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AppWizard
July 23, 2025
Samsung is updating its Good Lock toolkit to ensure compatibility with the One UI 8 update. Home Up has been refined to allow users to customize app launch animations, enhancing the experience beyond what was available in One UI 7. The update includes new tools for the DIY Home Screen feature, such as alignment guides, item grouping options, and a “Page Indicator Hiding” toggle. Users can now also enjoy horizontal scrolling for app sorting. MultiStar, NavStar, and QuickStar have been updated to align with One UI 8, introducing features like a “Launcher widget” for the cover screen. Additionally, two new multi-window settings have been added for devices with multi-window support, including a quick-access icon for flipping screen orientations and toggling between aspect ratios in portrait mode.
AppWizard
July 16, 2025
Mojang announced the discontinuation of its annual summer updates and the mob vote, leading to initial frustration among players. However, nearly a year later, the game's update strategy has resulted in a thriving Minecraft community. Recent updates include the Pale Garden Biome with the Creaking mob, the Vibrant Visuals update with shaders, the Chase the Skies update featuring the Happy Ghast, and the Spring to Life update adding biome variants for pigs and cows, craftable saddles, and the Copper Golem. The last major update under the previous format, the Tricky Trails update, was considered underwhelming. The shift away from cohesive themes has allowed for more frequent and diverse content updates, with five major updates released in the past year. This new approach has revitalized the game, enhancing player engagement and creativity.
AppWizard
July 14, 2025
Google is introducing "featured notebooks" in NotebookLM for desktop users, in partnership with publications like the Atlantic and the Economist. These notebooks provide in-depth advice and analysis, including contributions from Eric Topol and Yellowstone National Park. They are publicly accessible, allowing users to read or generate Audio Overviews. The update, announced on July 14, enhances the app's ability to curate high-quality sources for complex topics. Notable collaborations include public notebooks such as "How to Build a Life" and "The World Ahead 2025." Users can engage with AI for clarification and access AI-generated summaries. The rollout also includes various publicly available notebooks, such as longevity advice from Eric Topol and a science enthusiast’s guide to Yellowstone National Park. The feature builds on the "Public Notebooks" introduced in June, allowing users to compile and share notebooks for collaborative interaction. Discover Sources helps users find credible references by autonomously gathering pertinent information based on user-described topics.
AppWizard
July 12, 2025
During a shroom-hopping race, the starter's pistol misfires, injuring an official and causing chaos among the racers. The narrator reflects on the incident, emphasizing that the official accepted the risks. The narrator competes in the race, navigating oversized fungi and securing a podium position despite complaints from other racers. After the race, the narrator returns to London with various winnings and recounts a day filled with adventures, including rescuing urchins from gangsters and tracking a dirigible. The narrator expresses excitement for upcoming titles and notes the unique charm of Fallen London, which lacks traditional graphics and sound but offers an engaging escape.
AppWizard
July 10, 2025
Villanova University will host an outdoor movie night on August 7th at 7 p.m. at Mendel Field, screening "A Minecraft Movie." Attendees can participate in a craft project from Villanova's Art Gallery and enjoy complimentary ice cream and frozen treats provided by the Public Safety team. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. Parking is available in the S-3 Parking Lot, accessible from Spring Mill Road. For inquiries, community members can email neighbors@villanova.edu.
AppWizard
June 26, 2025
The Steam Summer Sale is set to begin at 6 PM BST. Discounts during the sale can reach up to 95%. Gamers can use the Steam app on mobile devices to add games to their collection or curate wishlists before the sale starts. Popular titles currently discounted include EA FC 25, Horizon Forbidden West, and various Far Cry games. Historical trends indicate that major releases like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Kingdom Come Deliverance II will also be discounted during the sale.
AppWizard
June 26, 2025
The Steam Summer Sale is scheduled to start on June 26 at 6 PM BST / 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST, featuring discounts on popular PC games. Capcom's Spotlight will coincide with the sale, highlighting games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and Pragmata. The Resident Evil 4 remake is expected to have significant discounts, following a previous Capcom Publisher Sale. Monster Hunter Wilds has not seen discounts on Steam since its launch in February. Cyberpunk 2077 is anticipated to be featured prominently due to an upcoming update. Death Stranding Director's Cut is currently discounted by 60% and may see further reductions. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is likely to have a significant discount ahead of its DLC launch in September 2025. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, launched on PC in April, may attract players due to its recent HBO series finale. Baldur's Gate 3 is expected to offer a more substantial discount compared to its previous sale. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is anticipated to receive a significant discount. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is preparing for its first Steam Summer Sale after an earlier 20% reduction. Assassin's Creed Shadows has not yet seen discounts on Steam, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is poised for a significant discount following its January release.
AppWizard
June 24, 2025
Hypixel Studios has announced the cancellation of Hytale, a game first unveiled in December 2018 and intended to compete with Minecraft. The studio, backed by Riot Games, is winding down operations following this decision. Despite initial excitement and a trailer that garnered 61 million views, development faced significant challenges, leading to the conclusion that the game could not be realized as originally promised. Co-founder Noxy expressed disappointment and noted that attempts to reduce the game's scope or delay its release were ultimately dismissed. Riot Games also sought potential investors to rescue Hytale, but these efforts were unsuccessful. Affected staff will receive severance packages and support for their future endeavors.
AppWizard
June 17, 2025
The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie received backlash, prompting the film's team to engage with fans and make significant changes. The film ultimately became the highest-grossing gaming movie, achieving 2.8 million in domestic ticket sales and surpassing the 2023 Super Mario Bros film. It generated nearly a billion dollars in global revenue for Warner Bros. Harry Elonen from Mojang Studios acknowledged the initial marketing missteps and emphasized the importance of emotional connections with fans. The team adapted their strategy based on fan feedback, leading to a successful second weekend box office hold of .6 million. The film's success was attributed to its authentic lore and emotional resonance, with Minecraft being the best-selling video game of all time, and players having spent over 68 million years in-game. The movie grossed over 0 million worldwide by early June, exceeding projections by over 30%. The marketing strategy included embedding Easter eggs and monitoring fan sentiment, resulting in a 6.3 times return on its 0 million production budget and a surge in merchandising.
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