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Winsage
May 30, 2025
Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available to all users on Windows 11, following its preview launch last November. It is an in-game browser designed specifically for PC gamers, allowing players to access game guides, connect with friends, and listen to music without leaving their games. Users can open Game Assist by pressing Win+G, which integrates features like tips for popular games, access to platforms like Discord and Spotify, and the ability to pin content above the game. The tool is designed to enhance multitasking and maintain immersion during gameplay. Feedback from the preview phase has led to improvements in the interface and functionality, including keyboard shortcuts and enhanced support for over 80 games. Game Assist is available wherever Microsoft Edge is accessible, with enhanced content currently offered in English only.
AppWizard
May 28, 2025
Google is enhancing the Android Auto experience by integrating its Gemini technology and introducing new car app templates for developers. The updated Spotify app will feature "Spotify Jam," allowing passengers to contribute to the car's playlist and control audio output. Users can activate the Jam feature by pressing a button and joining via a QR code. The updated Spotify app is expected to roll out in the coming months, with Amazon Music and YouTube Music also set to adopt the new templates. Video applications will soon support an audio-only mode for listening while driving, and Quick Share will enable content sharing between smartphones and vehicles. Google plans to implement passkeys and credential manager APIs for security enhancements and will enable video and web browser apps on older Android Auto platforms.
AppWizard
May 26, 2025
Google is introducing a feature for Android Automotive that allows users to switch seamlessly between video and audio modes while driving. Currently, video apps on Android Automotive can only be used when the vehicle is parked, but this new functionality will enable audio playback from video apps while the vehicle is in motion. This feature is available through an early access program for vehicles running Android 14 and above, and app developers must integrate it into their applications. Additionally, Google plans to extend video app support to Android Auto, which may include similar audio functionality.
AppWizard
May 21, 2025
Android Auto is enhancing its app ecosystem by allowing developers to publish weather apps that provide localized information, now that these apps have moved out of beta. Google has also introduced beta support for games and plans to add browser and video apps soon. Video apps will be available for devices running Android 16 in compatible vehicles, but playback will only be allowed when parked. Additionally, an audio-only mode for video apps will enable users to listen to content while driving.
AppWizard
May 21, 2025
NotebookLM, an AI-driven service from Google, has launched on the Android platform, allowing users to generate podcasts on various topics. The app enables users to gather information from multiple sources and create tailored content, including podcasts and AI-guided conversations. The podcast feature is highlighted as a significant innovation, enhancing the learning experience by making it more engaging. The app is available for download on Google Play.
AppWizard
May 20, 2025
Woodward unveiled Canvas, a platform powered by Gemini, designed for collaborative creativity. It allows users to transform written reports into various formats such as web pages, infographics, quizzes, and podcasts in 45 languages. Canvas features "vibe coding," enabling interactive exchanges during application development, allowing users to share, modify, and remix content.
AppWizard
May 14, 2025
Since April 2024, the threat actor Marbled Dust has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-27920) in the Output Messenger chat application, targeting user accounts that have not applied necessary fixes. This exploitation has resulted in the collection of sensitive data from users in Iraq, specifically linked to the Kurdish military. Microsoft has high confidence in this assessment and notes that Marbled Dust conducts reconnaissance to identify potential targets using Output Messenger. Marbled Dust has successfully utilized this vulnerability to deploy malicious files and exfiltrate data. Microsoft notified the application’s developer, Srimax, about the vulnerability, leading to the release of a software update. A second vulnerability (CVE-2025-27921) was also found, but no exploitation of this second flaw has been observed. The zero-day vulnerability allows an authenticated user to upload malicious files to the server's startup directory. Marbled Dust has exploited this flaw to place a backdoor file, OMServerService.vbs, in the startup folder, enabling them to access communications and sensitive data indiscriminately. The attack chain begins with Marbled Dust gaining access to the Output Messenger Server Manager, likely through DNS hijacking or other credential interception techniques. Once inside, they exploit the vulnerability to drop malicious files, including a GoLang backdoor, which connects to a Marbled Dust command-and-control domain for data exfiltration. To mitigate this threat, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Output Messenger, activating various security protections, and implementing rigorous vulnerability management strategies. Microsoft Defender XDR customers can identify potential threat activity through specific alerts related to Marbled Dust and utilize advanced hunting queries for detection. Indicators of compromise include traffic to the domain api.wordinfos[.]com, associated with Marbled Dust activities.
AppWizard
May 13, 2025
Users can access their downloaded content in the 'Downloads' section of the app, where files are organized by title and storage space. This organization enhances accessibility and simplifies management, allowing users to find their content quickly. The app minimizes clutter, enabling users to focus on their entertainment, such as movies, podcasts, or e-books, arranged according to personal preference and usage patterns.
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