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AppWizard

September 14, 2026

Android Now Moves Passkeys Directly Between Password Managers

Android users can now transfer passwords and passkeys between supported password-manager applications without using export files. The transfer process starts in the receiving app, where Android identifies other installed password managers, allowing users to select and authorize specific data for transfer. This new functionality supports both passkeys and conventional passwords, taking only a few seconds to complete. Prominent password managers like Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane support this feature, which is available on devices running Android 8 or later. The transfer mechanism maintains the security model of passkeys during authentication while facilitating the exchange between trusted managers. Recent research has identified potential vulnerabilities in synced Google passkeys, emphasizing the need for strong device security measures.

Winsage

September 1, 2026

Windows 95’s taskbar didn’t come from Steve Jobs’ NeXT Dock, and a former Microsoft VP explains what did

The Windows 95 taskbar was not inspired by the NeXT Dock, as clarified by former Microsoft executives Joe Belfiore and Brad Silverberg. Instead, its design was influenced by a Microsoft project called Cairo, which aimed to provide users with easy access to information. The taskbar was created to address usability issues from Windows 3.1, specifically to help users keep track of minimized windows. In 2021, with the release of Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a centered taskbar and later allowed it to be repositioned to any edge of the screen, reflecting a commitment to user experience.

AppWizard

August 26, 2026

Google sheds some light on the mysterious Android Pulse

Android users have recently noticed a new application called Android Pulse on their devices, which is developed by Google. Google has clarified that Android Pulse is a system service intended to improve the functionality of Android devices and enhance system health monitoring. The visibility of this app in user settings was part of an update aimed at making devices more secure and reliable. Android Pulse functions as an automated tool for maintaining optimal system performance, and users are advised not to be concerned about it, as it is an internal process.

AppWizard

August 25, 2026

Nothing’s Android 17 update debuts this week with redesigns, new apps, 3D emoji [Gallery]

Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17, will begin rolling out in mid-October. Key features include a new font style, status bar animations, camera app enhancements, improved sorting in Nothing Gallery, enhanced homescreen personalization, new lockscreen clock designs, added depth in wallpapers, new widgets, a dedicated Glyph app, upgraded Bluetooth controls, and essential AI updates. The rollout will start with Phone (3) and extend to other devices, including Phone (2a) by mid-January. Open Beta builds will launch on August 26 for Phone (3), with subsequent releases for other models. Official release dates for Nothing OS 5.0 are set for various devices from mid-October to mid-January 2027.