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AppWizard

April 20, 2026

Your Samsung phone just got a big upgrade for editing photos, videos, and documents

Samsung has launched an update to its Galaxy Enhance-X app, now at version 16.3.00.31, featuring a redesigned interface with a three-tab layout: Plugins, Home, and History. The update includes three downloadable plugins: CinematicGlow, FilmStyle, and SkyGuide. New editing tools have been added for photos, videos, and documents, including features for blur fixing, reflection removal, HDR adjustments, and face editing. The "Doc tools" section allows for automatic cleaning and cropping of scanned documents, as well as conversion to JPEGs or PDFs. Batch editing is now possible, and all edited content is saved in standard formats, with the History tab for organization.

Winsage

April 20, 2026

New Windows 11 Build Fixes Storage Lag and Lifts Old 32GB FAT32 Limit

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview build for Windows 11 introduces significant improvements in storage volume management. The update removes the 32GB volume size limit for FAT32 file systems, allowing volumes to expand up to 2TB, although the maximum file size limit remains at 4GB. The Storage menu has been revamped for better responsiveness, eliminating the User Account Control (UAC) alert when opening it, with prompts appearing only when accessing temporary files. The "Disk & Volumes" menu performance has also been enhanced, resulting in a faster loading time for the Storage settings menu.

Winsage

April 20, 2026

Windows 11 to get a major reliability update in May with faster clipboard, stable taskbar, storage and more

Microsoft has released new Insider builds for Windows 11 across various channels, focusing on enhancing reliability and performance. Key components receiving updates include: 1. File Explorer: Improved speed and reliability, retaining customized folder views. 2. Settings App: Enhanced navigation and consistency, particularly in the Installed Apps page and Privacy & Security section. 3. Drop Tray: Optimized for better usability during multitasking. 4. Clipboard History: Performance enhancements to reduce access delays. 5. Storage Settings: Improved performance for large storage volumes, enabling instant loading of the Disks & Volumes page. 6. Windows Hello: Enhanced fingerprint and face recognition reliability, maintaining biometric data across upgrades. 7. Input and Voice Dictation: Improved keyboard navigation and persistent voice typing settings. 8. Startup Applications: Refined performance and memory management for faster boot times. 9. Display, Audio, and Font Rendering: Better stability and compatibility for color profiles, audio drivers, and font legibility. 10. Security Enhancements: Improved trust model for third-party drivers and command-line scripts. These updates are expected to be available to regular users in the upcoming April optional update and the mandatory May security update.

Winsage

April 19, 2026

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 File Explorer a speed boost, dark mode fix, and reducing explorer.exe crashes

Microsoft is updating Windows 11 by improving File Explorer, focusing on performance and user experience. The latest release, Windows 11 Build 26200.8313, shows File Explorer loading faster and eliminating white flashes in dark mode. This build is currently for Windows Insiders, with public availability expected in April 2026 and further updates in May 2026. The update enhances speed, manages themes better, and adds support for new archive formats like cpio, uu, xar, and nupkg. Reliability improvements have reduced crashes related to explorer.exe, and new features include a preview option for internet-downloaded files, a redesigned search bar, and immediate reflection of folder view preferences.

Winsage

April 18, 2026

If your computer feels outdated, this Windows 11 Pro upgrade is your $13 fix

Microsoft is offering Windows 11 Pro for a limited-time price of .97, reduced from its standard MSRP of 9. This offer is valid until May 3. Key features of Windows 11 Pro include Snap layouts, built-in security measures like BitLocker, enhanced search capabilities, and Copilot AI. Additionally, customers can receive Microsoft Office 2021 at no extra cost by adding it to their cart with a total of 0 and applying promo codes GWP4MAC or GWP4WIND, valid through April 19. The promotion for the gift with a 0 purchase ends on April 19, 2026.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

5 Android Auto settings I always change on any new Android phone

Android Auto has become a popular tool for drivers, supporting both wired and wireless connections in vehicles. Google regularly updates the platform, adding features like Google Meet support. Users can enhance their experience by adjusting settings, such as disabling auto-play for music when connecting, managing notifications from apps like YouTube Music and Spotify, preventing Android Auto from starting automatically, setting up shortcuts for Google Assistant commands, and enabling quick controls for music playback from the taskbar.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Forget Photos and Maps, this is the Google app I can’t live without anymore

Google Wallet has become an essential tool for managing payments and tickets in daily life. Initially limited by bank support, the user gained trust in the app after opening a new bank account that embraced it. The app allows for contactless payments, simplifies ticket management by enabling users to scan and save tickets, and provides offline access to tickets. It also stores loyalty cards, insurance cards, and travel itineraries, enhancing the overall travel experience. The app facilitates seamless public transport navigation, although full integration with Paris' metro system is still pending.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Windrose: If you can’t find the buyer for the People of Tortuga, it’s because he’s not on Tortuga

Players in the survival game Windrose can sell their provisions and medicine to the People of Tortuga faction, but the buyer is located on a different island. To find the buyer, players should sail near Tortuga and look for the "Brethren of the Coast Waters." Completing the quest "Glorious Hunters" leads to the head of the Buccaneers, marking the buyer's island on the map. Players must first deliver 50 bags of gunpowder to a character named Henri, then deliver tanned hides to Charlie Sharpe, which reveals the buyer's location. Upon reaching the buyer's island, players can sell their items and encounter another bounty agent, as well as a cook named Black Axel who can craft potions.

BetaBeacon

April 17, 2026

Google tests Play Store UI change that should help picky gamers save time

The Google Play Store is testing a redesigned Games tab that includes genre-specific shortcut bubbles like Simulation, Puzzle, and Life to streamline the user experience and make it easier for gamers to navigate and explore games.

AppWizard

April 17, 2026

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam PC playtest signups are now open

Team17 announced on April 16, 2026, that playtest signups for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam are now open for PC users. The game features six expansive maps, 50 vs 50 battles, and emphasizes teamwork and strategy. Players will have access to historically accurate weapons, vehicles, and tactical options, including US aerial units with helicopters, NVA forces with tunnel networks, and patrol boats for river navigation. A new trailer showcasing intense combat scenes was released during the Galaxies Showcase. Team17 Digital, founded in 1990, is a prominent developer and video games label, while Expression Games, established in 2022, is leading the development of the Hell Let Loose franchise.