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November 1, 2024

Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2024 winners

Windows serves as an open platform for a diverse ecosystem of applications, with contributions from solo developers and large enterprises. The Microsoft Store is the primary destination for users to explore these applications. The winners of the 2024 Microsoft Store Awards are as follows: - AI category: djay Pro by Algoriddim - Lifestyle category: Diarium Journal & Diary by T. Parti - Personal Finance category: TradingView by TradingView, Inc. - Business category: Gamma by Gamma - Education category: Typing Land by higopage - Productivity category: Todoist: To-Do List & Planner by Doist Inc. - Music category: Apple Music by Apple Inc. - Health & Fitness category: F.lux by F.lux Software LLC - Medical category: Complete Anatomy 2024 by 3D4Medical - Developer Tools category: oh-my posh by jandedobbeleer - Social category: Pinterest by Pinterest Inc. - Creativity category: Adobe Express by Adobe - Game category: Asphalt Legends Unite by Gameloft - Rising Star category: Endel Music: Focus, Sleep, Relax by Endel Sound Each winner will receive a Store Award Winner badge in the Microsoft Store. The list is subject to final confirmation by the winners.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

Channel 4 app finally comes to Android TV

The Channel 4 streaming app has been launched on Android TV, allowing users to access Channel 4 content directly from devices like Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, and Nvidia Shield TV. Previously, the app was only available on Android smartphones and tablets, and users had to rely on third-party applications or casting from mobile devices. The app's user interface is similar to that of the Kindle Fire TV version, enabling seamless streaming of live content. Upon launching the app on a Google TV Streamer, the framerate adjusts to the European 50Hz standard, aligning with UK broadcast standards. The app is currently not mentioned on Channel 4's support pages for Android TV, suggesting further updates may be coming. Users can download the Channel 4 app from the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Microsoft Will Soon Let People Buy and Play Xbox Games Directly in the Xbox App on Android, Following Google U.S. Ruling – IGN

Microsoft will enable direct purchases and gameplay of Xbox games through the Xbox App for Android users starting in November. This follows a U.S. judge's ruling requiring Google to open its Play Store to competitors for three years, allowing third-party Android app stores access to its catalog. Xbox president Sarah Bond expressed excitement about the ruling, highlighting increased choice and flexibility for players. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced plans for the Epic Games Store to launch on Google Play in 2025, free from Google's fees. Google plans to appeal the ruling, citing concerns over consumer privacy and security. Additionally, Microsoft is developing a browser-based Xbox mobile store to compete with existing app stores.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

6 Apps That Play Hi-Res Audio At Full Quality On Android – SlashGear

High-resolution digital audio (hi-res audio) refers to recordings that exceed the CD standard of 16-bit/44.1kHz. Major subscription music streaming services like Tidal, Apple Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited now emphasize hi-res audio, while Spotify has yet to provide it. Android devices lacked native support for hi-res playback until the release of Android 14 in 2023, which allowed playback exceeding 24-bit/48kHz. USB Audio Player PRO (UAPP) is a flexible app for hi-res audio on Android, supporting bit-perfect playback and streaming from DLNA servers. Tidal supports hi-res playback natively in its Android app and has transitioned to FLAC for hi-res titles. Amazon Music Unlimited offers a large library of hi-res titles and displays DAC output information but lacks clarity on bit-perfect playback support. Apple Music supports hi-res content since May 2021, requiring users to opt in due to file size and bandwidth demands. Neutron Music Player provides advanced audio features and DSP effects for local and network playback, while Poweramp Music Player is known for its extensive format support and customization options but may complicate achieving bit-perfect playback.

AppWizard

August 9, 2024

One UI 6.1.1 makes streaming apps to your Windows PC less annoying

Samsung's One UI 6.1.1 update improves the integration between Galaxy devices and Windows PCs by eliminating the need for users to tap the “start now” button each time they stream an app from their Galaxy phone after the Android 14 update. This change addresses a security modification in Android 14 that required user consent for screen recording, which previously hindered seamless streaming. Users of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 can now enjoy a more fluid streaming experience, although the phone must remain unlocked for streaming to occur.

AppWizard

July 4, 2024

Top streaming apps for Android (movies, TV shows, sports, etc.)

- CyberGhost VPN allows users to access streaming apps on restricted Wi-Fi at work, school, or while traveling abroad. - CyberGhost VPN can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and users can connect to a server in a country where their chosen app is available or to a streaming-optimized server.

AppWizard

May 30, 2024

Introducing Our Redesigned Android TV App: Faster & More User-Friendly

Private Internet Access (PIA) has launched a new Android TV app, following the release of their Apple TV app. The new Android TV VPN app promises a seamless integration for streaming, with compatibility with Dedicated IPs to enhance user experience. The app has been optimized for performance, featuring a redesigned user interface for better accessibility and ease of use.