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Epic Games Store Roadmap Promises 5x Faster Boot Times, User Reviews, and More
AppWizard
June 21, 2026

Epic Games Store Roadmap Promises 5x Faster Boot Times, User Reviews, and More

The Epic Games Store is undergoing a significant transformation, with a roadmap for new features and a redesign of its digital storefront. Upcoming updates include Fortnite chunked installation, third-party patch notes, pre-registration for free-to-play games, storefront rearchitecture, and library management improvements. Additional features like player profiles, user-written reviews, publisher-funded coupons, and enhanced search capabilities are planned for a later phase. The store, launched in 2018, has faced challenges in competing with platforms like Steam and has not yet achieved profitability. A "ground-up rebuild" of the launcher is expected to improve performance significantly.
I tried Samsung Health's huge redesign for 2026. Here are the 5 biggest hits and misses
AppWizard
June 20, 2026

I tried Samsung Health’s huge redesign for 2026. Here are the 5 biggest hits and misses

Samsung has redesigned its health tracking application, Samsung Health, coinciding with the launch of the Galaxy Watch 9 and One UI 9. The new interface features a vibrant color palette that some users find overwhelming, as colors no longer correspond to specific health metrics. The app includes a new top shortcuts bar for easier navigation to core health aspects like Activity, Sleep, Vitals, Mindfulness, and Nutrition, and allows customization of the dashboard. Graphs have been improved with pinch-to-zoom functionality, but this feature is inconsistently applied across different metrics. The app lacks a comprehensive graph page for comparing multiple metrics and may present unsupported features for users of older devices like the Galaxy Watch 4.
The new Epic Games Launcher might not suck so much thanks to 'ground-up' rebuild with 5–6.5x improved performance—still a long way to catch up with Steam
AppWizard
June 19, 2026

The new Epic Games Launcher might not suck so much thanks to ‘ground-up’ rebuild with 5–6.5x improved performance—still a long way to catch up with Steam

User sentiment towards the Epic Games Store is largely negative, with many gamers recognizing its shortcomings. A significant update is planned that includes a complete redesign of the launcher, promising a five times faster cold start time and a 6.5 times quicker restoration from the system tray. The update will also introduce new features such as personalized game recommendations, quick-access categories, tailored product detail pages, and patch notes on the storefront. Additional enhancements include community forums, player profiles, private messaging, voice chat, game-independent parties, cross-region game gifting, publisher-funded coupons, and a tool for assessing game compatibility.
Microsoft dropped Copilot+ PC branding for Windows 11's most powerful AI laptop, and nobody complained
Winsage
June 5, 2026

Microsoft dropped Copilot+ PC branding for Windows 11’s most powerful AI laptop, and nobody complained

In May 2024, Microsoft launched Copilot+ PCs featuring local AI acceleration and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips. However, during the introduction of the Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform, Microsoft did not mention the Copilot+ branding. The Surface Laptop Ultra is described as the most powerful AI-centric Windows laptop, yet it lacks the Copilot+ label, raising questions about the branding strategy. Initially, Copilot+ PCs were marketed as the fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs, requiring specific hardware specifications. The Recall feature, intended as a "photographic memory," faced privacy issues, leading to its retraction and redesign. In 2025, Microsoft integrated Copilot into various Windows applications, resulting in user backlash and a decline in the brand's perception. The Surface Laptop Ultra is confirmed as a Copilot+ PC internally, but Microsoft chose not to use the branding publicly, likely due to NVIDIA's branding interests. Additionally, inconsistencies in hardware requirements for Copilot+ PCs have created confusion among consumers. Microsoft may need to consider a rebranding of Windows as it focuses on local AI development and improving performance.
Samsung Health app is all new: preps features to take the guesswork out of your wellbeing
AppWizard
June 4, 2026

Samsung Health app is all new: preps features to take the guesswork out of your wellbeing

The Samsung Health app will undergo a significant redesign on June 8, introducing new features such as the Vitals feature, which combines five health metrics, Daily Cardio Load, Heart Health Score, an updated Antioxidant Index, AGEs Index, and a new Hearing Health feature. The upgrade aims to provide a holistic view of health data, simplifying complex biometric information into actionable guidance. This redesign aligns with the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9, reinforcing Samsung's focus on promoting a health-centric lifestyle.
Google's wallpaper-based Gemini redesign is finally rolling out to users
AppWizard
June 2, 2026

Google’s wallpaper-based Gemini redesign is finally rolling out to users

Google is rolling out wallpaper-based theming for Gemini within the Google app, transitioning from hidden manual activation to a beta version accessible to users, including those on the Pixel 9 with version 17.27.33.sa.arm64. This update aligns Gemini with the Material You design philosophy, allowing the interface to dynamically adjust to the user's wallpaper colors, moving away from the previous static color scheme. Currently, changes are visible in Gemini's floating overlay UI, which adopts a tint reflecting the system theme, while the main interface has not yet fully implemented dynamic theming, indicating a phased rollout approach.
How to Setup the New Google Health App to Make It Not Suck
AppWizard
June 1, 2026

How to Setup the New Google Health App to Make It Not Suck

The Google Health app has replaced the Fitbit app, leading to a redesign that has affected user experience. Google is addressing user feedback by implementing enhancements and fixing bugs. Users can customize the Today page and Health tab by removing default tiles and adding them back in a preferred order, as drag-and-drop reordering is not available. Android users can add a Google Health widget to their home screen for quick access to key metrics, which currently displays weekly cardio, steps, readiness, and recent sleep data. The widget also includes a shortcut to the Google Health Coach for premium subscribers and a refresh button for data updates.
Windows 11 Overhaul: Why is Microsoft Replacing Decades-Old Dialog Boxes?
Winsage
May 31, 2026

Windows 11 Overhaul: Why is Microsoft Replacing Decades-Old Dialog Boxes?

Microsoft is modernizing Windows 11 by replacing several legacy dialog boxes, a move facilitated by WinUI 3, its contemporary user interface framework. The redesign includes the file copy dialog, which has already been completed, aiming to enhance usability and aesthetic appeal. This effort reflects a broader industry trend towards prioritizing user experience and design consistency.
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