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Winsage

May 6, 2025

In Windows 11 settings, you’ll find an Advanced — section with features for developers and more

Microsoft is transitioning away from the traditional Control Panel in Windows 11, introducing a new settings page called "Advanced," primarily for developers but also beneficial for everyday users. This update revamps the existing "For developers" section, incorporating features such as a toggle for long file paths, a dedicated settings page for virtual workspaces, and integration of the File Explorer source code. These features are present in the Windows Server 26403 build but are hidden by default. Additionally, Microsoft plans to migrate certain keyboard settings from the Control Panel to the Windows 11 Settings section.

AppWizard

May 5, 2025

Here’s a First Look at the Redesigned Clock App Coming with Material Design 3

Google is redesigning its Clock app to adopt the Material Design 3 Expressive theme, featuring a new font for improved readability, elongated time selectors for better interaction, and a larger squircle-shaped floating action button repositioned for easier access. The Clock tab will be renamed "World Clock," and the Alarms page will see a comprehensive redesign with a modern elongated time selector and additional options for alarm name, sound, vibration, weather forecast, and Google Assistant routines. The Timers section will change the play icon to a rectangular “Start” button, while the Stopwatch tab will shift to a cubical layout. The Bedtime mode will largely retain its existing design. User reactions to the redesign have been mixed, with some expressing concerns about the transition from rounded to boxy elements and the overall consistency of the design. The redesign is still in early stages, and user feedback will influence its final form.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

Android 16’s UI redesign reportedly shows its face in massive leak

A recent leak reveals potential redesign features for Android 16, including a blurred and transparent notification panel, a revamped lock screen with a new font and repositioned date/temperature, and geometric app icon options in the Pixel Launcher. The volume sliders will change from a pill shape to a rectangular design, and there will be updates to the Settings menu with colored icons and a new horizontal battery icon format. Android 16 is expected to debut in Q2 2025, with more details likely to be revealed at Google's I/O 2025 event. The Android 16 Beta 4 update has reached "Platform Stability," indicating that final adjustments are being made before the official rollout.

AppWizard

April 26, 2025

REVIEW: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ calls for a first watch, but not much more

The film "A Minecraft Movie" follows siblings Henry and Natalie as they navigate their mother's loss and relocate to the fictional town of Chuglass, Idaho. They embark on an adventure with Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison and realtor Dawn, leading them to the Overworld. The plot is coherent, with whimsical moments, but struggles to incorporate nostalgic elements due to its runtime of one hour and 40 minutes. Creative liberties, such as Henry's "tot launcher," may alienate some fans. The film balances humor and deeper character development, though juvenile humor often overshadows serious themes. Jack Black's performance is noted for its commitment but can be exaggerated. The visual design opts for a realistic style, which contrasts with the game's blocky aesthetic. Overall, the film celebrates creativity and offers an enjoyable experience for both fans and newcomers.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

Google Maps continues its mission to be mappier than ever with expansion of sheets UI redesign

Google Maps is implementing a new user interface that features a sheets-first design, allowing app elements to appear as sheets while keeping the map view visible. This redesign started with the Explore tab on Android last summer and is now being applied to the You and Contribute buttons, which display a draggable sheet that can cover most or part of the screen. The update aims to enhance aesthetics and improve navigation while maintaining familiar features in the same locations. User feedback on the changes is encouraged as the update continues to roll out.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Samsung’s weather app in One UI 8 is getting a dramatic makeover

Samsung is redesigning its Weather app in the upcoming One UI 8, introducing immersive, full-screen animations that illustrate real-time weather conditions. The app will feature animated scenes with characters interacting with the environment, such as tiny figures using umbrellas during rain and sunlight breaking through clouds on sunny days. Other weather phenomena like snow and wind will also be animated. The app allows for seamless transitions as weather conditions change. The updated Weather app is currently available for download via an APK for compatible devices.

Winsage

April 21, 2025

I got my hands on the redesigned successor to 2024’s best gaming laptop for most people — I’m confident that I’m going to love it, but there is ONE downside

Lenovo has introduced the Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10), a gaming laptop featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, a 24-core processor, and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, including the RTX 5090 with 24GB of VRAM. It supports upgradeable DDR5 RAM and SSD storage, with plans for PCIe Gen5 options. The laptop has a redesigned CNC-milled aluminum chassis and a QHD+ OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time. The charging adapter has increased from 330W to 400W to support a peak TDP of 250W. The Legion Pro 7i is slightly larger but about 8% lighter than its predecessor. It features improved thermal management and retains essential connectivity options, including HDMI 2.1, gigabit Ethernet, USB Type-C, and a new Thunderbolt 4 port. Initial gameplay tests show performance improvements, achieving 158 FPS in Forza Horizon 5 and 134 FPS in Gears 5. The starting price is ,599.99.

AppWizard

April 21, 2025

Google Calculator 8.7 rolling out with a spacing tweak

Google has released version 8.7 of its Android Calculator app, which includes an increase in spacing between the last row of buttons and the gesture navigation bar to alleviate visual confusion. This adjustment is consistent across both portrait and landscape orientations. The update is currently being rolled out through the Play Store, with limited availability, and sideloading options are available for eager users. The previous significant overhaul of the app occurred in 2022, introducing a two-column user interface and a Quick Settings Tile.

AppWizard

April 18, 2025

Google is preparing to make Android Settings a bit more colorful

Google is set to transform its Settings homepage in the upcoming Android 16 beta, introducing colorful icons encased in circles, replacing the current gray icons. This redesign aims to enhance the expressiveness of the Settings app and is expected to align with a new Material Design theme at the Google I/O developer conference. The colorful icons may not appear in the initial stable release of Android 16 but could be introduced in a future quarterly update or in Android 17 next year. The 'Digital Wellbeing & parental controls' entry will retain its gray icon due to its origin from a separate app. Feedback from users will influence the final design.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Quick Share redesign looks more like a normal app with prep for ‘Receive’ and ‘Send’ tabs [Gallery]

Google is enhancing its Quick Share feature on Android with a redesigned interface that includes two tabs: “Receive” and “Send.” The “Receive” tab shows how the device appears to others and any incoming share requests, while the “Send” tab displays available targets for sending files and includes a new “Add Files” option for manual file selection. The redesign suggests Quick Share may function as a standalone application, and the settings page for managing sharing permissions is also being updated. Speculation about the launch of these updates exists, but the timeline for rollout is uncertain.