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May 21, 2025

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 starts rolling out with Material 3 Expressive

Google has begun the rollout of Android 16's first Beta, known as Android 16 QPR1 (BP31.250502.008), for enrolled users of the Pixel 6 series and newer devices, including Pixel tablets. This update features the new Material 3 Expressive UI, which enhances user experience with a focus on color, shape, size, motion, and containment. Notable features include Gemini's live notifications, improved screen recording, and a redesigned Settings app with color-coded icons. The update also includes bug fixes, performance optimizations, and August 2025 security patches. Users who have previously enrolled in the Android 16 Beta will receive this update automatically.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Best Android Security Apps for Enterprise and Personal Use

Android holds a 71.65% market share as the leading mobile operating system. In 2025, users face sophisticated cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing scams. Android Enterprise provides a multi-layered defense system validated by the U.S. Department of Defense, featuring AI-driven threat detection that blocks 99.8% of malware through 100,000 daily app scans. It supports three device management models: Fully Managed Devices (COBO), Work Profiles (BYOD), and Dedicated Kiosk Mode. Recent enhancements include automated security patch deployment and hardware-backed key attestation. Leading Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions include TinyMDM, which offers real-time location tracking and remote device wiping, and integrates with Microsoft Intune for conditional access. Harmony Mobile combines app reputation scanning with network-level phishing prevention. Emerging trends in enterprise security include AI-powered anomaly detection, with 42% of enterprises adopting Zero Trust principles, and rugged device management optimized for industrial environments. For personal protection, Bitdefender Mobile Security leads AV-Test rankings, Kaspersky Premium blocks 5.6 million malware attacks monthly, and Norton 360 Deluxe includes biometric app locking. Privacy tools like ExpressVPN and DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser enhance user security. Google's Project Zero reports a 35% decline in critical Android vulnerabilities, attributed to improved patch adoption. The convergence of enterprise and personal security solutions is emphasized, with a focus on AI/ML integration for enterprises and comprehensive protection suites for individuals.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

AI Mode levels up with new AI features, stealing Google Search’s spotlight

Google's advancements in AI Mode and Search include the rollout of a custom version of the Gemini 2.5 model, enabling users to pose complex queries. Project Astra introduces multimodal capabilities, allowing real-time conversations with Gemini using device cameras. The AI can process website elements and perform tasks like adding items to shopping carts or creating travel itineraries. Users can ask AI Mode to find specific tickets or activities tailored to their interests, with curated suggestions provided. AI Mode will enhance online shopping by integrating with the Shopping Graph, offering visually engaging product listings and a virtual "try-on" feature. Users can upload photos to experiment with outfits and track prices for products. The virtual try-on experience is being rolled out in Search Labs for U.S. users, with full availability of AI Mode in the U.S. starting today.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Android 16 QPR1 delivers a colorful Settings app redesign [Gallery]

Android version 16 QPR1 introduces a redesigned Settings app featuring a vibrant palette of pastel colors, moving away from the previous monochromatic gray interface. This update aligns with Google's Material 3 Expressive design language, enhancing user experience through bold aesthetics. The lock screen has also adopted a bolder appearance. Each category in the Settings app is now represented by unique hues, aiding navigation, although color assignments do not follow a strict logic. The functionality of the app remains unchanged, with the redesign aimed at creating a more inviting user environment.

Winsage

May 20, 2025

Microsoft releases emergency hotfix for Windows 10’s May update issues

Microsoft released an out-of-band update, KB5061768, for Windows 10 users to address urgent security vulnerabilities. This update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog for Windows 10 versions 1903 and later, including Windows 10 LTSB, and supports both x86 and x64 architectures. The download size ranges from 415 MB to 711 MB. The update is crucial for users experiencing BitLocker issues and blue screen crashes after the May Windows 10 patch, particularly on devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology enabled on 10th-generation Intel vPro processors or newer. Users unable to install the update due to boot issues should disable Intel VT for Direct I/O and Intel Trusted Execution Technology in the BIOS/UEFI settings to allow normal startup and apply the update.

Tech Optimizer

May 20, 2025

How to Set Up PostgreSQL with NestJS and Docker for Fast Local Development: A Quick Guide

Launching a new project with PostgreSQL for NestJS development can be efficiently managed by running a local PostgreSQL instance in Docker. This setup includes a Dockerfile for the NestJS application, a docker-compose.yml file to connect Node and PostgreSQL, and an .env file for environment variables. The Dockerfile specifies a Node environment, while the docker-compose.yml file configures services for both the database and the API. The database service uses the PostgreSQL image, and the API service builds from the Dockerfile, ensuring that the database persists through reboots. An .env file is created to store configuration details such as database user, password, and database name. Additionally, package.json scripts are enhanced for quick access to the database and application containers. In the NestJS application, the main startup file initializes the app, and a TypeORM configuration file is provided for database connection settings. Common development commands include starting the services, viewing logs, tearing down containers, and accessing the database and application shells.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

I activated the Linux terminal on my Pixel, and you should too

Google's Pixel devices now include a Linux Terminal app, introduced with the March 2025 Pixel Drop update. This app allows users to access a version of Debian on their smartphones, enabling them to execute commands, install packages, and perform internet-related tasks similar to a desktop Linux terminal. The app is available for Pixel phones running Android 15 or newer and is currently exclusive to these devices. To activate the app, users must enable Developer options, toggle on the Linux development environment, and install the app, which has a download size of approximately 565MB. The feature is experimental and may have bugs, such as persistent notifications and connectivity issues. The app operates within a virtual machine, isolating it from the device's data but allowing access to the Downloads folder.

Tech Optimizer

May 20, 2025

Running I/O intensive workloads on PostgreSQL with Amazon EBS io2 Block Express

Databases are essential for organizations, and their performance is critical to user experience and operational efficiency. AWS introduced Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) io2 Block Express in December 2020 to address performance issues related to storage latency during database operations. This solution enhances storage management for high-performance database servers, supporting up to 256,000 IOPS and 4,000 MiB/s throughput per volume, with a maximum volume size of 64 TiB and sub-millisecond disk I/O latency. A performance comparison was conducted between PostgreSQL databases on Amazon EBS gp3 and io2 Block Express, utilizing the HammerDB benchmarking tool. The analysis involved four tests: OLTP Load test, OLTP Stress test, OLAP Load test, and OLAP Stress test, using r5b.24xlarge EC2 instances. Results indicated that io2 Block Express outperformed gp3 by 2.08 times in transactions per minute (TPM) and provided significantly lower latency for both OLTP and OLAP workloads. Key differences between gp3 and io2 Block Express include durability, with io2 offering 99.999% durability compared to gp3's 99.8% – 99.9%. The maximum IOPS for gp3 is 16,000, while io2 supports up to 64,000 IOPS. Pricing for gp3 is approximately ,375.36/month, while io2 Block Express costs around ,408/month, reflecting its premium performance capabilities. In benchmarking tests, io2 Block Express demonstrated superior performance, achieving 3.95 times faster average performance than gp3 across all scenarios. It is particularly suitable for mission-critical applications requiring consistent sub-millisecond latency and high durability.

Winsage

May 20, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Emergency Update For Windows Users

Microsoft has released an emergency update for Windows 10 due to issues following May’s mandatory security update, which caused BitLocker Recovery screens and Blue Screens of Death for users. The problem primarily affects devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology on 10th generation or later Intel vPro processors. Users who encounter these issues are advised to disable Intel VT for Direct I/O and Intel TXT in BIOS/UEFI settings, install update KB5061768, and then re-enable the settings. Microsoft has stated that its support team cannot retrieve lost BitLocker recovery keys. This issue mainly impacts enterprise users, as consumer devices generally do not use Intel vPro processors.

Winsage

May 20, 2025

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 power users and developers new Advanced Windows Settings

Microsoft has introduced Advanced Windows Settings, replacing the previous For Developers segment, aimed at enhancing user control for developers and power users. This feature consolidates various options into a single interface, making it easier to access settings that were previously hidden or difficult to find. Key features include easy toggles for displaying file extensions, options to show folder paths in Explorer’s top bar, and a method to run software as a different user. The Advanced Windows Settings will allow users to customize their experience with powerful settings, such as enabling File Explorer with GitHub version control, currently available in the Windows Insider Program. To access these features, users must install the latest Beta or Dev build of Windows 11 and activate the new settings page using the command: vivetool /enable /id:56005157.