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AppWizard

July 6, 2026

Some of your favorite podcasts are losing their app, but you’ll still be able to listen

Amazon has retired the Wondery podcast app and its Wondery+ subscription service, confirming this through an update to a blog post. Wondery-branded podcasts will continue under Amazon, with the studio producing shows like Armchair Expert and New Heights. Former Wondery+ subscribers are encouraged to explore Audible, which now offers a Standard plan for ad-free access to Wondery podcasts. Wondery’s shows remain accessible on platforms like Apple Podcasts and YouTube. The brand has faced challenges, including layoffs and a restructuring that moved its narrative podcasts to Audible.

AppWizard

July 2, 2026

Amazon Prime’s 12 ‘free’ games for July include critically acclaimed RPG Symphony of War

Amazon has introduced new offerings for Prime subscribers through its Luna gaming service, previously known as Prime Gaming. This month, subscribers can claim the following PC games: - Available now: - CyClones (GOG) - LoneStar (Epic Games Store) - Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga (Epic Games Store) - July 9: - Still There (GOG) - Regular Factory: Escape Room (GOG) - July 16: - Poly Vita (Legacy Games) - Framed Collection (GOG) - Escape Academy (Epic Games Store) - July 23: - In Sound Mind (Amazon Games App) - Mystic Academy: Escape Room (GOG) - July 30: - Zoria: Age of Shattering (GOG) - Weakless (GOG) Players can also claim some of June’s free Prime Gaming titles, including Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, Mafia 3 Definitive Edition, and G Joe: Wrath of Cobra, which will gradually become unavailable throughout the month. All claimed titles remain in the player's library regardless of their subscription status.

AppWizard

July 2, 2026

Gemini Omni is ‘like Nano Banana for video’ and I couldn’t believe the results

Gemini Omni is a video-generation tool launched at Google I/O 2026, part of the June Pixel Drop, designed for creating multimedia content through conversational prompts. It is available on any smartphone with the appropriate Google AI subscription, offering a free version with limited access and more extensive features for subscribers of Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra. Users can create videos by uploading photos or videos and selecting aspect ratios, with the app providing suggestions for prompts. Gemini Omni replaces the Veo models within the Gemini app, although Veo remains available in other Google products. The app includes exclusive features like Screen Reactions and Bubbles for Pixel 10 users.

AppWizard

June 30, 2026

Game Pass Hits The Open Road With RV There Yet? On Xbox And PC

RV There Yet? is a game developed and published by Nuggets Entertainment, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and part of Game Pass for Ultimate, PC, and Premium subscribers. The game is priced at £6.69 for those who wish to purchase it outright. Players navigate through challenges in Mabutts Valley while managing the RV and its occupants, emphasizing teamwork and communication. The gameplay involves driving, resource management, and problem-solving in a cooperative setting. The game is now available for download and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.

AppWizard

June 29, 2026

XBOX PC and Games

The PC is a popular platform for gamers, and Windows 11 enhances this experience with features tailored for gaming. It includes an integrated Xbox app that connects with third-party game stores and Microsoft's gaming ecosystem. The Game Bar allows users to capture screenshots, record video clips, and interact with friends on Xbox Live. Xbox Mode optimizes resource usage for gaming but is not enabled by default. Windows 11 comes with pre-installed gaming features, including the Xbox app and Game Bar, which can be customized through the Settings app. Users can configure display settings, connect an Xbox Wireless Controller, and customize the Game Bar and its widgets. The Xbox app allows users to manage their game libraries, access Game Pass subscriptions, and stream games via Cloud Gaming. Microsoft offers various Xbox Game Pass subscription tiers for access to a library of games. Xbox Mode provides a full-screen, controller-optimized interface that enhances gaming performance.

AppWizard

June 25, 2026

Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max blocks regional chats where users tracked gas availability and shared information about lines at filling stations

The Max messenger has blocked chat groups in at least four Russian regions—Ivanovo, Vladimir, Tver, Krasnokamsk, and Chita—where users were tracking gas availability and information about filling station queues. The chat group "Benzin 33" in the Vladimir region gained 15,000 subscribers in three days, while "Benzin Ivanovo" had around 8,000 members, and the Tver chat reached 9,000 subscribers. The blocking in Vladimir was due to a technical violation related to subscriber registration with Roskomnadzor, while the reasons for blockings in other regions are unclear. Russia is facing a fuel crisis exacerbated by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, leading to restrictions on gasoline sales in over 20 areas and widespread shortages at gas stations. Additionally, the Federal Antimonopoly Service has banned the sale of gasoline on digital platforms, resulting in blocked listings on e-commerce sites like Ozon and Wildberries.

BetaBeacon

June 25, 2026

These 20 premium Android games are now KES 15 or less on Google Play for a limited time

Google Play has launched a Mega Game Sale that discounts 20 popular premium Android games to prices as low as KES 10 in Kenya. The sale is available globally and runs until July 2, with some discounts extending until July 6. The discounted games cover various genres such as tower defense, racing, strategy, action, puzzle, and creativity. Some games may not show discounted prices for Google Play Pass subscribers. These prices are lower than what many people spend on mobile data in a day.

AppWizard

June 24, 2026

This open source app unlocks the Fitbit Air’s premium features at no cost

The Fitbit Air is a screenless fitness wearable that allows users to subscribe to Google Health Premium for advanced health insights. An open-source desktop application named OpenFit, created by developer Flavio Adamo, replicates Google Health Premium's functionalities for free, providing comprehensive health data analysis from the Fitbit Air. OpenFit uses ChatGPT Codex to enhance user experience by interpreting health data. Another developer, Francesco Oddo, has created a similar open-source app, and both are considering collaboration. Users of Fitbit Air can access a three-month free trial of Google Health Premium, and subscribers to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra plans can use the service at no cost.

Tech Optimizer

June 24, 2026

Norton 360 Advanced gets 77% discount, drops price to £2.92/mo — top-rated antivirus, 200GB cloud backup, VPN, parental controls and more

Norton 360 Advanced is currently available at a 77% discount, reducing the monthly cost to £2.92 for protection of up to ten devices. It includes antivirus technology, 200GB Cloud Backup, a Password Manager, a VPN for secure browsing, a Parental Control App, Dark Web Monitoring, Identity Restoration Support, Social Media Monitoring, and Financial Monitoring services.

BetaBeacon

June 24, 2026

Mobile Gaming Market 2026: $157B, iOS vs Android Breakdown

The global mobile gaming market closed at 7.60 billion in 2025, showing significant growth from the previous year. In-app purchases reached billion globally across iOS and Android. The trend is clear: mobile gaming is now larger than ever before. Despite Android's dominance in global device market share, the App Store generates significantly more gaming revenue per user. The iOS user base in the United States and Japan skews towards higher disposable income brackets. The settlement of Epic Games' antitrust case against Google has reshaped mobile gaming platforms in 2025–2026, allowing third-party payment systems on the Play Store.