening the app, causing confusion and frustration among users. Reports indicate that this behavior is inconsistent across accounts, with some users experiencing the app defaulting to Shorts even if they closed it on a different screen. Complaints about this issue have been ongoing for several months, suggesting it may be part of a limited test rather than a deliberate design choice. Users can remove Shorts from their home page by setting their daily time limit to zero or choosing the Ignore Limit option, though this may lead to frequent reminders.

AppWizard

August 10, 2026

You can now pay for apps on Google Play using your Venmo account

Google has integrated Venmo as a payment option within the Google Play ecosystem, allowing users to link their Venmo accounts for seamless transactions. Users can utilize their Venmo balance or associated cards for purchases, joining other payment options like Cash App Pay and PayPal. The integration is now widely available to all users, following early access for some. To link a Venmo account, users can navigate to Payments & subscriptions in the Play Store app and select the option to Add Venmo.

BetaBeacon

August 10, 2026

How to Fix Roblox Crashing on Mobile (iPhone & Android)

- Roblox crashes right when a game finishes loading - Your phone has been warning you it’s “low on storage” lately - Other apps are also acting sluggish or failing to update

AppWizard

August 10, 2026

Australians must now prove their age to buy R18+ games on the Xbox store

Microsoft will require users to verify their age when purchasing games rated R18+ on Xbox and Microsoft Store starting in August 2026 to comply with Australian regulations.

AppWizard

August 9, 2026

‘I am a big roguelike guy, but also a fan of minimalism and elegance’: Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story, guides us through the games in his Steam Library

Sam Barlow is the director of Half Mermaid and a notable figure in interactive fiction, known for his work on games like Arrival, Ghost Rider, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Her Story, Telling Lies, and Immortality. He has a fondness for the game D: The Game, appreciating its cinematography and atmosphere despite its design flaws. Barlow has dedicated over 500 hours to Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island, which he considers one of the greatest roguelikes. He also treasures Riven, keeping it installed at all times for its artistic value. On the non-gaming side, he relies on Fade In, a screenwriting software that he finds essential for his work. Barlow's desktop is chaotic, as he saves everything there, leading to a cluttered environment.

Winsage

August 8, 2026

‘So glad I left Windows behind. Good riddance’: Microsoft admits it’s forcibly installing a OneDrive Photos app on PCs, and Windows 11 users are very unhappy

Microsoft is automatically installing the OneDrive Photos app on Windows 11 PCs without user consent, affecting both personal and business computers. This deployment has been acknowledged by Microsoft as unintentional, particularly on enterprise systems. Users have expressed frustration over the app's presence, especially those who do not use OneDrive. While some features of the app are opt-in, the automatic installation has led to negative reactions, with users seeking ways to remove the app. Microsoft is reportedly working on an update to allow independent uninstallation of the OneDrive Photos app.

Winsage

August 8, 2026

Windows 11 Brings Back Popular Feature

Microsoft is testing a freely movable taskbar in the latest insider versions of Windows 11, allowing users to reposition it to the top, left, or right edges of their screens. This feature, previously available in Windows 10, was missing in Windows 11, leading to user criticism. Insiders can currently move the taskbar, and initial screenshots show that the Start menu adjusts accordingly. While there is no official release timeline, the feature's presence in the Beta channel indicates development is progressing, with speculation that it may be included in the upcoming Windows 11 26H2 update.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Overwatch’s new mech hero is the sword-and-board sequel to D.Va, except her code isn’t ‘a plate of spaghetti’ under the hood

In 2018, Blizzard Entertainment's game director Aaron Keller described D.Va's programming as complex, leading to amusing bugs during her mech transitions. D.Mon is a new character in the MEKA Squad, designed for sturdiness and versatility, capable of dashing in any direction with limited fuel and equipped with a mounted machine gun. When she raises her shield, she resembles Reinhardt but has a speed advantage and a unique charge ability. D.Mon's ultimate ability, Limit Break, unleashes a whirlwind slash that increases enemy damage taken and grants her overhealth. A notable gameplay moment occurs when she is ejected from her mech, with an animation reminiscent of Voltron. D.Mon will debut in season 4 on August 11.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Fanatical’s Summer Sale Is Live and Features Some Great Deals for PC Gamers, Including Big Discounts on Resident Evil and DOOM

Fanatical has launched its Summer Sale featuring discounts on various PC games, including Resident Evil Requiem, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Pragmata. The sale includes countdown timers for each deal, with discounts on Resident Evil Requiem expiring in over nine days and DOOM: The Dark Ages available for 13 days. Resident Evil Requiem is priced at .99, while the Premium Edition of DOOM: The Dark Ages has a 71% discount. Alien: Isolation is available at a 73% discount, priced at .99. The sale encourages quick action due to limited time offers.