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AppWizard

May 12, 2025

How to get free games on PlayStation, PC and Xbox

The Epic Games Store offers a free game every week, featuring indie titles and blockbuster games like GTA 5 and Death Stranding. Amazon Prime Gaming provides free games for subscribers, including titles like the Mafia trilogy and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Xbox users can access free games through Amazon Prime Gaming and occasional offers on the Xbox Store, with current availability of Minecraft Legends. Microsoft also provides older titles for free sporadically, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a vast library of games for a monthly fee. On PlayStation, free games are primarily found through free-to-play titles like Fortnite, with PlayStation Plus offering access to a catalog of games, including The Last of Us Part I and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

BetaBeacon

November 17, 2024

I tried gaming on the Google TV Streamer, and it was just awful

The Google TV Streamer does not support all three modes of the 8bitdo SN30 Pro Plus controller, with only D-input mode working reliably for both Android TV and Google TV. Playing native Android games on the device is possible but may have latency and performance issues. Emulated console games are difficult to play due to the lack of expandable storage and a native file explorer. Streaming games from a PC using Moonlight provides the best gaming experience on the Google TV Streamer. Overall, the Google TV Streamer is not recommended as a gaming machine, and using a phone or investing in a more powerful streaming device like the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is suggested for better gaming performance.

AppWizard

November 4, 2024

Google TV removed its best new app, but it’ll be back soon

Google TV's Freeplay app, initially launched on the Google TV Streamer, was rolled out to additional devices in September but was removed shortly after due to an issue causing increased crashes for some users. Currently, the app is only accessible on Google's flagship streaming box. Google has temporarily disabled the app on affected devices and plans to implement a fix soon, with the updated guide expected to be available for all Google TV devices in the coming months. The Freeplay app offers access to over 150 free channels and features a user-friendly interface for sorting content.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

New Android Spyware Warning—Do Not Install These Apps

Android users are being warned about a new variant of the FakeCall malware, which can intercept calls, live-stream device screens, and manipulate text messages and camera functions. This updated spyware prompts users to set it as the default call handler, granting it control over all calls. Users are advised not to designate unfamiliar apps as default call handlers, avoid sideloading apps, and ensure Play Protect is activated. The FakeCall app can redirect users to malicious lines that mimic legitimate banking interfaces, risking unauthorized access to sensitive information. Google is enhancing Play Protect to monitor apps from outside the Play Store and plans to introduce live threat detection in the upcoming Android 15 update. Zimperium offers resources to help identify FakeCall apps and encourages users to check their default call handler settings and permissions.

AppWizard

September 25, 2024

Mersive Technologies Launches Mersive Smart App

Mersive Technologies has launched Mersive Smart, an application that transforms Android-based smart TVs or streaming devices into collaboration hubs, targeting small to medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare settings. It features wireless content-sharing, multi-share functionality for simultaneous connections, and an intuitive interface for easy setup. The app includes enterprise-grade cloud management and will receive free updates for mobile device sharing and digital signage. Mersive Smart is designed with security in mind, holding certifications such as ISO 27001 and HIPAA, and is available for download on the Google Play store at no cost, with subscription plans starting at per year.

AppWizard

September 19, 2024

Google TV Freeplay gets a redesigned app with favorite channels, more [Gallery]

Google TV has expanded its Freeplay offerings by introducing new free channels and a redesigned app experience. The updated app features an organized channel guide that allows users to sort content by categories such as recently watched and popular selections, along with a "Favorites" section for easy access to preferred channels. The rollout of the new design began recently, but users may experience inconsistencies during the transition, with some devices displaying the Freeplay icon and others retaining the "Free Channels" label. Additionally, Google TV is preparing to release a new streaming device.