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AppWizard

June 23, 2025

Best Android apps to split bills in 2025

Traveling or dining out with family and friends can lead to challenges in splitting bills. Various bill-splitting applications are available to simplify this process. Splitwise allows users to track expenses, create groups for bill-splitting, and input entries offline, supporting multiple currencies. It has a free version and a paid plan for full functionality. Settle Up enables users to share expenses equally or differently, with a feature that allows non-users to join via a shareable link. It supports various currencies and provides real-time exchange rates, with both free and paid versions available. Splid offers features for group travel, accommodating uneven shares and supporting over 150 currencies. Users can download expense summaries in PDF or Excel formats and use the app online or offline. Venmo is a mobile payment platform that allows easy money transfers and cost-splitting among friends, with no-fee transfers for shared expenses. Tab is designed for dining, allowing users to upload a bill photo, select items to pay for, and automatically calculate each person's share, including tax and tip, while integrating with Venmo for payments.

Winsage

June 23, 2025

This Windows 11 Pro Upgrade Is a No-Brainer at $15

Business leaders can secure a lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for .97, reduced from 9, until July 20. Windows 11 Pro includes features such as BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, Azure AD support, and Windows Sandbox. It offers a modernized interface, snap layouts, and Windows Copilot for enhanced productivity. Key management features include Group Policy support and remote desktop functionality, making it suitable for businesses with hybrid teams or sensitive data. The license requires a one-time payment, eliminating renewal or subscription fees.

AppWizard

June 22, 2025

Blasphemous is currently 90% off, so cheap it’s giving me a guilty conscience

Team 17 is hosting a publisher sale with significant discounts on various games. Dredge is available at half-price, Overcooked has an 80% discount, and Blasphemous is offered at a 90% discount, priced at £2.00. Blasphemous 2 is also on sale for £11.24, which is half-price. Blasphemous 2 includes a paid expansion and a free update that added a new game plus mode and increased the game's content by 40%. The sale ends on Thursday.

Winsage

June 22, 2025

Get all the power of MS Office for life—and for less than $30

Microsoft Office 2019 is available for a one-time payment of .97, representing an 86% discount off the regular price of 9.99. This package includes Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows, which features Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and OneNote, but does not include Microsoft Teams. The purchase grants lifetime access, future updates, and customer support, and is valid for installation on one Windows PC. Upon purchase, users receive links and software license keys via email for downloading within seven days.

Winsage

June 22, 2025

Get Office 2021 for Mac without the monthly fee nonsense

A one-time payment option is available for Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac at a price of .97, reduced from the regular price of 9.99. This offer provides a lifetime license, eliminating the need for monthly payments or renewals. The package includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (Basic), and OneNote. The license is connected to a Microsoft account, allowing redownload on a new device. The deal is available for a limited time.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Understanding Android 14 Privacy Changes: Key Insights

The introduction of Android 14 features a sophisticated permissions model that requests app permissions only when needed, allowing users to choose between "approximate" and "precise" location access. Apps handling transactions must justify their need for real-time access. Background location usage must be disclosed in Play Store listings, and developers must complete Data Safety Forms. Android enforces scoped storage, isolating apps in sandboxed environments to reduce data leakage risks. Visual indicators for microphone and camera usage were introduced in Android 12, and Android 14 requires apps to specify the nature of access. In-app transactions in gaming apps must meet elevated security standards, including encryption and biometric logins, and undergo audits under PCI DSS. Background access for location services requires clear justification, and developers must submit a Permission Declaration Form. Google Play mandates disclosure of third-party SDKs and their data practices. User awareness is emphasized through concise permission dialogs and Data Safety summaries in Play Store listings. Secure login protocols like OAuth 2.0 are required for sensitive applications, with stronger encryption mandates. Apps for children must comply with COPPA and GDPR-K regulations, with manual reviews by the Play Store. Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative aims to enhance privacy in advertising practices, with expected rollout in 2024.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

Russia prepares to get rid of WhatsApp and possibly Telegram

On June 10, the Russian Parliament passed legislation to establish a new messenger application called Max, developed by VK, aimed at integrating state services. Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev announced that VK has created a "fully Russian messenger" that matches or exceeds foreign counterparts. The app will enable users to utilize electronic signatures for document signing, verify identity, age, and eligibility for benefits, and will be required for educational services and communication in schools. It may shift user behavior away from popular Western apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The app is compared to China's WeChat, offering messaging, social networking, search, and payment systems. Concerns exist that it may mirror WeChat's issues with censorship and surveillance, especially given VK's past collaborations with Russian authorities.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

These are the best audio apps for Android (that aren’t Spotify)

Shazam is a music recognition app that identifies songs quickly and integrates with Spotify and Apple Music. Wavelet is an equalizer app that enhances sound quality with features like a nine-band equalizer and AutoEQ mode, though some advanced options require payment. Audible is a leading audiobook platform with a vast library and subscription options for monthly credits or individual purchases. SoundCloud allows users to explore tracks from emerging artists and offers both free and subscription-based ad-free experiences. Bandsintown helps users locate concerts and music festivals, providing reminders and ticket links. Pocket Casts is a podcast app that enables users to discover and manage shows, with features for organizing and bookmarking episodes available through a subscription.

Tech Optimizer

June 18, 2025

AVG Antivirus Review 2025: Robust Free Version but Middling Premium Plans

AVG Antivirus offers a freemium model with a suite of cybersecurity tools. The Ultimate plan scored 7.6/10 overall, with the following breakdown: Performance 9/10, Security 7/10, Customer Support 7/10, Usability 9/10, Value 7/10, and Features 7/10. The free version includes scan scheduling and protection against ransomware, while the paid AVG Internet Security covers up to 10 devices. AVG Ultimate includes a VPN and performance tools but lacks some advanced privacy features found in competitors. Usability testing showed intuitive account navigation, though installation was complex. AVG's antivirus engine achieved a 99.3% online detection rate, but there are concerns about data-sharing policies and past breaches. Customer support includes a knowledge base and 24/7 live chat, but experiences were often unsatisfactory. AVG's pricing is competitive, especially for its free option, but may not meet the needs of users requiring advanced features.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Epic Games Store Is Removing Controversial Game From Everyone’s Library

Epic Games will remove the game Dark and Darker from all player accounts on November 1, 2025. The game was previously taken off the Epic Games Store in March 2023 due to legal disputes between its developer, Ironmace, and Nexon. Players have been notified via email about the removal, which will make the game unplayable on the Epic Games Store. Players can no longer purchase in-game items like Redstone Shards or Legendary Status upgrades, but previously purchased items can be used until the removal date. Refunds will be issued for the Legendary Status upgrade, but not for Redstone Shards. Players who do not receive refunds by July 1 are advised to contact player support. The future of Dark and Darker is uncertain due to ongoing legal proceedings.