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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Kingdom Rush 5, Wreckfest, Loop, and more
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March 26, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Kingdom Rush 5, Wreckfest, Loop, and more

Loop is currently priced at [openai_gpt model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Loop - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Alongside the Day 2 Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll as well. Today’s highlights include titles like Loop, Kingdom Rush Origins TD, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, Devils & Demons Premium, and more. Check them out below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Loop $0.50 (Reg. $3) City Destructor HD FREE (Reg. $2.50) Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD $1 (Reg. $2) Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game $1 (Reg. $5) Iron Marines 2 – Invasion RTS $1 (Reg. $3) Kingdom Rush Origins TD $1 (Reg. $3) Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD $3 (Reg. $7) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Tattoo Tycoon Premium $1 (Reg. $2) Wreckfest – Demolition Racing $3 (Reg. $10) Chicken Police – Paint it RED! $3 (Reg. $10) Devils & Demons Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Farm Invasion USA – Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Neighbours back From Hell $2 (Reg. $5) I.F.O: Casual Retro Shooter $1 (Reg. $3.50) World of Tower $1 (Reg. $4) Amazon Big Spring Sale hub – Day 2: Apple, Samsung, e-bikes, accessories, apparel, more [Updated] More Android app price drops still live: QuickPin – Fast Notes Reminder FREE (Reg. $1) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Ace Smart Launcher Prime $1 (Reg. $7) Jarvis Scifi Epic Launcher Pro $3 (Reg. $7) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Color Defense – Tower Strategy FREE (Reg. $3.50) Delivery From the Pain:Premium $3 (Reg. $5) Dungeon Princess : RPG $0.50 (Reg. $5) Morgiana: Mysteries (Full) $1.50 (Reg. $3) Full Pipe: Premium Game $1.50 (Reg. $3) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $6 (Reg. $18) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 now live! Thousands of price drops at up to 50% off or more YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) Food Fever Premium: Restaurant FREE (Reg. $1) Water Tracker: Hydro Coach PRO $10 (Reg. $40) How much can I spend? Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Little Nightmares $5 (Reg. $8) Mini Restaurant Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Dunguard: Tower Defense $2.50 (Reg. $5.50) Made In Dungeon: Tower Defense $1.50 (Reg. $3) Fluorescent – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $0.50) Word Search Challenge PRO FREE (Reg. $1.50) Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octa Dark – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Thronefall $7 (Reg. $10) Exolotl : Zian $1 (Reg. $3.50) Fury of Dracula $2.50 (Reg. $5) Le Havre: The Inland Port $1 (Reg. $4.50) Afterplace $2 (Reg. $7) HOOK 2 $2 (Reg. $3.50) HOOK $2 (Reg. $3.50) FrogBoy $1 (Reg. $4) Leaf – Icon Pack $0.50 (Reg. $1) LineS 3D – Icon Pack $0.50 (Reg. $1.50) Tag of Driving $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Lootbox RPG $4.50 (Reg. $7) Balatro $7 (Reg. $10) Slayaway Camp 2: Puzzle Horror $2 (Reg. $3) Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle $1 (Reg. $3) Warbits+ $2.50 (Reg. $5) OctaRing – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Shield – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) Crystal Journey $2 (Reg. $4) RPG Alphadia Genesis 2 $1 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Jinshin $2 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Menace $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Prana $2 (Reg. $6) [Premium] RPG Alphadia Neo $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Overrogue $2 (Reg. $8) What Lies Underground $1 (Reg. $3) Final Castle Defence:Idle RPG FREE (Reg. $1) Mango’s Fisharium $1.50 (Reg. $3) Tokyo Debunker: Urban Legends FREE (Reg. $1) Megapolis $1 (Reg. $5) Endurance: dead space Premium $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) Purrfect Apawcalypse $2 (Reg. $5) Purrfect Apawcalypse 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5.50) Purrfect Apawcalypse 3 $3 (Reg. $6.50) Kero Blaster $3 (Reg. $6) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50 (Reg. ) City Destructor HD - FREE (Reg. .50) Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD - (Reg. ) Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game - (Reg. ) Iron Marines 2 – Invasion RTS - (Reg. ) Kingdom Rush Origins TD - (Reg. ) Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD - (Reg. ) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle - FREE (Reg. ) Tattoo Tycoon Premium - (Reg. ) Wreckfest – Demolition Racing - (Reg. ) Chicken Police – Paint it RED! - (Reg. ) Devils & Demons Premium - (Reg. ) Farm Invasion USA – Premium - (Reg. ) Neighbours back From Hell - (Reg. ) I.F.O: Casual Retro Shooter - (Reg. .50) World of Tower - (Reg. ) More Android app price drops still live: QuickPin – Fast Notes Reminder - FREE (Reg. ) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium - FREE (Reg. ) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter - FREE (Reg. [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Alongside the Day 2 Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll as well. Today’s highlights include titles like Loop, Kingdom Rush Origins TD, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, Devils & Demons Premium, and more. Check them out below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Loop $0.50 (Reg. $3) City Destructor HD FREE (Reg. $2.50) Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD $1 (Reg. $2) Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game $1 (Reg. $5) Iron Marines 2 – Invasion RTS $1 (Reg. $3) Kingdom Rush Origins TD $1 (Reg. $3) Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD $3 (Reg. $7) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Tattoo Tycoon Premium $1 (Reg. $2) Wreckfest – Demolition Racing $3 (Reg. $10) Chicken Police – Paint it RED! $3 (Reg. $10) Devils & Demons Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Farm Invasion USA – Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Neighbours back From Hell $2 (Reg. $5) I.F.O: Casual Retro Shooter $1 (Reg. $3.50) World of Tower $1 (Reg. $4) Amazon Big Spring Sale hub – Day 2: Apple, Samsung, e-bikes, accessories, apparel, more [Updated] More Android app price drops still live: QuickPin – Fast Notes Reminder FREE (Reg. $1) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Ace Smart Launcher Prime $1 (Reg. $7) Jarvis Scifi Epic Launcher Pro $3 (Reg. $7) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Color Defense – Tower Strategy FREE (Reg. $3.50) Delivery From the Pain:Premium $3 (Reg. $5) Dungeon Princess : RPG $0.50 (Reg. $5) Morgiana: Mysteries (Full) $1.50 (Reg. $3) Full Pipe: Premium Game $1.50 (Reg. $3) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $6 (Reg. $18) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 now live! Thousands of price drops at up to 50% off or more YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) Food Fever Premium: Restaurant FREE (Reg. $1) Water Tracker: Hydro Coach PRO $10 (Reg. $40) How much can I spend? Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Little Nightmares $5 (Reg. $8) Mini Restaurant Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Dunguard: Tower Defense $2.50 (Reg. $5.50) Made In Dungeon: Tower Defense $1.50 (Reg. $3) Fluorescent – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $0.50) Word Search Challenge PRO FREE (Reg. $1.50) Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octa Dark – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Thronefall $7 (Reg. $10) Exolotl : Zian $1 (Reg. $3.50) Fury of Dracula $2.50 (Reg. $5) Le Havre: The Inland Port $1 (Reg. $4.50) Afterplace $2 (Reg. $7) HOOK 2 $2 (Reg. $3.50) HOOK $2 (Reg. $3.50) FrogBoy $1 (Reg. $4) Leaf – Icon Pack $0.50 (Reg. $1) LineS 3D – Icon Pack $0.50 (Reg. $1.50) Tag of Driving $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Lootbox RPG $4.50 (Reg. $7) Balatro $7 (Reg. $10) Slayaway Camp 2: Puzzle Horror $2 (Reg. $3) Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle $1 (Reg. $3) Warbits+ $2.50 (Reg. $5) OctaRing – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Shield – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) Crystal Journey $2 (Reg. $4) RPG Alphadia Genesis 2 $1 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Jinshin $2 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Menace $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Prana $2 (Reg. $6) [Premium] RPG Alphadia Neo $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Overrogue $2 (Reg. $8) What Lies Underground $1 (Reg. $3) Final Castle Defence:Idle RPG FREE (Reg. $1) Mango’s Fisharium $1.50 (Reg. $3) Tokyo Debunker: Urban Legends FREE (Reg. $1) Megapolis $1 (Reg. $5) Endurance: dead space Premium $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) Purrfect Apawcalypse $2 (Reg. $5) Purrfect Apawcalypse 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5.50) Purrfect Apawcalypse 3 $3 (Reg. $6.50) Kero Blaster $3 (Reg. $6) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50) Ace Smart Launcher Prime - (Reg. ) Jarvis Scifi Epic Launcher Pro - (Reg. ) Warak Green – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. ) Color Defense – Tower Strategy - FREE (Reg. .50) Delivery From the Pain:Premium - (Reg. ) Dungeon Princess : RPG - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Alongside the Day 2 Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll as well. Today’s highlights include titles like Loop, Kingdom Rush Origins TD, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, Devils & Demons Premium, and more. Check them out below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Loop $0.50 (Reg. $3) City Destructor HD FREE (Reg. $2.50) Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD $1 (Reg. $2) Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game $1 (Reg. $5) Iron Marines 2 – Invasion RTS $1 (Reg. $3) Kingdom Rush Origins TD $1 (Reg. $3) Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD $3 (Reg. $7) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Tattoo Tycoon Premium $1 (Reg. $2) Wreckfest – Demolition Racing $3 (Reg. $10) Chicken Police – Paint it RED! $3 (Reg. $10) Devils & Demons Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Farm Invasion USA – Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Neighbours back From Hell $2 (Reg. $5) I.F.O: Casual Retro Shooter $1 (Reg. $3.50) World of Tower $1 (Reg. $4) Amazon Big Spring Sale hub – Day 2: Apple, Samsung, e-bikes, accessories, apparel, more [Updated] More Android app price drops still live: QuickPin – Fast Notes Reminder FREE (Reg. $1) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Ace Smart Launcher Prime $1 (Reg. $7) Jarvis Scifi Epic Launcher Pro $3 (Reg. $7) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Color Defense – Tower Strategy FREE (Reg. $3.50) Delivery From the Pain:Premium $3 (Reg. $5) Dungeon Princess : RPG $0.50 (Reg. $5) Morgiana: Mysteries (Full) $1.50 (Reg. $3) Full Pipe: Premium Game $1.50 (Reg. $3) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $6 (Reg. $18) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 now live! Thousands of price drops at up to 50% off or more YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) Food Fever Premium: Restaurant FREE (Reg. $1) Water Tracker: Hydro Coach PRO $10 (Reg. $40) How much can I spend? Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Little Nightmares $5 (Reg. $8) Mini Restaurant Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Dunguard: Tower Defense $2.50 (Reg. $5.50) Made In Dungeon: Tower Defense $1.50 (Reg. $3) Fluorescent – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $0.50) Word Search Challenge PRO FREE (Reg. $1.50) Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octa Dark – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Thronefall $7 (Reg. $10) Exolotl : Zian $1 (Reg. $3.50) Fury of Dracula $2.50 (Reg. $5) Le Havre: The Inland Port $1 (Reg. $4.50) Afterplace $2 (Reg. $7) HOOK 2 $2 (Reg. $3.50) HOOK $2 (Reg. $3.50) FrogBoy $1 (Reg. $4) Leaf – Icon Pack $0.50 (Reg. $1) LineS 3D – Icon Pack $0.50 (Reg. $1.50) Tag of Driving $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Lootbox RPG $4.50 (Reg. $7) Balatro $7 (Reg. $10) Slayaway Camp 2: Puzzle Horror $2 (Reg. $3) Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle $1 (Reg. $3) Warbits+ $2.50 (Reg. $5) OctaRing – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Shield – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) Crystal Journey $2 (Reg. $4) RPG Alphadia Genesis 2 $1 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Jinshin $2 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Menace $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Prana $2 (Reg. $6) [Premium] RPG Alphadia Neo $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Overrogue $2 (Reg. $8) What Lies Underground $1 (Reg. $3) Final Castle Defence:Idle RPG FREE (Reg. $1) Mango’s Fisharium $1.50 (Reg. $3) Tokyo Debunker: Urban Legends FREE (Reg. $1) Megapolis $1 (Reg. $5) Endurance: dead space Premium $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) Purrfect Apawcalypse $2 (Reg. $5) Purrfect Apawcalypse 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5.50) Purrfect Apawcalypse 3 $3 (Reg. $6.50) Kero Blaster $3 (Reg. $6) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50 (Reg. ) Morgiana: Mysteries (Full) - .50 (Reg. ) Full Pipe: Premium Game - .50 (Reg. ) Sentinels of Earth-Prime - (Reg. ) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg - FREE (Reg. )" max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].50, reduced from its regular price of .
Microsoft Quietly Retreats from Copilot Push in Windows 11
Winsage
March 17, 2026

Microsoft Quietly Retreats from Copilot Push in Windows 11

Microsoft is scaling back the integration of Copilot AI into Windows 11 due to user feedback and privacy concerns. Plans for features like Copilot notifications have been canceled, and AI tools will now be optional, primarily available on Copilot+ PCs, with more data processing occurring locally. The company aims to reduce AI complexity and focus on performance and user control. Microsoft has also removed Copilot branding from some applications and is shifting towards standalone AI tools rather than system-wide integration. The lukewarm market response to Copilot+ PCs has further influenced this strategic change.
Best Windows drawing apps: Paint & more
Winsage
March 4, 2026

Best Windows drawing apps: Paint & more

Windows offers a suite of drawing tools designed to enhance visualization and communication. Key tools include: - Microsoft Whiteboard: An infinite canvas for brainstorming and collaborative sketching. - Snipping Tool: Captures specific screen areas for annotations and clarifications. - Photos app: Allows for simple edits on images to emphasize details or add context. These tools work together to support various phases of visual thinking: - Paint: Ideal for sketches and illustrations. - Whiteboard: Expands early ideas on an open canvas. - Snipping Tool: Captures details with annotations. - Photos app: Refines images with targeted edits. Choosing the right tool enhances the creative process, with Paint for hands-on creation, Whiteboard for concept mapping, Snipping Tool for quick captures, and Photos app for refining images.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7934 (Beta Channel)
Winsage
February 27, 2026

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7934 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7934 (KB5077242) has been released to the Beta Channel. Key updates include: - Enhanced security and performance for batch files with a new secure mode that ensures batch files remain unchanged during execution, improving performance and security. - Shared audio feature now includes individual volume sliders for each listener and a taskbar indicator for ongoing audio sharing sessions. - A new command for Narrator users allows reading the status bar contents in applications like Word and Excel. - The rollout of improved taskbar animations has been temporarily paused. - Reliability improvements for removing Windows Update files and windows.old files. - Enhanced typing reliability with the ADLaM keyboard. - The Paint app has introduced a freeform rotate feature for shapes, text, and selections. Insiders can access these updates through Settings > Windows Update, and features may be gradually rolled out using Controlled Feature Rollout technology. A desktop watermark is displayed for Windows Insider pre-release builds.
Classic Outlook bug makes users click blind — and the fix is the most Windows thing ever
Winsage
February 24, 2026

Classic Outlook bug makes users click blind — and the fix is the most Windows thing ever

Users of the classic Outlook desktop email client have reported that the mouse pointer disappears while navigating the application. This issue has led to numerous complaints on social media, with users expressing frustration over workflow disruptions. Microsoft has acknowledged that the cursor vanishes when hovering over the Outlook interface, although email color changes can still be seen. Similar reports have been noted for OneNote and other Microsoft 365 applications. Microsoft recommends that affected users have their administrators open a support case with the Outlook Support Team to submit diagnostic log files for troubleshooting. Temporary workarounds include selecting an email to prompt the pointer to reappear, opening PowerPoint and returning to Outlook, or restarting the computer. Many users are hesitant to switch from the Windows Mail and Calendar apps to the new Outlook app due to concerns about feature parity and design aesthetics.
De-Enshittify Windows 11: Microsoft Copilot and AI ⭐
Winsage
February 23, 2026

De-Enshittify Windows 11: Microsoft Copilot and AI ⭐

Windows 11 was introduced amid concerns of user experience degradation, termed "enshittification," due to frequent updates and feature changes. Microsoft initially promised to shift from biannual to annual feature updates, but instead adopted a "continuous innovation" model, leading to monthly updates that compromised quality. The introduction of Copilot in early 2023 marked a significant change in strategy, but enterprise customers could delay updates, creating a conflict for Microsoft. In an unusual move, Microsoft released many features of Windows 11 version 23H2 early through a monthly security update, disregarding enterprise needs. The quality of updates declined as AI features were rushed, and the updates, initially called "Moments," became frustrating for users. Microsoft ensured all supported Windows 11 versions received the same features, allowing enterprises to stay on older versions while accessing new features. The Copilot+ PC initiative in mid-2024 aimed to boost hardware sales but created disparities in feature availability. The Recall feature faced backlash over privacy concerns, leading Microsoft to shift it to an opt-in feature. Partial solutions for managing AI features, like Win11Debloat, allow users to remove certain functionalities, including Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot, while others require more complex removal processes.
Windows 12 Forecast Six Expert Predictions
Winsage
February 22, 2026

Windows 12 Forecast Six Expert Predictions

Microsoft is preparing for the release of Windows 12, which is expected to feature an AI-native experience with deep integration of Copilot, showcasing capabilities like on-screen comprehension, voice activation, and task automation. The hardware requirements will be elevated, necessitating 16GB of RAM, rapid NVMe storage, and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for advanced features. Windows on Arm is gaining momentum, with improvements in app compatibility and battery life, while a modular architecture called CorePC is being developed to facilitate faster updates and enhance security. Licensing for Windows 12 is expected to remain unchanged for consumers, with optional cloud-enhanced services available. The update cadence will increase, allowing for faster feature drops independent of major OS releases, with the Windows Insider Program continuing to test new features. Upon its release, Windows 12 will integrate Copilot, provide a more cohesive OS core, and support both x86 and Arm architectures.
You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line
Winsage
February 22, 2026

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

Microsoft has introduced a new command line interface for the Microsoft Store, accessible through PowerShell by typing "store." Users must have all current Windows 11 updates installed for functionality. The interface features ASCII art and a list of sub-commands, allowing users to search, install, and update software with minimal keystrokes. Users can install applications without needing to remember exact names, and commands like "store install firefox" yield accurate results. Limitations include the inability to install applications not available in the Microsoft Store. Users can also search for apps, gain insights into specific applications, and browse categories. The command "store updates" allows users to manage application updates efficiently.
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