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Four Google Play Store Features That Change How App Installs and Updates Work
AppWizard
January 5, 2026

Four Google Play Store Features That Change How App Installs and Updates Work

The Google Play Store has introduced several enhancements to improve the app installation and update experience for users. Key features include: 1. Per-app auto-update control: Users can now enable or disable auto-updates for individual apps, allowing essential apps to remain on stable versions while less critical ones update automatically. 2. Built-in download manager shortcut: A new circular icon on the Apps and Games pages provides access to a list of recently installed or updated apps, showing timestamps and allowing users to launch apps directly from this list. 3. Auto-open when ready: A toggle that, when activated, launches an app automatically after installation, accompanied by a notification with a countdown timer for user intervention. 4. Viewing changelogs without opening app pages: Users can now view update changelogs directly from the app management screen without navigating to each app's store listing, enhancing efficiency in reviewing updates. These features collectively enhance user control and transparency in app management.
silver Android smartphone
Winsage
December 4, 2025

This Windows Update Pop-Up Is a Scam

Hackers have exploited Windows update screens to deliver malware disguised as a "critical security update," a tactic known as the ClickFix attack. This attack uses social engineering techniques, including fake error messages and CAPTCHA forms, to trick users into executing harmful commands. The scam appears as a pop-up mimicking the standard Windows blue screen but originates from a malicious domain. Users are prompted to paste and execute harmful commands, leading to malware installation. Researchers from Huntress have detailed this attack, noting that malicious code can be embedded within PNG images. Although recent law enforcement actions have reduced the presence of malware payloads on these domains, the threat remains. Users should be cautious of any update screens that do not show a progress indicator or require manual command input, as these are signs of a ClickFix attack. Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of each month, and users are advised to enable automatic updates and consider disabling the Windows Run box for added security.
Sideloading apps on Android 16 QPR2 has a much nicer-looking UI
AppWizard
December 4, 2025

Sideloading apps on Android 16 QPR2 has a much nicer-looking UI

Google has updated the Android Package Installer with a new Material 3 Expressive design language, aligning it with the visual overhaul of Android 16. The Package Installer now has a more intuitive layout, centering the app name and icon to emphasize installation actions. New button styles include Filled Buttons for primary actions like “Install” and “Open,” and Elevated Buttons for secondary actions like “Cancel” and “Done.” The installation progress bar features a new Material 3 Linear Progress Indicator, and the dialog’s title font size has been increased for better readability. However, the permission dialog for sideloading apps has not been redesigned and still uses the older button style. Users need to install the Android 16 QPR2 update to access these enhancements, as the Package Installer cannot be updated through Google Play System Updates.
Chrome for Android just got its long-awaited dose of Google’s latest redesign
AppWizard
October 27, 2025

Chrome for Android just got its long-awaited dose of Google’s latest redesign

The Material 3 Expressive redesign has launched on Chrome for Android with version 141, featuring a modern aesthetic that aligns with other Google applications. Key updates include a redesigned three-dot menu with circular icons for actions like bookmarking and refreshing, a transformed Tab Grid with rounded elements and clearer groupings, and a dynamic color theme that adapts to the user's wallpaper. Additional enhancements include a segmented progress indicator with rounded corners and a star icon with a rounded square background for bookmarks. The update is server-side, meaning it may not be immediately available even if the Chrome version is 141 or higher. Users can try force-stopping the app to prompt the update.
Microsoft is finally updating this decade old File Explorer interface with a new color that better fits dark mode on Windows 11 — let's take a first look
Winsage
September 10, 2025

Microsoft is finally updating this decade old File Explorer interface with a new color that better fits dark mode on Windows 11 — let’s take a first look

Microsoft is updating the dark mode experience in Windows 11, introducing a new blue progress indicator for file operations like copying and deleting files in dark mode, replacing the long-standing green indicator. This change is part of ongoing efforts to enhance dark mode functionality, which has been inconsistent since its introduction in Windows 10. The new blue color is currently exclusive to dark mode, while light mode continues to use green. There are hopes for further updates to other legacy components, such as Control Panel and Registry Editor, but there is no indication that file property windows will receive similar updates soon. The upcoming Windows 11 feature update, version 25H2, is expected to maintain the same features as version 24H2, meaning the new dark mode interfaces may appear in future updates.
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