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AppWizard

May 30, 2025

This underwater city builder had me more emotionally invested in my corals than SimCity does in my human citizens, and you can try it at the next Steam Next Fest

Life Below is a city-building game available on Steam that focuses on underwater ecosystems and highlights the fragility of marine life. Players manage resources such as fish, algae, anemones, and corals, while dealing with challenges like lionfish infestations that threaten local wildlife and coral structures. The game offers a narrative-driven experience and features a relaxed gameplay pace with a pause button for strategic planning. A demo of the game will be available during the Steam Next Fest from June 9 to 16.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

Minecraft has finally added a pause button after 16 painful years

Mojang has introduced a pause function in the Bedrock edition of Minecraft, allowing solo players to take breaks without worrying about in-game threats. This feature is not available in multiplayer settings. Previously, players had to find safe spots to avoid dying when interrupted by real-life events. The update also includes new social functionalities, enabling players to showcase their statistics, screenshots, and achievements on a revamped profile page.

Winsage

March 5, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows Recall should’ve been everything Opera’s Browser Operator promises to be on paper — an AI agent with a “pause button” to preserve user privacy

Generative AI is changing digital interactions, particularly with AI-driven chatbots like Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT, which may challenge Google's search dominance. Opera has launched Browser Operator, an AI agent that automates routine browsing tasks and operates natively within the browser, protecting user credentials. It understands natural language instructions and pauses for user input during sensitive actions. Opera emphasizes that Browser Operator does not send any user information to its servers and uses a textual representation of web pages for context. The tool can handle cookie prompts and verification dialogs without hindering functionality. Currently in preview mode, Browser Operator will be rolled out widely and can be accessed from Opera's sidebar or Command Line.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

The YouTube TV app for Android gets the new PiP mini-player design

The YouTube TV app for Android has introduced a new mini-player design in version 8.47.0, featuring a picture-in-picture layout that enhances user experience. The updated mini-player includes a central play-pause button and controls for skipping forward or rewinding by 15 seconds. Users can return to the main screen by tapping the center button, and the mini-player allows for pinch-to-zoom functionality. While the default size remains small, the update aligns the YouTube TV app more closely with the overall YouTube ecosystem. Users have expressed appreciation for the intuitive controls, although some have noted the occasional return of the older mini-player style.

AppWizard

November 7, 2024

Google Play Protect’s new feature tipped to remove the worry about side-loading apps

The latest APK teardown of the Google Play Protect app has revealed a temporary pause button that allows users to disable Play Protect for a limited time while side-loading apps. This feature will automatically reactivate Play Protect after one day, enhancing user flexibility while maintaining security against malware. The pause option is currently in testing, and its future rollout across Android devices is uncertain.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

Google Photos is getting a video player makeover: New UI, features revealed (APK teardown)

Google Photos is set to release a new video player interface in its latest Android version, featuring dedicated buttons for Volume, Pause, and a Loop function. The design has shifted from an overlay to a more polished layout, with the Pause button positioned beneath the video. The seek bar has changed from a straight-line to a dotted format, incorporating haptic feedback. Users will also be able to double-tap the left and right sides of the video to rewind or fast-forward by five seconds. These features are being tested in version 7.4 of the app and are expected to roll out soon.

AppWizard

September 23, 2024

One Baldur’s Gate 3 modder managed to implement real-time combat like the classic games, but you should probably wait for them to figure out a pause button before diving in

Modder tinybike is working on a mod to recreate the real-time with pause (RTWP) combat system from the original Baldur's Gate series in Baldur's Gate 3. The mod currently showcases the "real time" aspect, while the "pause" feature has yet to be implemented. The mod has received mixed reactions, with some appreciating its creativity and others criticizing potential gameplay frustrations. Updates on the mod's progress can be found on tinybike's YouTube channel, and a prototype version is available on GitHub. Players may find the current version challenging to navigate.

Winsage

June 14, 2024

Recall Recalled: Is AI On Windows 11 Already Doomed?

Recall was a major selling point of the new Copilot+ PCs unveiled by Microsoft, but the pre-release version had a major security flaw where the database storing sensitive information was left unencrypted. Microsoft later announced security measures to improve Recall's security, including turning it off by default and encrypting the database. The launch of Recall was postponed to ensure proper testing with Windows Insiders.