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AppWizard

April 7, 2026

There’s a brilliant fingerprint hack hiding on your Samsung phone — here’s how to use it

Samsung's Good Lock app allows users to personalize their devices, including a feature that enables different fingerprints to launch specific applications. Users can register multiple fingerprints and assign unique actions to each, such as opening Instagram with a left thumb or the Notes app with a right index finger. To set this up, users must download the Good Lock app, register their fingerprints, and use the Routines+ plugin to create routines that define actions for each fingerprint. This feature enhances convenience and productivity by providing quick access to frequently used apps and tasks.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

LG’s new OLED monitor is gaming’s most-wanted panel right now, and it finally has a price

The LG Ultragear 39GX950B-B is a 39-inch ultrawide gaming monitor with a resolution of 5,120 x 2,160 (4K) and a refresh rate that can switch between 165Hz and 330Hz. It is priced at 9.99 for pre-order. The monitor features a 21:9 aspect ratio and offers exceptional contrast with true black levels, a peak brightness of 500 nits, and vibrant HDR content. The larger 45-inch 45GX950A-B OLED monitor from LG is priced just shy of ,000 and is considered less newsworthy due to its availability and size, which may not fit all gaming setups. For a more budget-friendly option, LG offers the 32GX850A-B, a 32-inch OLED monitor with a 4K resolution and similar refresh rates, priced at 9.99.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

PC Users Can Claim Over $25 Of Free Games, No Subscription Required

PC gamers can access complimentary titles from the Epic Games Store every Thursday, with no fees or subscriptions required. This week's offerings include "Clone Drone in the Danger Zone," a beat 'em up game released in 2021, typically priced at .99, and "TOMAK: Save the Earth Regeneration," celebrating its 25th anniversary, usually priced at .99. "Clone Drone in the Danger Zone" features various modes, including Story Mode, Endless Mode, and multiplayer options, and has a 96% Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. "TOMAK" involves nurturing a goddess to prevent Earth's destruction. The next batch of free games will be available on Thursday, April 9, at 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Samsung to End Messaging App, Switch Users to Google

Samsung will discontinue its Samsung Messages app in July 2026, urging users to switch to Google Messages. Users should download Google Messages and set it as their default messaging app before the shutdown. Users with older Android devices (Android 11 or earlier) will not be affected. Newer Samsung Galaxy models will not be able to download Samsung Messages from the Galaxy Store.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Gemini could finally catch up to other Google apps with this visual upgrade

Google is exploring the integration of wallpaper-based theming within its Gemini feature in the Google app, aiming to unify the visual experience across applications and phase out the white-and-blue color scheme. The experimentation is underway with version 17.12.51 of the Google app, where users have noticed changes in the Gemini overlay that adapts to the user's wallpaper. The overlay now features a subtly tinted bar and a darker button for Gemini Live, reflecting the system's theme. However, other elements like button shapes remain unchanged. The main Gemini app still displays its traditional colors, indicating that the rollout of the theming feature is in its early stages. Insights from an APK teardown suggest potential future features, but some may not reach public release.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Five new Steam games you probably missed (April 7, 2026)

Steam releases around a dozen new games daily. The following are details of some notable upcoming PC games: - Stiff Neck - Release Date: April 3 - Developer: 伤官制作组 Team Uranian - Description: A life simulation game where players control Kazio, a Polish man adjusting to life after losing his job at a coal mine, now working at a convenience store and facing financial challenges. - Wasteland Bites - Release Date: April 4 - Developer: CosmicDev - Description: A game where players operate a food truck in a post-apocalyptic world, cooking while defending against aliens and mutants. - It Has My Face - Release Date: April 4 - Developer: NightByte Games - Description: A roguelike game where players navigate a world filled with doppelgangers, aiming to eliminate their lookalike before being found out, featuring both solo and multiplayer modes. - Grime 2 - Release Date: April 1 - Developer: Clover Bite - Description: A sequel to a combat-focused platformer where players can mold defeated enemies into attacks, featuring a parry-centric combat system and challenging boss battles.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

This Free Android App Uses Sound to Fight Motion Sickness

Samsung's Hearapy app addresses motion sickness by using sound to alleviate symptoms. It is based on a study from Nagoya University that found exposure to a 100Hz tone for one minute can reduce motion sickness. The app emits a 100 Hz bass sine wave at 80-85dB through earphones, engaging the vestibular system to override conflicting sensory signals. Listening for 60 seconds can provide about two hours of relief. The app is available on the Google Play Store and works with any Android device. For optimal results, users should listen at a high volume, and Samsung recommends using Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for best sound quality. Other compatible options include the Soundpeats H3 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2. The Puro Sound Labs PuroPro is suggested for younger users due to its volume limit.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Researchers find 50 ‘dangerous’ Android apps that are secretly hijacking phones: Who is at risk

Recent findings from McAfee have revealed a malware campaign named Operation NoVoice that has infiltrated over 50 applications on the Google Play Store, which collectively received over 2.3 million downloads before being removed. The malware uses a rootkit attack strategy to gain administrator-level control of Android devices while remaining undetected. Affected apps appeared benign, performing tasks like cleaning files or managing photos, but were secretly communicating with a remote server to send device information. This allowed attackers to deploy custom exploit code, achieving root-level access and posing significant security risks. The malware persists even after factory resets, potentially requiring firmware reinstallation for complete removal. Users with older or unpatched Android versions are at greater risk, as well as anyone who downloaded the compromised apps.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Apple removes Jack Dorsey’s P2P messenger Bitchat from China App Store

Apple has removed Jack Dorsey's decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, from its China App Store following a request from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). The app's beta version was also suspended in the region. Dorsey confirmed that Bitchat was removed in February, and Apple stated that all apps must comply with local laws and regulations. The CAC noted that Bitchat violated regulations requiring online services that can influence public opinion to undergo a security assessment. Bitchat remains available in other countries, with over 3 million downloads on Chrome and more than 1 million on Google Play.

Winsage

April 6, 2026

The new Copilot app for Windows 11 is really just Edge in disguise

Microsoft's new Copilot application for Windows 11 operates as a hybrid web application that essentially launches Microsoft Edge, functioning more as a rebranded browser wrapper than a standalone AI assistant. The installation replaces the previous native Copilot app with a version that includes Microsoft Edge files, such as msedge.exe and msedge.dll, within a WebView2 container. A user demonstrated that renaming the Copilot executable to msedge.exe allowed it to launch Microsoft Edge directly. Microsoft has expressed a goal to develop 100% native applications for Windows 11, but it is unclear if this will apply to the current Copilot.