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Apex Legends reaches 20-month Steam high, proving Respawn's communication is paying off
AppWizard
April 12, 2026

Apex Legends reaches 20-month Steam high, proving Respawn’s communication is paying off

Apex Legends was launched by Respawn Entertainment in February 2019 with minimal fanfare. As of April 11, 2024, the player count on Steam surpassed 300,000 for the first time in 20 months, coinciding with the launch of Season 22. After experiencing a decline in player numbers following Season 25, the game has seen a 50% increase in players since the launch of Season 28 in February 2024. Respawn has actively addressed issues like cheating and server performance, implementing strict measures and maintaining open communication with the community. The recent crossover with Gundam has positively impacted player sentiment, which is reflected in favorable discussions on Reddit. Community feedback highlights Respawn's consistent quality updates and responsiveness to player concerns.
Android 17: All new Features, Release Date, & Major Leaks So Far
AppWizard
April 12, 2026

Android 17: All new Features, Release Date, & Major Leaks So Far

Android 17 Beta 2 was unveiled in April 2026, introducing significant features aimed at enhancing user experience and supporting autonomous AI agents. Key features include: 1. A "Dual-Shade" UI redesign with a Split Control Center for notifications and customizable toggles. 2. A system-level Native App Lock for securing individual apps with biometric authentication. 3. Integration of Project Astra, enabling real-time contextual memory and live translation through the camera. 4. A "Frosted Glass" aesthetic with translucency and glassmorphism in UI elements. 5. Advanced desktop windowing capabilities for larger screens, including free-form resizing and a persistent taskbar. 6. A Battery Health Dashboard providing insights into battery performance. 7. Introduction of the RAW14 Image Format for professional-grade image capture and a redesigned Screen Recording toolbar for creators. The release roadmap includes developer previews completed by March 2026, public beta phases in April 2026, platform stability expected in June 2026, and a final public release anticipated in August/September 2026 with the Pixel 11. Devices expected to receive Android 17 include Pixel 7 and newer models, Samsung Galaxy S24, S25, S26 series, and flagships from OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Nothing.
This new app may free Galaxy Watch owners from Samsung's phone-locked features
AppWizard
April 9, 2026

This new app may free Galaxy Watch owners from Samsung’s phone-locked features

A new application called the GeminiMan Wellness Companion has been developed for Galaxy Watch users by Dante63, who previously created a patched version of the Samsung Health Monitor. The app allows users to record electrocardiogram (ECG) data from the Galaxy Watch, providing detailed reports and AI-driven analysis through a mobile app. It can track heart rhythm and rate, flagging abnormal rhythms, which the Samsung Health Monitor does not. Users can personalize their measurements with notes and create multiple profiles for different users. The app ensures data security through encryption and offers export options for ECG reports in CSV or PDF formats. Future updates will include blood pressure recording and additional health metrics like blood oxygen levels and sleep patterns. The development roadmap is available on the GeminiMan Wellness Companion GitHub page.
Scheduler function Windows breaks video recording on Radeon chips
Winsage
April 5, 2026

Scheduler function Windows breaks video recording on Radeon chips

Many users of graphics accelerators from a well-known company are experiencing technical issues, particularly when recording video content using OBS Studio. A YouTube channel creator analyzed this problem and identified hardware scheduling, a feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows, as the cause of frequent crashes and performance issues. This feature was meant to improve hardware performance by managing memory more efficiently for video cards, but it has led to conflicts when running demanding games and applications while capturing screens. The blogger recommends that Radeon graphics card owners disable hardware scheduling, as it only provides a minimal performance boost of about two percent in gaming, which does not outweigh the recording and streaming problems it causes.
silver Android smartphone
Winsage
April 5, 2026

Scheduler function Windows breaks video recording on Radeon chips

Owners of Radeon graphics cards are experiencing technical challenges, particularly crashes and instability when using OBS Studio for video recording. The issues stem from the hardware scheduling feature in Windows, which was intended to improve performance by reducing CPU load but has instead caused conflicts during resource-intensive tasks. The creator of the YouTube channel OCExtreme recommends disabling this feature, as it only offers a minimal performance boost of about two percent, which is not worth the significant problems it causes during content recording and broadcasting.
'What's your salary? I told him, and he said no problem, we'll double. And those days are gone:' Listening to game dev legends reminiscing in 1989 about the 'golden days of computer games' already being over is a trip
AppWizard
April 2, 2026

‘What’s your salary? I told him, and he said no problem, we’ll double. And those days are gone:’ Listening to game dev legends reminiscing in 1989 about the ‘golden days of computer games’ already being over is a trip

Cassette tape recordings from the 1989 Computer Game Developers Conference reveal insights into the gaming industry's evolution. Robert Garriott of Origin Systems expressed concerns about an oversaturated PC gaming market, reflecting ongoing industry anxieties. A panel titled "The Golden Days of Computer Games" highlighted nostalgia for gaming history. Steve Cartwright credited Activision co-founder David Crane for his entry into game design, while M.U.L.E. designer Danielle Bunten Berry lamented the shift from a product-oriented mindset to one influenced by market demands. Garriott noted the decline of the "one programmer, one product" model, emphasizing the need for specialization and the importance of marketing in contemporary game development. Despite these challenges, indie development continues to thrive, with small teams creating celebrated titles. The complete panel recording is available from the Video Game History Foundation.
The Korean Messenger Successfully Localized to Russian, It Has Millions of Users
AppWizard
March 31, 2026

The Korean Messenger Successfully Localized to Russian, It Has Millions of Users

KakaoTalk, a South Korean messaging app, has gained significant popularity in Russia following the ban of Telegram, reaching the second position in the 'Social Networks' category of the Russian App Store and recording approximately 10,000 downloads on RuStore. Interest in the app has surged, as indicated by Google Trends data, and it has entered the top 500 free apps across all categories in Russia. To appeal to Russian users, KakaoTalk has introduced a Russian interface, though some elements remain in English. Since its launch in 2010, KakaoTalk has built a user base exceeding 90% of smartphone owners in South Korea and has over 150 million downloads globally. The app provides features such as text messaging, image and sticker sharing, group chats, channels, and voice and video calls, and is available on Google Play, the App Store, and RuStore. KakaoTalk also played a crucial role during the 2011 Japan earthquake, experiencing a surge in messaging traffic as users sought to confirm the safety of loved ones.
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Baby Warlord Trading Simulator, will never uninstall Warframe and would love to see an Outriders 2: 'I think that game would have been really special'
AppWizard
March 30, 2026

Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Baby Warlord Trading Simulator, will never uninstall Warframe and would love to see an Outriders 2: ‘I think that game would have been really special’

Xalavier Nelson Jr., founder and creative director of Strange Scaffold, began his gaming journey on consoles and was influenced by watching his father play PC games like Battlefield 2 and Age of Empires. He considers Sid Meier's Pirates! a pivotal game that shaped his perspective on gaming. Currently, he is revisiting Outriders with friends, appreciating its unique storytelling and lamenting the cancellation of its sequel. He has logged the most hours in Worms: Crazy Golf, a childhood favorite shared with his sister. Nelson Jr. vows never to uninstall Warframe due to its continuous evolution and engaging experience. He relies on Audacity for audio editing as a voice actor. His desktop is organized with only essential icons and a few critical text files, and he has a completed game project waiting for release.
To record the voice acting for Minecraft, the help of a "cow charmer" was needed
AppWizard
March 29, 2026

To record the voice acting for Minecraft, the help of a “cow charmer” was needed

Mojang Studios has released a Minecraft update called Tiny Takeover, featuring baby mob models and voice acting. The recording process involved challenges, as baby mobs did not respond on cue, requiring the team to follow them with a microphone. To assist, they hired a "cow charmer" to produce voice acting for bovine characters, successfully eliciting responses with specific sounds.
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