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July 29, 2026

Windows 11’s August Patch Tuesday update brings several important changes, and I break down the biggest ones

Microsoft will release the Windows 11 August 2026 Security Update on August 11, 2026, featuring new functionalities and enhancements. Key additions include Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security, the ability to uninstall AI models from Copilot+ PCs, new touchpad gestures, voice isolation for Voice Access, Fluid Dictation for Voice Typing, and a redesigned Start menu with parental controls notice. File Explorer improvements include displaying file sizes in appropriate units, middle-clicking to open folders in new tabs, and fixes for bugs. Users can manage AI models through Settings, and the Lock screen will default to the Weather widget. Touchpad settings will allow customization of scroll and zoom speeds. Fluid Dictation will be deactivated by default, with tooltips for guidance, while Voice Access will feature enhanced speech recognition settings. The Account Control interface will be redesigned for clarity, and power settings will apply across all plans. Windows Update will provide better progress estimates and improved post-update cleanup. Enhancements to system sounds in dark mode will also be included.

AppWizard

July 29, 2026

Google finally lets Find Hub users delete their old devices

Google has introduced a new feature in its Find Hub application that allows users to remove devices from their account. This update enables users to manage their device lists more effectively by eliminating outdated or duplicate entries. The feature has received positive feedback from users, with many expressing excitement about the ability to declutter their device lists.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

WhatsApp Web is finally picking up voice and video call support

WhatsApp Web will introduce end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling, allowing calls directly from a desktop browser. New features include a dedicated Calls tab for call history, reactions, and screen sharing. A Waiting Room feature will let call hosts control participant access, while Call Transfer will enable seamless transitions across devices. Noise Suppression technology will improve conversation clarity, and QuickHD will provide HD video quality quickly, though performance in low connectivity areas is uncertain. The rollout of these features will occur gradually, with no specific timeline provided.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

Xbox players can soon access 13 Ubisoft PC games without buying them again

Microsoft and Ubisoft are enhancing their collaboration with a console-to-PC entitlement program, allowing players who own eligible Ubisoft games on Xbox to access the corresponding PC versions through Ubisoft Connect at no extra cost. This feature will be gradually rolled out, with access expected by August 4. The initial wave includes 13 games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6. Ubisoft has also expanded its catalog in the Xbox PC app, offering more premium editions and downloadable content. However, the program only works one way; PC owners will not receive Xbox versions of games, and consumable items typically do not transfer unless the game supports cross-progression. Players need to update their Ubisoft Connect client to ensure the entitlement is detected.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

Ubisoft and Xbox Team Up for Play Anywhere-Type Solution For Select Titles

Ubisoft and Xbox have launched a dual-entitlement system for thirteen games, allowing players who buy these titles through the Xbox Store to access them on PC via the Ubisoft Connect launcher. The games included are: 1. Assassin’s Creed Mirage 2. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 3. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora 4. Far Cry 6 5. Immortals Fenyx Rising 6. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 7. Riders Republic 8. Skull and Bones 9. The Crew 2 10. The Crew Motorfest 11. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction 12. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege 13. Watch Dogs Legion The rollout of PC licenses is set between July 21st and August 4th, with some titles already appearing in users' PC libraries. This system allows Xbox users to claim a complimentary PC version, but does not provide reciprocal access for PC players. Most single-purchase downloadable content (DLC) will carry over, but certain microtransactions may not.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

Gemini app’s latest UI change makes it easier to set up thinking levels, control notifications

Google is updating its Gemini app to improve user experience with a refined interface and new notification controls. The model picker dropdown now only includes the “Extended Thinking” option, removing the redundant “Standard” option. Users can manage notifications for categories such as Daily Brief, Scheduled actions, Responses, and Product updates and tips, with toggles enabled by default. Gemini Spark is also being redesigned with a top navigation bar for better task management and a search icon replacing the previous menu button. The rollout of these updates may vary by device.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Some Ubisoft games on Xbox Series X|S now come with PC versions for free

Microsoft and Ubisoft have announced an extension of their partnership, allowing players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox to access their PC versions at no additional cost, excluding those who purchased through the Xbox PC store. Ubisoft has added over 80 games to the Xbox PC store, many included in the Ubisoft+ Classics subscription with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but none support the Xbox Play Anywhere feature. Customers purchasing digital versions of specific titles will receive both Xbox console and PC versions, with existing owners receiving the PC version by August 4. Players need to use the Ubisoft Connect PC app to access these titles, which has experienced technical difficulties. Some games are optimized for handheld devices, and certain titles offer progression syncing between PC and Xbox consoles via Ubisoft Connect.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Own These Ubisoft Games on Xbox? You Can Now Play Them on PC for Free

Ubisoft and Xbox have launched an initiative allowing players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox consoles to access the PC versions of those games at no extra cost. Starting today, new digital purchases will provide immediate access to both Xbox and PC versions. Existing owners will also benefit, although the availability of PC versions will be rolled out gradually, with full implementation expected by August 4. Players may need to wait for updates to access their games in Ubisoft Connect.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Xbox Gamers Purchasing Select Ubisoft Games Will Now Get the PC Version for Free

Ubisoft is offering Xbox gamers a new initiative where players who own or purchase select Ubisoft games through the Microsoft Store will receive a complimentary PC version via the Ubisoft Connect launcher. This offer includes 13 titles: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Riders Republic, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion. Starting July 21, customers who purchase a digital version of any of these titles will gain immediate access to both the Xbox console and Xbox on PC digital versions. Existing owners of the digital versions on Xbox will receive the PC counterpart between July 21 and August 4. This offer is distinct from Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere program, as it does not provide cross-save or cross-progression capabilities. Season Passes and add-on content purchased on Xbox are expected to transfer to the PC version, but in-game currencies and consumables will not be included. Additionally, Ubisoft is expanding the availability of its games through the Xbox app on PC, with new additions likely accessible via the Ubisoft Connect app.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Ubisoft now lets Xbox console players unlock select PC games for free

Microsoft has partnered with Ubisoft to enhance the Xbox gaming ecosystem, expanding the variety of games available through the Xbox app. Ubisoft's popular titles, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, are now accessible on the Xbox app for PC. Additionally, a new game redemption offer allows players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox consoles to access these games on the Ubisoft Connect app for PC at no extra cost. The eligible titles include Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Riders Republic, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion. Customers purchasing a digital version of these titles will receive both Xbox console and PC versions. Existing owners of the Xbox digital versions will gain access to the PC versions by August 4. The offer does not allow for claiming console versions of games owned on PC, and while most downloadable content will transfer, in-game currency and one-time-use content will not. Users should update the Ubisoft Connect client to utilize this feature.