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AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Skul Hero Slayer, Children of Morta, Dead Cells, more

Mid-week Android game and app deals are available, featuring discounts on devices and apps. The 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is reduced by up to 0, and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has discounts of up to 0. Select Odyssey gaming monitors are part of a Buy One Get One FREE promotion. Notable app titles on sale include "Skul: The Hero Slayer," "Children of Morta," and "Dead Cells."

BetaBeacon

May 10, 2025

Try these 5 Apps and Games for Android and iOS, tried and tested!

- Delta Force is a popular multiplayer first-person shooter originally released on PC. - Battles in Delta Force take place in 24 vs. 24 with large teams on large maps. - The game has different modes, including an "Operations" mode and a co-op campaign mode. - Delta Force is free to install but contains microtransactions for cosmetic items. - Run&Grow is an app that tracks running sessions and rewards users with virtual garden decorations. - Remember - A Brain Add-On helps users remember where they stored important items by taking photos. - Command Stick is an Android app that adds a floating widget for quick access to commands. - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is a mobile game where players beat up enemies with different characters from the Ninja Turtles universe.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Human Fall Flat, Quest of Wizard, Sun Origin, more

A selection of top-tier Android games and applications, including Human Fall Flat, Quest of Wizard, and Sun Origin Post Apocalypse, are available at discounted prices. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 has a price drop, and the Galaxy Watch 7 is available at a 0 discount. Customers purchasing the Galaxy Watch Ultra will receive a complimentary pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

One UI 8 Watch will get a Shortcuts app, and here’s what it does (APK teardown)

Samsung will release the One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch later this year, featuring a new application called Shortcuts. This app will allow users to place app shortcuts on the smartwatch's home screen in two tile sizes: 2×1 and 2×2. The setup process will include user-friendly prompts like "Select apps" and "Tap to add apps." This feature aims to streamline access to frequently used applications, reducing the time needed to launch them and enhancing the overall user experience.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Streets of Rage 4, Roundguard, Front Armies, more

The afternoon features various Android game and app deals, including a significant discount on the 1TB unlocked Pixel 9 Pro XL. The device is now available at a notable price reduction. Additionally, Spigen’s Lite Fit fabric Galaxy Watch Ultra Band is offered at an attractive price. Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ is also highlighted for its performance and functionality. Notable app deals include "Streets of Rage 4," "Roundguard," and "Front Armies."

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

Google just gave the Pixel Watch app a fresh light theme makeover

Google's Pixel Watch companion app has transitioned to a light theme, moving away from its previous dark aesthetics. This change has been rolled out via a server-side update, with users noticing the new vibrant white backdrop on their Android devices. There is no option to toggle between themes in the app settings, indicating that the update was implemented without user intervention. The last official app update was version 3.4, released in April. The app operates independently of the phone's theme settings. Earlier this year, Pixel Studio also adopted a light theme, while the Clock app remains dark. The Pixel Watch is expected to receive a significant operating system update, possibly introducing Wear OS 6 based on Android 16, during the Google I/O 2025 event, but it will continue to run on Android 15 for now.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

This is the notification manager Google should’ve built for Android years ago

Buzzkill is a premium application designed to help users manage notifications on their devices through customizable "rules." It allows users to dictate responses to notifications based on the application sending them, the content of the notification, and the desired action. Buzzkill offers 25 actions, including dismissing notifications, obfuscating content, reading notifications aloud, and triggering device functions. Users can create rules to suppress spam, prioritize important messages, copy one-time PINs, batch news notifications, and manage smartwatch alerts. The app is priced at .99 and requires regular updates and adjustments to maintain effectiveness.

AppWizard

April 15, 2025

Gemini on Wear OS should stick to the Assistant status quo, mostly

Google is set to introduce Gemini support to Wear OS smartwatches, replacing the existing Google Assistant. This transition follows Google's plan to fully transition to Gemini, starting with Android phones and expanding to tablets, Android Auto, headphones, Nest speakers, Google TV, and smartwatches. Insights from 9to5Google suggest that Gemini may be a straightforward app enhancement rather than a radical overhaul. The Pixel 9a features a Tensor G4 chip but has limited AI capabilities due to its 8GB of RAM, while the Pixel Watch 3 has 2GB of RAM and older Arm Cortex cores, which may hinder Gemini's performance compared to Assistant. There is potential for improved interaction with applications through Gemini extensions, but true Gemini Live-style conversations on smartwatches may not be feasible without significant battery drain. Future iterations of the Pixel Watch may showcase enhanced Gemini capabilities, especially with a new Wear OS chip expected from Qualcomm, but Google's current focus is on ensuring Gemini operates effectively on existing Android watches.

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

How to switch to grid app view on a Google Pixel Watch

The Google Pixel Watch 3 allows users to customize their experience by switching between list view and grid view for app organization. In list view, apps are arranged alphabetically, while grid view displays three icons per row for intuitive navigation. To switch to grid view, tap the side Crown, scroll to the bottom of the App List, select the App View option with the grid icon, and the apps will display in grid format. The Google Pixel Watch 3 is noted for its enhancements, particularly in battery life, and integrates well with other smart devices, making it a popular choice in the smartwatch market.

Winsage

April 5, 2025

Introducing Windows on arm. And by arm, we mean wrist

Gustave Monce, a PhD student from Bordeaux, is working on a project to run Windows on the Google Pixel Watch 3, referred to as "Windows on ARM." Initially announced on April Fools' Day, Monce clarified that the project is serious and involves UEFI on the Pixel Watch 3 with the capability to boot Windows and Linux. He has previously developed DuoWOA, enabling Windows 11 to run on Microsoft's Surface Duo, and is also working on LumiaWOA for the Nokia Lumia 950 and 950XL. The smartwatch project utilizes an Arm64 build of Windows PE, allowing the Pixel Watch 3 to boot a WinPE image via UEFI, though the final installation steps remain undocumented. Monce describes the project as real and goofy, acknowledging its current limitations while inviting others to explore the code.