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AppWizard

June 10, 2025

Android 16 will make it easier to find your recent apps with a new taskbar overflow feature

Google is set to roll out a significant update with Android 16, introducing a taskbar overflow button to enhance user experience on tablets. This feature will streamline app switching by providing a horizontally scrolling carousel of recent apps, making it easier for users to navigate through multiple applications. The taskbar overflow button is designed to address clutter in the taskbar, which has been refined since its introduction in 2021. Preliminary images suggest a gray, circular button will be positioned after the divider between pinned and recently used apps. The feature is expected to debut later this year in either the Android 16 QPR1 or QPR2 release.

AppWizard

May 25, 2025

Google App launches ‘Activity’ tab for Android users: What’s inside

Google has introduced an “Activity” tab in its Android app, replacing the previous “Saved” tab, as announced on May 25, 2025. The new tab is organized into three sections: History, which displays the four most recent searches and accessed websites; Saved items, which presents saved content in a carousel view; and Collections, which offers groupings of saved items. Users can still access the old layout through the “Saves & Collections” option in the account menu. Additionally, adjustments have been made to the Home tab’s space carousel. The “Activity” tab integrates with Web & App Activity for managing user interactions across Google services.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Goodbye, good morning memes: Google Photos now lets you hide clutter from your grid view

Google Photos has introduced a feature to filter out unwanted content from third-party applications, aimed at decluttering the photo gallery. The new setting, “Show content from other apps,” allows users to manage the visibility of third-party content. Users can toggle “Hide clutter from other apps” to automatically filter out media types like GIFs and screenshots. Additionally, the “Customize by app” option enables users to specify preferences for each app, allowing them to hide or selectively display content. This update is part of version 7.14.0.720276279 of the Google Photos app.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

One UI 7 just made accessing your apps slick as hell

One UI 7 has been released in beta form, introducing new app organization features, including a vertical list for easier scrolling through applications. Users can also choose to revert to a traditional layout via the overflow menu. Additional enhancements include improved viewing options for notifications and Quick Settings, creating a more user-friendly environment. The new vertical interface may feel familiar to users transitioning from other Android devices.

Winsage

October 26, 2024

5 settings I always change to declutter the System Tray on Windows 11

The System Tray on Windows 11 is located on the right side of the Taskbar and displays information such as the clock, network status, and volume control. Users can hide the time and date by going to Settings > Time & language > Date & time and toggling off the "Show time and date in the System tray" switch. An abbreviated format can be shown by toggling on the "Show time and date in the System tray" switch and selecting the "Show abbreviated time and date" option. To hide system icons, users can go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > System tray icons and toggle off unnecessary icons. The "Show desktop" button can be disabled by unchecking the "Select the far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop" option under Taskbar behaviors in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. Notifications can be turned off by toggling on the "Do not disturb" switch in Settings > System > Notifications. The weather widget can be disabled by toggling off the "Widgets" switch under Taskbar items in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

‘Listen to this page’ in Chrome for Android gets background playback

Google has updated Chrome's "Listen to this page" feature with support for background playback, allowing users to listen to audio content while using other applications. This feature was introduced in Chrome 130, enabling users to exit the browser without interrupting playback. The media player now appears in notifications, offering controls for rewinding, skipping audio, and a scrubber timeline. Users can customize playback speed, choose from ten voices, and enable features like "Highlight text & auto scroll." A new play button can be added for easier access. The rollout of Chrome 130 for Android is currently underway.

AppWizard

August 27, 2024

Google Tasks redesign brings sleek new look to Android

Google is redesigning its Google Tasks app for Android, featuring a card-based interface that enhances readability and aesthetics. Each task is displayed on its own card with a darker hue, and the layout has been adjusted to relocate the three-dot overflow menu to the top right corner of each card. The bottom app bar has been removed to streamline navigation, while the floating action button remains for adding tasks. The update is part of version 2024.08.05.x and is being rolled out gradually. Additionally, Google plans to integrate reminders from Google Keep into Google Tasks over the next year, though Keep reminders will still be accessible.

AppWizard

July 1, 2024

Google Keep gains side-by-side multi-account support

Google Keep on large-screen devices now has multi-account support, allowing users to open one account on the left side of the screen and another on the right.

Winsage

June 22, 2024

Jumping from the Windows 11 Photos app to other Microsoft apps is about to get much simpler

Microsoft is working on updates for the Windows 11 Photos app, including improvements to the Viewer and Media Import features. The recent update makes it easier to access actions like "Start slideshow" and "Share," groups Microsoft app shortcuts together, introduces a Dynamic Zoom Slider, and improves Photos Viewer load times by 2.1 times.

Winsage

June 21, 2024

Windows 11 Photos app finally adds a Microsoft Paint-like dynamic zoom slider

The Photos app has been updated to include commonly used actions like "Share" and "Start slideshow" on the top bar, along with Microsoft app icons for further editing. The app now features a dynamic zoom slider, photo metadata information, and improved import capabilities, including the ability to detect external storage devices. The app's viewer performance has also been enhanced, opening images 2.1 times faster.