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Winsage

September 19, 2026

Windows 11 is getting a better way to find your mouse cursor, and we tried it

Microsoft has released a modernized version of the Mouse Indicator in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26340.9502 on September 18, 2026. This update features a new animation that can be activated through Accessibility settings, allowing users to keep the indicator on until they press the Esc key. Users can choose to activate the Mouse Indicator with a single or double Ctrl press. The previous version displayed a simplistic circle around the pointer briefly, while the new version offers a smoother, more dynamic animation. The feature is currently available only in the Insider build for the Experimental channel, and users can enable it by navigating to Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch > Mouse indicator.

AppWizard

September 16, 2026

Android 17 QPR1 Drops: Top New Features, Customization & UI Changes Explained

Google has begun the rollout of Android 17 QPR1, which includes user interface enhancements, multitasking capabilities, and digital wellbeing features. Key features include: - Pause Point: Introduces a delay before opening distracting apps, encouraging users to engage in calming activities. - Material 3 Blur Expansion: Adds background blur effects to various system surfaces, including the volume panel and power menu. - Multi-Screensaver Support: Allows users to select and switch between multiple screensavers. - Custom Ringtone Vibrations: Users can assign unique vibration patterns for individual ringtones. - Taskbar Recent Apps: Displays actual recent apps on large-screen devices. - HID Access: New APIs enable applications to interact with connected USB and Bluetooth peripherals. - Health Connect Tracking: Natively tracks distance and calories through a built-in step counter. - Media Player Tweaks: Enhancements to the media player carousel and screen recorder functionality. Android 17 QPR1 is initially available for eligible Google Pixel devices, with other manufacturers to follow based on their release schedules.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 now defaults screen recording to your last-used app

Google has updated the screen recorder menu in Android 17 Beta, introducing a more intuitive design with toggles for recording options instead of a dropdown menu. Users can now easily toggle settings for device audio, microphone input, or both on a single page, and the option to display screen touches has been added. The default recording setting has changed to the last used app, enhancing efficiency and privacy by reducing the risk of capturing sensitive information. Additionally, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 includes minor user interface changes, such as refined animations and increased blur effects.

AppWizard

April 3, 2026

Google Vids is ushered into a new era of AI creation and editing with Lyria 3, Veo 3.1

Google Vids has integrated two new AI models, Veo 3.1 and Lyria 3, enhancing the platform for all users, including AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Veo 3.1 improves video quality and allows customization with AI avatars, while Lyria 3 enables users to generate songs based on prompts. All users can now generate video clips for free, and a new Screen Recorder extension for Chrome has been introduced. The update also includes YouTube support for uploading AI-generated content, which defaults to "Private." This follows previous enhancements like AI voiceovers and image-to-video capabilities.

Winsage

February 22, 2026

For all its problems, these are 5 ways Windows 11 makes my life easier every day

Windows 11 operates on nearly 70% of the world's desktops. It features native extraction for compressed files, allowing users to extract files directly from the context menu without third-party applications. The introduction of tabbed browsing in File Explorer helps manage files more effectively, reducing clutter. Snap assist offers layout options for window arrangement, facilitating multitasking. Users can create separate virtual desktops, each customizable with unique wallpapers, to organize different workspaces. Windows 11 includes native screen recording capabilities and an optical character recognition (OCR) feature for extracting text from images and screenshots.

AppWizard

January 28, 2026

Stunning Android 17 Leak: Blur UI Floating Screen Recorder & App Lock

The Android 17 update introduces a system-wide blur UI with a glassy design, enhancing the visual appeal of the notification shade. It features a floating screen recorder with multiple audio input options and touch indicators, allowing for seamless management during recordings. A built-in app lock enhances security through biometric authentication or device passwords, with hidden message previews for locked apps. The update also includes refinements to the notification and quick settings panels. Android 17 is currently in internal builds, expected to launch in 2026, with a preview at the Google I/O event.