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AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Pixel 10 crashing since October update? Google’s got a fix now

Pixel 10 users, especially those with the Pixel 10 Pro, experienced significant software instability and app crashes following the October update. Google has started rolling out a server-side fix to address these issues, which users should notice without needing to take additional actions. Artem Russakovskii confirmed the fix's deployment and mentioned that a post-mortem will occur within Google. The Android System Intelligence issue is still under investigation.

AppWizard

October 13, 2025

Pixel 10 users say apps are crashing constantly after the latest update

Pixel 10 users are experiencing widespread app crashes following the October 2025 update, with applications freezing or displaying "not responding" errors. The issue is linked to conflicts between Google Play Services and the latest Android update. Some users have found temporary relief by uninstalling updates for Play Services and the Play Store, but the crashes often return. This problem primarily affects Pixel 10 devices, while some Pixel 9 users have reported similar issues. Google has not yet acknowledged the problem, and it may be advisable for users to delay the update until a resolution is provided.

AppWizard

September 20, 2025

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter has a great PC port, but it is a small step back from PH3 releases

GungHo and Falcom have released Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter worldwide, marking Falcom's first multi-platform release globally and its first internal PC port in several years. The PC version includes various display settings, such as fullscreen and windowed modes, resolutions from 320x200 to 4K, and support for different aspect ratios. Graphics options allow players to adjust draw distance, level of detail, light and shadow maps, and more. New features include a "resume from latest save" option. However, some features from previous Trails games are missing, such as arbitrary resolution support and comprehensive ultrawide support. Recommended settings for the Steam Deck target 45fps, while the ROG Ally can achieve a locked 60fps with specific adjustments. Despite its strengths, the port reflects some shortcomings compared to earlier releases.

AppWizard

August 21, 2025

Android 16 QPR2 Update is Out — These Upgrades Might Surprise You

Google has announced the Pixel 10 range and the Pixel Watch 4, along with the release of the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel users. The QPR2 beta introduces features such as lock screen widgets (Hub mode), an expanded dark theme for apps, auto-theming for app icons, improved haptic feedback, a new HDR brightness slider, native PDF editing capabilities, a personal audio switcher for Bluetooth LE devices, and enhanced security with a new Secure Lock Device mode. Users enrolled in the QPR1 beta can transition to the QPR2 beta, which is available for Pixel 6 through Pixel 9 series, the Pixel Tablet, and the upcoming Pixel 10. The stable release of Android 16 QPR1 is expected in September, with the public release of QPR2 anticipated in December.

Winsage

September 18, 2024

Microsoft promises major performance improvements for modern Windows 11 apps | Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft has introduced enhancements to applications developed with the Windows App SDK, resulting in load times that can be up to 50% faster and reduced app sizes. These improvements are primarily due to Native Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) compilation. The Windows App SDK connects Win32 and UWP, providing developers access to modern APIs. Microsoft acknowledged performance issues in its applications, such as Photos and Phone Link, which have slow launch times. A temporary solution suggested is running the app in the background. Native AOT support improves startup times and reduces memory usage, but developers must integrate this feature. Preliminary tests show applications loading up to 50% faster and app packages being eight times smaller. Apps in self-contained mode have seen size reductions of up to 2x. The management of the Edge WebView2 SDK has been revised to minimize app package sizes, although this does not directly improve performance. Applications built with Windows App SDK 1.6 featuring Native AOT are expected to show better performance and smaller file sizes over time, but issues with slow launch times will remain until developers update their apps.

AppWizard

September 7, 2024

YouTube Music for Android gets animated splash screen

YouTube Music has introduced animated splash screens in its user interface with the rollout of versions 7.16 and 7.17 for Android. This update replaces the previous static splash screen and features a smooth transition to a circular logo that reveals a seek bar. The animation aligns with the visual style of the main YouTube app and YouTube TV, creating a cohesive aesthetic. Some users have expressed concerns about delays caused by the animations.