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AppWizard

June 10, 2025

Google details its future Android 16 plans this year, and highlights new features

Google's developer blog details the upcoming Android 16 SDK release, set for a significant update in Q4 2025, with a Q3 update introducing the Material 3 Expressive redesign. The official launch of Android 16 on June 10 includes features such as "outline text" for Accessibility settings, Adaptive Apps for foldable devices, and consistent progress notifications. Beta testers can opt out of the program to receive the stable version if they haven't joined the Android 16 QPR1 Beta. Key enhancements focus on app experiences on larger displays, including adaptive functionality and real-time tracking for activities. Improvements in mobile photography include night mode scene detection and UltraHDR capabilities. Accessibility is improved with the new "outline text," and privacy features include defenses against intent redirection attacks and location masking when pairing devices. Additional performance optimizations involve 16KB pages and updates to JobScheduler and Android Runtime. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch display, advanced AI software, and a larger battery.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

Pixelify Your Android Smartphone with This Wallpaper App

Doodle is a Java-based open-source wallpaper application developed by Patrick Zedler, featuring the original Doodle wallpaper collection from the Pixel 4 and unreleased Material You static wallpapers from the Pixel 6. The app allows users to explore wallpapers organized into three categories, select variants, add accent colors, set daily random wallpapers, and toggle night mode. Doodle includes three live wallpapers with interactive features like "Swipe" and "Tilt" effects. Users can customize live wallpaper animations and app color themes through various settings. During testing on a Samsung smartphone with Android 14, some features like the "Swipe" effect and Accent Colors were non-functional due to compatibility issues with the default launcher. The app's live wallpaper occasionally malfunctioned during the lock/unlock process, and transitioning between light and dark modes required relaunching the app. The source code is available on GitHub under GPLv3 licensing, and the app can be downloaded from F-Droid and the Play Store.

AppWizard

March 11, 2025

Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Fremont News-Messenger app

The Fremont News-Messenger app is available for download on Apple and Google Play stores, providing residents of Sandusky County access to local news and the eNewspaper. It features a customizable interface for news alerts, in-depth journalism, and a digital replica of the daily newspaper. Users can browse, clip, and share articles, adjust text size, listen to articles, and access previous editions. The app includes tailored news alerts, a "My Topics" feature for personalized content, and additional customization options like saving stories and switching to night mode. It is free to download, with subscriptions offering unlimited access to all content, including breaking news updates from the USA TODAY network.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

OnePlus 13 is the latest Android phone with Instagram’s ‘Night Mode’ camera

OnePlus 13 users can now use Night Mode in Instagram, enhancing low-light photography and videography within the app. This feature, previously available only on select Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices, utilizes Android’s Camera Extensions API. Night Mode activates automatically in low-light conditions, indicated by a moon icon. Users can capture images by launching the Instagram camera, waiting for Night Mode to engage, and holding the shutter button steady for a few seconds. This integration allows for a seamless experience without needing to switch between apps, building on OnePlus's existing Night Mode capabilities.