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AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Find My Device is out—Google’s new Find Hub is officially in

Google has rebranded its Find My Device tool to Find Hub, which is now located in Android Settings under Security & privacy > Device finders. This change is part of the rollout with Google Play services version 25.20.37, replacing all mentions of "Find My Device." The updated Find Hub allows users to locate both devices and people, featuring distinct tabs for each. Google is enhancing Find Hub's functionality with Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for precise location tracking and plans to introduce satellite connectivity for use in remote areas without cell service.

AppWizard

June 1, 2025

19 Best Movies New to Streaming in June: ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ Hitchcock Collection on Netflix, ‘Presence’ and More

Brad Pitt’s “F1,” the live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon,” and the “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina” are among the anticipated blockbusters in theaters this month. “A Minecraft Movie” has become available for home viewing on Max, grossing 0 million at the global box office and generating social media excitement with enthusiastic screenings. Some screenings led to law enforcement being called due to excessive cheering and popcorn throwing. Director Jared Hess commented on the phenomenon, finding humor in the situation and expressing delight at the communal experience. Upcoming streaming releases include the Classic Hitchcock Collection on June 1, “Cleaner” on June 13, “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” on June 27, “Presence” on June 3, “The Actor” on June 30, “Deep Cover” on June 12, and “Love Me” on June 16.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

Google’s Find Hub app redesign is rolling out for Android users

Google has launched the revamped Find Hub app, replacing the previous Find My Device application. This update allows users to track devices, items, and people. The app is now available on the Google Play Store under the name "Find Hub," with the current version being 3.1.337-2. The People tab has exited beta testing, and a redesigned settings page now separates Find Hub and Google Location Sharing features. Future updates planned by Google include precision finding using ultra-wideband technology and enhanced satellite connectivity, expected by the end of 2025. The older Find My Device branding is still referenced on Google's official website during this transition.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

News Weekly: Android Show’s I/O edition, Google teases smart glasses, Nothing Phone 3 is on the way, and more

Google I/O is set to begin on May 20th at the Shoreline Amphitheater in California, with live updates from Android Central. Google has revealed advancements including Gemini, Material 3 Expressive, and enhanced safety tools. Gemini will integrate across the Android ecosystem for a hands-free AI experience. Material 3 Expressive will enhance the user interface in Android 16, focusing on five design components. Wear OS 6 will receive a visual refresh. New warning systems in Android's caller and Google Messages will combat fraud, while the Find My Device feature will evolve into Find Hub with improved tracking capabilities. Warner Bros. Discovery will rebrand Max back to HBO Max this summer, marking the second rebranding in three years. Nothing's Phone 3 is set to launch this summer, priced around £800. Samsung introduced a limited-edition Galaxy Ring in South Korea, featuring a new colorway.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

Google’s Find My Device gets a much-needed update

Google's Android operating system update on May 13 rebranded Find My Device to Find Hub, adding Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tag support and satellite connectivity for improved tracking. Google plans to partner with airlines to enable Bluetooth tag location sharing for lost luggage recovery, launching early next year. The update is part of the Android 16 revamp, which includes personalization options and the introduction of Material 3 Expressive. Additionally, Google I/O announced the transition from Google Assistant to Gemini Live across various platforms for a more intuitive AI experience.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

Locate your lost belongings in more ways with Find Hub on Android.

Android's Find My Device is evolving into Find Hub, enhancing tracking for both possessions and loved ones. New features include built-in luggage tracking from July, a partnership with Peak for ski tracking, and Disney-themed Bluetooth tags from Pixbee. Find Hub will introduce nearby finding capabilities using ultra-wide band (UWB) technology with the moto tag. Later this year, satellite connectivity will be integrated for safety in areas without cellular service. Upcoming partnerships will allow easy sharing of Bluetooth tag locations with select airlines to aid in recovering lost luggage, set to roll out early next year.

BetaBeacon

May 13, 2025

Android 16: 4 game-changing features coming to your phone

- Android 16 has a new look called Material 3 Expressive, with customizable options for color, font, and visual components. - Live updates feature helps users stay on task by surfacing important updates from apps. - Gemini AI integration is expanded to be available everywhere on Android 16, with Gemini Live allowing users to share their screen and camera. - Find Hub is introduced as an app for tracking people, devices, tags, and more, with upcoming satellite connectivity for locating items in remote areas.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Outer Wilds studio finally confirms it’s working on a new game but says it will be ‘years’ before it’s ready to share details

Mobius Digital has announced a new project, six years after the release of Outer Wilds, during the final major update for the game. The studio indicated that further details about the new game will not be available for some time, stating, "It's gonna be a while, on the order of years, before we have any details to share about it." The update includes various gameplay enhancements, art and visuals improvements, user interface adjustments, text and localization updates, and PC-specific changes. Mobius Digital has no further major updates planned for Outer Wilds or Echoes of the Eye as they focus on their next game.

TrendTechie

April 15, 2025

В России «лег» крупнейший торрент-трекер

Users in Russia are experiencing disruptions with RuTracker, the largest Russian-language torrent tracker, with complaints reaching approximately 5,600 by the evening of April 15. A spike of 1,982 issues was reported between 18:16 and 19:16, with users facing connection issues and timeouts. Complaints are widespread, particularly from major cities like Saint Petersburg and Moscow, but the cause of the disruptions is unclear. Additionally, Estonia has reported systemic radio interference from the Saint Petersburg area affecting satellite navigation systems, while ground-based equipment remains functional. There was also a significant outage of WhatsApp affecting users in various regions. Furthermore, Apple Inc. is reportedly considering re-entering the Russian market by establishing parallel imports through countries with lower customs tariffs.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Google is finally dropping this annoying limitation from the Pixel Studio app

Google has begun rolling out the March 2025 Pixel Drop, which includes significant updates for the Pixel 9 series. The Pixel Studio app has been upgraded to allow users to generate images of people using text prompts, a feature that was previously unavailable. Users can create personalized images by describing individuals or scenes and specifying artistic styles like “video game” or “3D cartoon.” This feature supports English, Japanese, and German, though availability may vary by region. Additional enhancements in the update include AI-powered scam protection, multi-cam streaming support, improvements to the screenshot experience, an expanded Satellite SOS feature for more users in the U.S., and new photo and video tools specifically for the Pixel Fold.