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There’s a brilliant fingerprint hack hiding on your Samsung phone — here’s how to use it
AppWizard
April 7, 2026

There’s a brilliant fingerprint hack hiding on your Samsung phone — here’s how to use it

Samsung's Good Lock app allows users to personalize their devices, including a feature that enables different fingerprints to launch specific applications. Users can register multiple fingerprints and assign unique actions to each, such as opening Instagram with a left thumb or the Notes app with a right index finger. To set this up, users must download the Good Lock app, register their fingerprints, and use the Routines+ plugin to create routines that define actions for each fingerprint. This feature enhances convenience and productivity by providing quick access to frequently used apps and tasks.
6 ways I'm already using Android 17's app bubbles to multitask better
AppWizard
March 27, 2026

6 ways I’m already using Android 17’s app bubbles to multitask better

Google has released Android 17 Beta 3, featuring app bubbles, which enhance multitasking by allowing users to keep applications floating on their screens for quick access. Users can create app bubbles by long-pressing any app icon and selecting the "bubble" option, which opens the app in a small floating window that can be minimized into a bubble. Multiple bubbles can be stacked, and tapping a stack expands it for easy management. Users can remove bubbles by dragging them to an "X" button, and on foldable devices, bubbles can be arranged in a taskbar-style layout. The app bubbles feature allows for various multitasking scenarios, such as responding to messages without switching apps, keeping notes open while shopping, watching videos while taking notes, checking maps during chats, planning trips without app switching, and copying information easily between applications.
Gemini control to Android: Will we talk to our phones more in 2026?
AppWizard
December 30, 2025

Gemini control to Android: Will we talk to our phones more in 2026?

At the I/O 2025 event, Google presented Project Astra, showcasing its AI, Gemini, which can control Android devices to perform tasks like retrieving web content, playing YouTube videos, managing emails, and making phone calls. The demonstration illustrated Gemini's ability to navigate PDFs and transition between apps. Google introduced a Computer Use model for developers, enabling Gemini to interact with user interfaces in a human-like manner, currently optimized for web browsers. Apple is also enhancing Siri's capabilities to perform actions across multiple apps using voice commands. Google's approach is more generalized and not reliant on prior integrations, aiming to improve user interaction. The new Google Assistant, introduced in 2019, promised to allow voice operation of phones and multitasking across apps but faced challenges and limited adoption. Advancements in generative AI may enable more conversational command issuance, potentially addressing previous limitations. The integration of this technology could significantly impact wearable devices, allowing for phone control and information relay from secondary devices. The future of voice control as a primary interaction method for smartphones remains uncertain.
Here's a look at the unreleased Pixel Tablet Pen's hidden note-taking trick
AppWizard
August 12, 2025

Here’s a look at the unreleased Pixel Tablet Pen’s hidden note-taking trick

The Pixel Tablet Pen has been released on various online retail platforms after being hinted at during the Pixel Tablet launch in 2023. A user confirmed its compatibility with Android's note-taking feature. To activate the tail button, users must pair the stylus with the Pixel Tablet via Bluetooth and enable specific settings: toggle the “force enable Notes role” option in Developer options and select a default notes app, excluding Google Keep. After these steps, the tail button can launch the chosen notes app. A demonstration video shows the tail button's functionality. There has been no official announcement about a successor to the Pixel Tablet.
The new Boox Go 7 series, a Kindle rival, finally makes Android apps on E Ink colorful
AppWizard
May 1, 2025

The new Boox Go 7 series, a Kindle rival, finally makes Android apps on E Ink colorful

Boox has launched the Go 7 series, which includes the Go 7 and Go Color 7 (Gen II) e-readers. The Go 7 features a 7-inch E Ink Carta 1300 monochrome display with a 300 ppi resolution, while the Go Color 7 uses a Kaleido 3 color E Ink panel. Both models operate on Android 13, have 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and support a microSD card. They weigh 195 grams, have adjustable front lights, and include features for handwriting with the Boox InkSense stylus. The Go 7 is priced at 9.99, and the Go Color 7 is also priced at 9.99, positioning them against competitors like the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Libra 2.
New malware exploits fake updates to steal data
Tech Optimizer
March 3, 2025

New malware exploits fake updates to steal data

Recent developments indicate that Mac users are facing an escalating threat from malware designed for macOS systems, particularly with the emergence of a strain called FrigidStealer. This malware spreads through deceptive browser update prompts on compromised websites, leading users to download a malicious DMG file that seeks elevated privileges to steal sensitive information. Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has traced the operations of FrigidStealer to two threat actors: TA2726, a traffic distribution service provider, and TA2727, which delivers the malware. This campaign also targets Windows and Android devices, indicating a multi-platform strategy. Additionally, the rise of infostealer malware has compromised approximately 330 million credentials in 2024, with around 3.9 billion credentials circulating from infostealer logs. Users are advised to adopt protective measures, including being cautious of fake software updates, enabling two-factor authentication, using password managers, and exercising caution with downloads and links.
First Samsung, now Xiaomi apps are getting Gemini support
AppWizard
March 3, 2025

First Samsung, now Xiaomi apps are getting Gemini support

Google's Gemini chatbot will integrate with Xiaomi's stock clock, calendar, and notes applications. This integration was announced by Erik Kay during the launch of the Xiaomi 15 series at MWC. Users may be able to create and edit alarms, manage timers, create and edit calendar events, and generate or summarize notes. The rollout timeline is uncertain, but it is expected for the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra models, with no confirmation on availability for older devices.
More Android phones should copy how the Xiaomi 15 offers its AI writing tools
AppWizard
March 3, 2025

More Android phones should copy how the Xiaomi 15 offers its AI writing tools

The Xiaomi 15 series integrates AI writing tools directly into the Android text selection menu, allowing users to summarize, proofread, extend, or rewrite text across all applications. Users can access these features by selecting text and tapping the AI writing button in the selection menu. In contrast, competitors like Google Pixel and OnePlus limit their AI writing capabilities to specific first-party applications. Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 update will also enable system-wide access to AI writing features, indicating a potential trend in the smartphone industry towards broader integration of such tools.
Long-dormant Mac malware returns with advanced capabilities
Tech Optimizer
February 28, 2025

Long-dormant Mac malware returns with advanced capabilities

As of 2025, there is an increase in malware threats targeting Apple laptops, particularly a revamped version of XCSSET, which can infiltrate Xcode projects and has enhanced capabilities that make it harder to detect. This malware employs advanced code scrambling techniques and disguises its true purpose by renaming code components. Once it infects a Mac, it embeds itself in system files and replaces the Launchpad shortcut with a counterfeit version that runs both the genuine Launchpad and the malware. XCSSET is capable of stealing sensitive information, including data from digital wallets and the Notes app, as well as gathering system information and files. It can be updated with new capabilities, increasing its data-stealing potential over time. To protect against such threats, users are advised to install strong antivirus software, be cautious with downloads and links, keep software updated, use strong and unique passwords, and enable two-factor authentication.
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