selfies Archives

BetaBeacon

May 29, 2026

Nintendo is back on mobile, and it wants to turn your selfies into minigames

Nintendo has released a new game called Pictonico for Android and iOS. The game allows players to use their own photos to create a collection of WarioWare-like minigames. There are currently 80 different minigames available, ranging from simple tasks to more complex activities. Players can try out a free demo with three minigames, or purchase volume 1 and volume 2 for additional features.

AppWizard

February 28, 2026

In a world of serious videogames, the Valheim devs’ new co-op dungeon crawler is a reminder that having fun is okay

Begraved is a co-op game developed by Grip Jaw, featuring a blend of cozy gameplay and horror elements. Players embark on missions in dungeons, collecting treasures to sell to a character called the Taxman. The game allows for customization of a hideout, which serves as a central hub for missions and social interaction. Players can revive allies at designated points and float as ghosts to assist teammates. The game includes a selfie camera for fun interactions. The demo is currently available and may contain bugs, as it is an early version.

AppWizard

February 28, 2026

In a world of serious videogames, the Valheim devs’ new co-op dungeon crawler is a reminder that having fun is okay

Begraved is a co-op game developed by Grip Jaw, a team of former Valheim members, blending cozy and horror elements in a genre they call 'friendslop.' Players explore dungeons, collect treasures, and interact with a customizable hideout that serves as a social hub. The game features a narrative framework encouraging player progression and ownership, with mechanics allowing for team revivals and ghost assistance. The demo includes a selfie camera for capturing moments, emphasizing fun and lighthearted gameplay. The demo is available for download after Steam Next Fest, although it is an early version that may contain bugs.

AppWizard

December 19, 2025

Androidify for Wear OS: turn yourself into an Android bot for your Pixel Watch

Google's Androidify app has been updated to allow users to create an Android bot version of themselves for their smartwatches. This feature, which is being rolled out on December 18, enables users to transform selfies into unique Android bots that can be displayed as Wear OS watch faces. The app leverages Gemini and Imagen technologies for customization and allows users to download it from the Play Store. Users can capture a selfie, customize their digital doppelganger, and transfer it to their smartwatch easily. The updated app can dynamically generate a watch face within the phone app, facilitating a seamless transition to the smartwatch. Androidify was initially introduced in September, focusing on personalization, and allows users to reimagine themselves as various characters by uploading images and providing prompts.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

Google decks out its arts & culture app with AI ‘World Toon Video,’ Art Chats

Google is introducing experimental features in its Arts & Culture app, including "World Toon Video," which allows users to turn selfies into cartoon styles for educational clips, and "Learn Everything," which interprets photos of everyday items as metaphors for learning opportunities. Additionally, the app includes "Arts Chat," enabling real-time conversations with AI about artists and their works, along with access to explainer videos on various art genres. These features aim to enhance the educational experience by blending personal interaction with engaging content.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

Peachy – AI Face & Body Editor For Android

Peachy, an AI Face & Body Editor developed by InShot Video Editor, has a rating of 4.8 stars from over 10 million users. It is a free application designed to enhance selfies with professional editing features for both face and body. Key features include cropping and rotating images, adjusting brightness and contrast, an AI object remover, and various filters and presets. The app offers advanced AI capabilities such as intelligent muscle enhancement, body reshaping, face retouching, makeup application, and image quality boosting. Additional tools include portrait enhancement, color enhancement, focus simulation, and night view adjustments. For body contouring, users can sculpt body proportions, enhance curves, and optimize body balance. Skin retouching features allow for smoothing skin, whitening teeth, removing blemishes, and fixing wrinkles. Virtual makeup and hairstyling options include applying AI makeup, boosting hair volume, and changing hair color. Users can contact support via email at peachy.android@inshot.com.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

Pixel Fly:AI Video Generator For Android

Pixel Fly is an AI-powered video generator from Pixel Fly Technology that has a rating of 3.8 stars from over 50,000 users. It allows users to convert static images into videos, refine body appearance, enhance upper-body features, create fashion portraits, and access a wide range of templates. The app is user-friendly and requires no editing skills. It prioritizes user privacy by securely processing photos and not sharing images without permission. Pixel Fly offers free access to its features, making it accessible for content creators and casual users.

BetaBeacon

September 26, 2025

This Android Phone’s Second Screen Turns Into a Game Boy with a Special Retro Case

The Xiaomi 17 Pro models come with a secondary display on the camera island that can turn into a Game Boy-esque console with the Retro Handheld Console Case.

AppWizard

September 23, 2025

This Linux phone with Android app support has three kill switches for complete privacy

The Furi Labs FLX1s is a Linux-based smartphone priced at 9, designed with a focus on user privacy and security. It features three physical kill switches: a microphone kill switch, a camera and GPS kill switch, and a cellular connectivity kill switch. The smartphone weighs 201 grams and has a polycarbonate frame with a glass back, a 6.7-inch display (1600x720 pixels, 90 Hz refresh rate), a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage (expandable via microSD up to 1 TB). It runs on FuriOS, supports Android app compatibility, and features KVM virtualization. The device includes a dual-camera setup (20 MP main and 2 MP macro) and a 13 MP front camera, powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2, with charging via USB Type-C. The first batch has sold out, and preorders for the second batch are being accepted, with shipments expected in October 2025.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

Create Your Own Android Bot with New Androidify Tool

Google has introduced Androidify, a tool for small business owners to design personalized Android bots via a web interface or app. It utilizes advanced AI technology, including Gemini 2.5 Flash for photo captioning and Imagen for creating customized bots from user uploads. Users can animate their bots into 8-second videos using Veo technology, enhancing social media engagement. The tool allows businesses to create unique visual identities for marketing campaigns, although some users may face challenges in navigating AI tools and integrating them into existing strategies.