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AppWizard

June 19, 2026

Strengthening Teen Accounts with New Safety Updates on Instagram and Facebook

Meta has introduced a suite of updates to enhance the safety and wellbeing of teenagers on its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. Key updates include: - A global rollout of 13+ content settings, which aims to ensure that teens encounter age-appropriate content by default. This includes obscuring inappropriate content and restricting engagement with unsuitable Profiles, Pages, Groups, and Events on Facebook and Messenger. - The development of AI-powered age assurance measures designed to identify underage accounts more effectively through visual analysis and contextual indicators, without using facial recognition. - Alerts for parents when their teenager searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm multiple times, part of broader parental supervision features currently available in the EU, Brazil, and India. - The introduction of the Family Center, a centralized hub for parents to manage their teen's online activities across multiple Meta platforms, allowing for oversight of digital interactions and access to a comprehensive overview of their teen's activity.

AppWizard

June 18, 2026

Meta expands teen safety measures across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger with new AI and parental controls

Meta has introduced a suite of safety enhancements for teenagers on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, including expanded age-appropriate experiences, AI-driven age assurance technologies, and new parental alerts. The updates include the global rollout of 13+ content settings for Teen Accounts, limiting exposure to inappropriate content and interactions on Facebook and Messenger. Enhanced AI-powered age assurance measures will better identify underage users, utilizing visual analysis capabilities to estimate age ranges without facial recognition. Instagram will notify parents if their teen frequently searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm. The Family Center will centralize parental supervision tools, providing broader visibility into teen activities across Meta’s platforms.

AppWizard

June 18, 2026

Android Auto Quietly Added Support For A Surprisingly Useful New App

Adobe Acrobat Reader has been added to Android Auto with the v26.5.0.45958 update. Subscribers have full access to the app's functionalities, while non-subscribers can use some free features and a 7-day free trial for paid functionalities. Free features include access to scanned PDFs in Liquid Mode, PDF annotation tools, and a PDF signer feature. Visual functions are disabled for safety, but a "Read Aloud" text-to-speech engine is available for free users. Paid subscribers can access high-quality audio options, an AI assistant for file management, and additional editing tools, although advanced features are not yet available on the dashboard.

Winsage

June 18, 2026

Windows Search will stop searching your embarrassing typos on Bing

The latest experimental build of Windows 11's Search functionality can match misspelled app names to their corresponding applications, reducing accidental web searches. For example, typing 'utlook' for Outlook or 'pwerp' for PowerPoint yields successful results, while more challenging inputs like 'tskm' for Task Manager still prompt web searches on standard systems, but are recognized in the experimental build. Additionally, Microsoft is developing a toggle feature for local searches only, which would eliminate web results and enhance user experience, potentially decreasing Bing's usage.

AppWizard

June 18, 2026

Don’t Kill Them All make you keep orc calm so orc not smash resources—big smart, neat game, like demo much

In the game Don't Kill Them All, players lead a band of orcs who must balance aggression with resource management. The gameplay involves managing the orcs' rage to avoid negative consequences while maintaining order. The game features a humorous narrative focused on the orcs' self-serving motives and has a charming art style. Despite its innovative concept, the player count is currently low, remaining in the double digits, which raises concerns about its visibility and marketing in the gaming landscape.

AppWizard

June 17, 2026

Android Auto Quietly Added Support For A Surprisingly Useful New App

Adobe Acrobat Reader has been integrated into Android Auto with the v26.5.0.45958 update. Full access to its features requires a subscription, but non-subscribers can use limited free features, including accessing scanned PDFs in Liquid Mode, annotating documents, signing PDFs, and connecting to Google Drive. Visual functions are disabled on the car's screen for safety, but a "Read Aloud" text-to-speech engine is available for free users. Paid subscribers can access high-quality voices, Adobe's AI assistant for file management, a complete mobile editing suite, optical character recognition (OCR), and additional tools, although advanced features are currently not accessible through the dashboard.

Winsage

June 17, 2026

Windows 11 Search will soon handle typos more effectively

Microsoft is enhancing the search functionality in Windows 11, currently testing updates in beta version 26300.8687 for Windows Insiders. The new features include a typo-correction capability that allows users to input queries with minor errors and still receive accurate results. Additionally, the ranking of search results has been refined to prioritize more relevant apps and files at the top.

AppWizard

June 16, 2026

Android 17 is finally here — here’s what’s new and who’s getting it

Android 17 is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices after extensive beta testing. Key features include App Bubbles for multitasking, Screen Reactions for recording screen and selfie camera simultaneously, and enhanced security with improved threat detection and a more powerful Mark as Lost mode. The rollout will continue through 2026, and users can manually check for updates in their device settings. The update allows temporary location access for apps and includes customizable PIN retry protections. Additionally, Wear OS 7 is being rolled out alongside Android 17.

Tech Optimizer

June 16, 2026

Subscription twist: Norton 360 Deluxe adds more than just antivirus

Norton 360 Deluxe is a mid-tier security subscription from Gen Digital that offers antivirus protection, a VPN, a password manager, dark web monitoring, and parental controls for up to five devices. It includes real-time threat protection, a firewall, ransomware shielding, and cloud backup of up to 50 GB for Windows users. The parental controls, known as Norton Family, allow monitoring of children's online activities. The Secure VPN encrypts internet traffic on public Wi-Fi and masks IP addresses. The package also features PC SafeCam for webcam security and a smart firewall. Norton 360 Deluxe is marketed with a promotional first-year rate, with higher renewal prices, and is available through digital subscriptions, app stores, and major retailers. The product is designed for households and individuals seeking comprehensive security solutions.

AppWizard

June 15, 2026

Xbox is reportedly closing South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games after bragging about its award-winning developers earlier this year

Compulsion Games, known for titles like We Happy Few and South of Midnight, may be facing imminent closure as Microsoft’s gaming division undergoes significant layoffs and restructuring. Reports indicate that Compulsion and Double Fine are in negotiations to potentially spin off to avoid shutdown. Employees have expressed concern over job security, with many searching for new opportunities. Compulsion Games, founded in 2009 and based in Montreal, received critical acclaim for its recent title, South of Midnight, which won several awards. Despite previous praise from Xbox executives for the studio's achievements, the future remains uncertain amid corporate changes.