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AppWizard

September 28, 2026

I turned off these 8 Google Messages features, and the app is so much better now

Google Messages has evolved to include features such as read receipts, Gemini integration, typing indicators, and chat bubbles. Some users find these enhancements beneficial, while others view them as intrusive. The author disabled several features for a more streamlined experience, leading to less clutter and fewer distractions. The features disabled include: 1. Gemini Button: A floating icon for AI-assisted messaging, which can be disabled in Message settings. 2. Profile Sharing: Allows visibility of name and photo to contacts, with customizable privacy settings available. 3. Outgoing Message Sounds: Can be turned off to create a quieter messaging environment. 4. Floating Chat Heads (Bubbles): Can be disabled to avoid distractions and protect sensitive information. 5. Follow-Up Reminders: Prompts to respond to message threads, which can be turned off in Message settings. 6. Read Receipts and Typing Indicators: Create pressure to respond quickly and can be disabled in Message settings. 7. Sensitive Content Warnings: Can misidentify benign images and can be turned off for a smoother experience. 8. Smart Reply and Suggested Actions: Offers quick responses that may not fit all conversations and can be disabled. These adjustments have improved the author's messaging experience, allowing for more personal and less stressful interactions.

AppWizard

January 6, 2026

AGI Inc.’s Android app can use your phone for you

AGI, Inc. has a valuation of 0 million and is developing AI assistants that mimic human interaction with devices. At CES 2026, the company showcased its Android app, currently in private beta, which allows users to delegate tasks across various apps using voice or text commands. The app is powered by custom AI models developed through reinforcement learning and utilizes accessibility features to navigate and execute tasks on smartphones. AGI, Inc. aims to transition to a fully local model within six months and is collaborating with Qualcomm and Samsung. The company has received million in funding from venture capital firms and has 30,000 individuals on its app's waitlist.

AppWizard

October 22, 2025

Meta rolls out warnings to help protect older WhatsApp and Messenger users from scams

Online scams are evolving, particularly on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger, with older individuals being especially vulnerable. In response, Meta is implementing new warning systems in its messaging applications during Cybersecurity Awareness Month to encourage users to be cautious. On WhatsApp, users will receive warnings when attempting to share their screens with unknown contacts during video calls, aimed at preventing sensitive information disclosure. Meta is also promoting Security Checkup and Privacy Checkup tools, along with encouraging the use of Passkeys to enhance security. For Messenger, Meta is testing advanced scam detection features that alert users about potential scams from new contacts and allow users to submit messages for AI reviews. Users will receive details on identified scams and suggested actions. Meta is collaborating with various organizations, including the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center, to combat fraud targeting older adults and share resources for investigations. Additionally, Meta has partnered with Match Group to dismantle fraudulent Facebook Groups posing as dating support services. They have provided tips for older adults to avoid scams, including being cautious with unsolicited communications, consulting trusted individuals before acting, and using official customer service channels for assistance.

AppWizard

September 25, 2025

Open Rights Group challenges VPN crackdown, says a ban wouldn’t work without extreme “authoritarianism”

Since the implementation of age verification measures under the UK Online Safety Act, there has been a significant increase in VPN usage among the public. The UK government has expressed concerns about this trend and suggested actions to address it, while the Open Rights Group (ORG) argues that such measures may worsen existing issues. VPNs allow users in the UK to bypass age verification by connecting to servers in jurisdictions without such requirements. Children’s commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has called VPN usage a loophole that needs closing, but ORG emphasizes that VPNs are not the core issue and is campaigning for reform of the Online Safety Act. ORG representative James Baker highlighted that while younger children may not use VPNs, teenagers can easily find ways to circumvent restrictions. He also noted that adults use VPNs due to distrust in age assurance technologies and warned that banning VPNs could lead to extreme digital authoritarianism. VPNs serve various purposes for teenagers, and enforcing restrictions could push users toward less secure alternatives.

Winsage

September 9, 2025

Microsoft Unveils AI Upgrades for Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft is introducing enhancements for Windows 11 tailored for Copilot+ PC users, leveraging artificial intelligence to improve productivity for creative and collaborative tasks. Key features include advanced voice dictation called "Live Captions with Voice Clarity," which uses neural processing units (NPUs) for real-time transcription and noise suppression, and "Studio Effects" for webcams, offering AI-powered filters like background blur and eye contact simulation. These tools will integrate with applications like Microsoft Teams, reducing reliance on third-party software. However, the introduction of AI-suggested actions in File Explorer has drawn criticism for potentially cluttering the interface. The updates require specific hardware, creating a divide between users with NPU-enabled machines and standard Windows users, which may influence the adoption of new laptops from partners like Qualcomm and AMD.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

‘Ask Photos’ in Google Photos shows results faster, so you’re not waiting on Gemini

Google has updated its Photos application to enhance the speed of the Ask Photos feature for broader queries. The update allows users to search for general terms like "beaches" or "dogs," with Ask Photos prioritizing relevant results while Gemini refines specific outcomes. Initially launched in September 2024, Ask Photos has undergone a redesign of its Gemini chat interface. The speed enhancement targets the AI's performance in handling broad queries, delivering immediate results in a grid view of images. The feature is now available to English-speaking users in the U.S. aged 18 and older, moving beyond its early access phase. Additionally, the user interface has been refined to include a "try asking" section with suggested actions.

Winsage

March 21, 2025

Windows 11’s File Explorer will soon unzip files faster

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Preview Build 27818 to Insiders on the Canary Channel, optimizing the extraction process for zipped files in File Explorer. The update improves performance when unzipping large archives with many small files. Additionally, the update removes the "suggested actions" feature for clipboard items, which was related to Skype, as Microsoft plans to retire Skype on May 5.

Winsage

March 20, 2025

Windows 11 File Explorer is about to get a speed boost

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27818 for users in the Canary Channel, enhancing File Explorer's performance for extracting zip files. The update includes general improvements and fixes, such as displaying additional details about Pluton TPM chips in the Windows Security app. The suggested actions feature for copying phone numbers or future dates is being deprecated. A critical fix addresses a d3d9.dll crash affecting application launches. Other improvements include enhanced performance for unzipping files, fixes for File Explorer Home loading issues, taskbar app window preview corrections, resolution of a ctmon.exe crash impacting typing, fixes for Settings launch errors, graphics performance improvements, resolution of Visual Studio Code installation issues with Admin Protection, and fixes for Remote Desktop freezing issues. Additionally, a fix addresses application opening failures related to a virtual machine component error.

Winsage

March 19, 2025

Mysterious Windows 11 “actions” menu appears in latest preview build — here’s what it’s for

Microsoft has begun rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build for Dev Channel testers, introducing a new "Actions" menu in the Settings app. This feature allows users to manage which applications can present suggested actions in the operating system. Currently, contextual suggestions appear only in the Click To Do feature, available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs. The Actions menu provides an overview of applications using this functionality, enabling users to toggle their visibility. Access to these features is limited to Copilot+ PCs, which require a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 40+ TOPS. Microsoft plans to introduce more proactive Copilot features across the Windows 11 interface later this year, allowing the AI assistant to suggest actions based on user engagement. The new settings menu for suggested actions aligns with potential integration of third-party applications into the Copilot experience.

Winsage

March 18, 2025

Mysterious Windows 11 “actions” menu appears in latest preview build — here’s what it’s for

Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 for Dev Channel testers, introducing an undocumented "Actions" menu in the Settings app. This feature allows users to manage which applications can present suggested actions throughout the operating system. Currently, contextual suggestions appear only in the Click To Do feature, which is exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that have a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Microsoft plans to introduce more proactive Copilot features later this year, which will suggest actions and tasks based on users' ongoing work. The new Actions menu is designed to enhance user interaction with the operating system, especially if third-party applications can participate in the Copilot experience.