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AppWizard

November 26, 2025

Android set to lead Google’s charge into the PC market

Google is considering a new initiative called Aluminium, which aims to adapt Android's features for laptops and desktops, focusing on ARM architecture and improving multitasking, keyboard-and-mouse input, and file management. Android has over 3 billion active devices globally, while ChromeOS has a low market share in the PC sector. Android has evolved with updates like Android 12L, enhancing usability on large screens, and real-world implementations like Samsung DeX show its potential as a desktop OS. However, challenges remain regarding app usability on larger displays, and improvements in performance, security, and enterprise readiness are needed. Google plans to develop a refined Desktop Mode, implement UX guidelines, establish a native Linux workspace, enhance file access, integrate audio features, and collaborate with OEMs for compatible hardware.

AppWizard

November 26, 2025

How to remix images in Google Messages

Google Messages has introduced a feature called Remix, launched in November 2025, which allows users to create remixed images using the Nano Banana image-generation model. This opt-in feature requires users to accept terms and conditions and is available only to those aged 18 and older. Users can modify or generate new visuals directly within the app by selecting a photo, long-pressing it, and using the Remix button. The feature is compatible across devices, enabling friends to view and respond to remixed images.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Live-action Far Cry TV series starring It’s Always Sunny’s Rob Mac will mimic the games’ standalone format, with each season given ‘a new setting following a new cast of characters’

Ubisoft has confirmed the development of a live-action Far Cry television series, co-created by Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney. The series will follow the structure of the games, with each season set in a different location and featuring a new cast of characters. Hawley describes the Far Cry franchise as an anthology, while McElhenney will serve as an executive producer and star in the series. The creative team has a variety of locations to draw inspiration from, including Micronesia, Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and Montana. This adaptation follows a previous film attempt in 2008 and a recent Netflix animated series that received positive feedback.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

Remix makes sending photos to friends even more fun on Google Messages.

A new feature called Remix is being introduced in Google Messages, allowing users to creatively edit and reimagine photos using the Nano Banana from the Gemini image model. Users can access Remix by long-pressing a photo in a chat or selecting an image from their gallery. The feature is inclusive, enabling friends to view remixed images regardless of their phone type, and works in group chats. Currently, Remix is available exclusively on Android devices. The feature rollout begins in November 2025, availability may vary by region, and users must be 18 years or older.

AppWizard

October 24, 2025

The new Painkiller is out now and it’s not great, but that’s okay because the old Painkiller still is and there’s a fantastic new mod that makes it look like a brand-new game

The latest Painkiller game has been released on Steam, continuing a trend of sequels that fail to capture the original's essence. It offers a competent but unremarkable co-op shooter experience, reminiscent of Doom, with decent graphics and smooth performance. The game has received a "mixed" user rating on Steam, with players expressing disappointment in its failure to deliver the promised experience. The original Painkiller from 2004 remains a cult classic, praised for its chaotic gameplay and unique style. Additionally, the RTX Remix mod for the original game has significantly enhanced its visuals, winning an award in Nvidia's RTX Remix contest, although it is still in development and has some stability issues. The new Painkiller does not stand out against contemporary titles, and the original is recommended as a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.

AppWizard

October 3, 2025

Amazon’s Vega OS launch trick: cloud-streamed apps

Amazon has introduced its custom-built Vega operating system with the launch of the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, which comes preinstalled with Vega. This new OS operates alongside Amazon's modified version of Android, creating challenges for developers who are hesitant to fully support Vega. To mitigate potential app shortages at launch, Amazon will allow the Fire TV Stick 4K Select to run Android versions of popular applications through cloud streaming. Amazon has also released documentation for developers on transitioning apps to the Linux-based Vega OS, which uses React Native as its default framework, and introduced the Amazon Cloud App Program to facilitate the deployment of existing Fire TV apps to Vega OS devices. Amazon is offering cloud streaming services free for the first nine months to encourage major publishers to develop native Vega apps, while also enabling cloud streaming for select popular Android apps. Developers can check if their apps are enrolled in the Cloud App Program via the Amazon developer portal. Although cloud streaming for TV apps is not new, Amazon's entry into this space is significant, especially following its previous use of cloud streaming for its Luna gaming service. The announcement of Vega OS comes nearly two years after its initial report and follows the launch of three Echo devices powered by Vega. With nearly 300 million Android-based Fire TV devices sold, it is essential for publishers to maintain support for Android apps. Amazon has stated its commitment to being a multi-OS company, continuing to launch new devices on Fire OS while supporting existing experiences.

AppWizard

September 30, 2025

Nothing’s new AI OS isn’t really an OS, or new

Nothing has launched an app store called Playground, dedicated to AI-generated smartphone applications, built on Android. This initiative is part of a broader vision termed Essential, which includes various AI-related products. Playground allows users to create simple apps using written prompts, with functionalities like mood tracking and expense management. Currently, users can only create widgets and must use a web platform to develop apps before installing them on their devices. Future enhancements may enable app creation directly on phones, potentially through voice commands. Playground also encourages a collaborative creator economy, allowing users to remix apps. Nothing remains committed to Android and has no plans to alter its foundational code.

AppWizard

September 29, 2025

Meta AI app has a new ‘Vibes’ feed, full of AI-generated videos you can remix

Meta has introduced a new feature called "Vibes" in its AI app, which offers a feed of AI-generated videos created by users. This feature is currently in an "early preview" phase and is accessible to all users. The Vibes feed will evolve into a personalized experience based on user engagement, allowing for tailored video selections. Users can also remix videos created by others. The Vibes feature complements the app's original Discover feed, which showcases user-generated prompts, and aims to create a cohesive ecosystem with Meta's enhanced Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses. The Meta AI app, which was rebranded from the Meta View app, is now available to anyone with a Facebook or Meta account, enabling access to the Llama 4 model for AI interaction.

AppWizard

September 25, 2025

Google’s Mixboard brings Android users an AI boost for creativity

Mixboard is an AI mood board app by Google, currently available only in the U.S. through Google Labs as an experimental tool. Users can start from scratch or use templates, and the app generates images, layouts, text, and color palettes based on user prompts. It utilizes Google's Gemini AI and a new image engine called Nano Banana, which allows visual adjustments through simple text instructions. Users can also upload their own images for the AI to adapt. Mixboard is designed for brainstorming and is not intended to replace traditional design software like Photoshop or Canva. It aims to democratize the creative process by making it accessible to those without formal design training.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

Photo-to-video in Google Photos is getting a big upgrade with Veo 3

Google has upgraded its Google Photos app with the Veo 3 video generation model, allowing users to create six-second video clips from photos with improved quality. A new Create tab in the app provides access to various creative tools, including the Veo 3 feature, Remix, Highlight videos, collages, and animations. The photo-to-video capability, which was introduced over a month ago, now replaces the previous Veo 2 model. The Create tab features allow users to convert images into artistic styles, generate themed clips, and create collages and animations. The new features are currently available to users in the United States, with potential plans for a global rollout.