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AppWizard

September 4, 2026

It’s really starting to look like a new StarCraft game will be revealed at BlizzCon

BlizzCon 2026 is scheduled for September 12-13. Nexon is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to create a new game in the StarCraft series, following a long hiatus since StarCraft Remastered in 2017 and the last original installment, StarCraft 2, in 2010. There is skepticism within the StarCraft community regarding whether the new title will be StarCraft 3 or a shooter. The official StarCraft website has shown unusual activity, suggesting an imminent announcement. Additionally, there is an unexplained one-hour gap in the BlizzCon main stage schedule that fans speculate could be for a StarCraft reveal. Blizzard has also been reportedly developing its own StarCraft shooter since 2024. Recent hiring efforts and a major patch for StarCraft 2 have further fueled speculation about the franchise's future.

AppWizard

September 3, 2026

I replaced Samsung Edge Panels with this free app — and I’m not going back

Panels is a free sidebar launcher app for Android that allows users to swipe in from the edge of the screen for quick access to apps, contacts, widgets, and settings. It features three main pages: Favorites, Shortcuts Panel, and Widgets, which can be expanded with additional pages. The app enhances multitasking by allowing apps to launch in windowed mode, creating app pairs for split-screen viewing, and providing website shortcuts. Customization options include adding new panels, repositioning them, adjusting panel width and height, and changing icon styles and colors. Panels reduces the need to visit the home screen and improves one-handed usage by placing shortcuts within easy reach. However, it has some flaws, such as potential conflicts with Android's gesture navigation and the presence of ads, which can be removed with a one-time payment of .50 for the premium version.

AppWizard

September 3, 2026

Sept. 2026 Android Drop: Find Hub ‘Remembered’ list, Motion Assist, & Keep in Google Messages

Google's September 2026 Android Drop introduces several new features: - The Find Hub and Gemini applications have been upgraded to allow users to track items without traditional tracker tags using voice commands. A "Remembered" tab stores the locations of items, and this feature is available for devices running Android 16 and above. - Motion Assist is a new feature for Android 17+ that helps reduce motion sickness by using a bubble overlay that moves with the vehicle's motion. Users can customize the bubble's appearance, and it can activate automatically when movement is detected. - Gemini Live now includes Guided Vision, which provides verbal descriptions of surroundings, assisting with tasks like reading labels or locating items. This feature will be available for devices running Android 9 and above in regions where Gemini is accessible. - Google Messages is integrating with Google Keep, allowing users to share and update lists directly in chats. This integration includes a "Create list" suggestion and will enhance communication within the messaging platform.

AppWizard

September 3, 2026

Here’s how Googlebooks will stop random files from clogging your desktop

Device Intelligence is a new suite of features for Android-powered laptops that utilizes artificial intelligence to improve user experience. It includes an automatic file sorting capability that organizes documents into topic-based folders, which is initially off by default. Users can activate this feature, which comes with a pop-up description regarding its purpose and privacy. A desktop widget will also be available for easy access to organized collections. Additionally, Device Intelligence integrates with Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM), allowing users to add local files to their notebooks and share files directly from Google Photos. There is a file size limit of 200MB for shared documents. The insights are based on an APK teardown, and not all features may be included in the final release.

AppWizard

September 2, 2026

Developer uses Claude Code to debloat Android smart TV for ‘unbelievable’ performance upgrade — TV now smoother than it was new as autonomous agent deactivates apps, shortens animations, all without root access

A developer, Mert Cobanov, optimized his smart TV using Claude Code, resulting in improved performance that surpasses its original state. He connected to his Android TV via ADB, deactivated unnecessary applications, and installed FLauncher without root access. Cobanov has created a website, "Clean up your Android TV," which provides a four-step process for others to achieve similar results. The process allows for reversibility, ensuring nothing is permanently uninstalled, and includes instructions for restoring specific apps if needed.

Tech Optimizer

September 2, 2026

Connecting My LangGraph AI Agent to Postgres

A stateful LangGraph agent was developed to streamline a 15-minute booking process, mimicking a customer service representative. It features a user-friendly Streamlit UI and a backend powered by a Postgres database. The agent can respond to customer queries, calculate service prices, manage acceptance or rejection of services, propose appointment time slots, and confirm booking details. The agent operates in two persistence modes: in-memory for quick testing and Postgres for durability. Testing can be conducted locally with Streamlit or using Docker to simulate a production environment. Docker allows the application to interact with a PostgreSQL server without local installation, enhancing reproducibility. The project includes a docker-compose.yml file to initiate a PostgreSQL container, and users can also utilize a cloud-based Postgres solution. The application behavior remains consistent regardless of the database setup. The complete source code is available on GitHub for testing and further enhancements.

AppWizard

September 1, 2026

September Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and more

The September Android Drop introduces features to enhance connectivity, including the ability to track essential items using Gemini integrated into Find Hub. Users can remember the locations of important items by saying, “Hey Google, remember in Find Hub that I put my passport in my bedroom drawer,” and can attach photos for easier identification. This functionality will be available on Android 16+ devices in supported regions.

AppWizard

September 1, 2026

The latest Android Drop brings an unexpected crossover between Google Messages and Keep

Google has introduced a collaborative checklist feature in Google Messages, allowing chat participants to create, edit, and mark items as completed within conversations. This feature is powered by Google Keep and can be initiated by tapping the (+) icon next to the message input box. A smart suggestion feature prompts users to create a list when items are mentioned. The checklist syncs back to Google Keep, though it is unclear if a backup will be saved there. The rollout begins today for most recent Android devices.

Winsage

September 1, 2026

ReactOS 0.4.16 serves ’90s Windows nostalgia with fewer bugs

ReactOS has released version 0.4.16, which includes a unified boot and live CD image, a graphical installer, and significant upgrades to video, audio, networking, and storage stacks. The update addresses compatibility issues with legacy software, particularly with video drivers and the kernel’s system page table entries, improving stability. A new HD audio bus driver has replaced an older implementation, and the UniATA driver has been replaced with a new ATA driver for better compatibility and boot times. Networking capabilities have improved with expanded support for adapters and asynchronous connections. A headless Server Core installation type has been introduced, and compatibility restrictions with Windows Server 2003 have been lifted. ReactOS remains in an alpha state, and version 0.4.16 is available for download.

Tech Optimizer

September 1, 2026

Connecting My LangGraph AI Agent to Postgres

A stateful LangGraph agent was developed to streamline a 15-minute booking process, featuring a user-friendly Streamlit UI and a backend powered by a Postgres database. The agent responds to customer queries, calculates service pricing, manages service acceptance, suggests time slots, and confirms appointment details. It operates in two modes: in-memory for rapid testing and Postgres for persistent storage. Testing can be done locally using Docker, which simulates a Postgres environment, or with a hosted Postgres instance. The project includes a docker-compose.yml file to initiate a PostgreSQL 16 container, allowing the application to connect to the database. Data persistence is ensured through Docker volumes, and the application can be run with specific commands after setting up the environment variables. The system has been tested successfully, demonstrating its ability to manage bookings and maintain data integrity across sessions. Future enhancements are planned to improve the booking workflow and integrate additional communication channels.