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AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Introducing the Lookout Landing Minecraft Server!

A Minecraft server has opened for the LL community, allowing members and their friends to join and create various structures. A key project is a 1:1 scale replica of T-Mobile Park, which is being constructed collaboratively. Participation in the ballpark project is optional, and members can build their own structures elsewhere. The server runs on Java Edition, version 1.21.4, with instructions provided for joining. The server address is “173.0.153.129:28754.”

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Google’s March Pixel Drop is here with a ton of Android upgrades

Google's latest Pixel Drop update enhances the Pixel series with new features, including expanded satellite messaging capabilities for the Pixel 9 series, which now supports users in Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of Europe. This feature allows users to connect to compatible satellite networks for emergency assistance when cellular service is unavailable. The update will also support Verizon and T-Mobile for satellite messaging. Additionally, the Pixel 9 family introduces a video recording feature that enables simultaneous recording from multiple angles using another Pixel device or a compatible GoPro camera. The AI-powered scam detection feature will be available on all currently supported Android devices, allowing Google Messages app users to identify potential scam texts, while comprehensive phone call scam alerts will remain exclusive to the Pixel 9 series.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

March 2025 Feature Drop: Connected Pixel 9 Camera, Satellite SOS expands, app updates

Google has announced the March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop alongside Android 15 QPR2, which includes various enhancements for first-party applications, camera functionalities, and connectivity options. The update features Gemini Live powered by Gemini 2.0 Flash, enabling multilingual conversations in over 45 languages. The Pixel 6+ introduces Talk Live for discussions about images and videos, while the Pixel 9 series gains a "Connected Camera" feature for livestreaming with GoPro HERO10 Black or newer devices. The Pixel Fold series adds Dual Screen mode for video recording. The Satellite SOS service is now available in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, the UK, and Europe for Pixel 9 users, allowing emergency contact without cellular coverage. T-Mobile and Verizon users can utilize carrier satellite messaging for emergency calls and texts. The Pixel Studio app on the Pixel 9 series can now generate images of people, and Pixel Screenshots will suggest items for Collections. Japanese users gain access to Pixel Screenshots, Studio, AI summaries, and weather reports, while German users receive similar enhancements. The Phone by Google app introduces real-time Scam Detection, and Google Messages will show scam alerts in conversations. The Gboard Voice Toolbar is now available on phones.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon’s App Store On Android Is Closing: When And What You Need To Know

Amazon will close its 'Amazon Appstore for Android' on August 20, 2025. New app submissions targeting Android devices are no longer accepted, but developers can update existing applications until the closure date. Existing apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore will remain accessible until the shutdown, but their functionality may vary afterward. Users can still access these apps on Fire TVs and Fire tablets. The Amazon Coins virtual currency program will also be discontinued on the same date, and users must use their remaining balance before it expires, as no additional purchases can be made. Developers are not required to take action, but users are advised to seek alternatives on the Google Play Store and review their subscriptions linked to the Amazon Appstore.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

T-Mobile has finally pulled the plug on its legacy app

The T-Mobile app has reached the end of its lifecycle and is now non-functional. T-Mobile removed the app from the Play Store and App Store in November. Users are prompted to update to the new T-Life app, which reflects T-Mobile's strategy to enhance online support for account management. The transition to the T-Life app indicates a shift towards digital solutions, with concerns about potential reductions in physical store locations. Downloading the T-Life app is now essential for managing accounts without visiting a store.

BetaBeacon

December 21, 2024

Some Android customers with Metro By T-Mobile can now pay their bills by playing games

Metro by T-Mobile customers can earn credit towards their bills by playing games on the Ad It Up app, which comes preinstalled on certain phone models.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Here’s what satellite messaging could look like in Google Messages

T-Mobile is set to begin beta testing a satellite messaging service in partnership with Starlink, specifically designed for Android 15 users. This service will allow users to send messages via the Google Messages app when outside cellular or Wi-Fi range. Users will receive a prompt to connect to satellite messaging on the Google Messages home screen and during one-on-one chats, though group chats may not be supported. Selecting the “Connect” option will initiate a satellite connection, but it is unclear if the connection will automatically disengage when cellular or Wi-Fi access is restored.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

T-Mobile finally retires old app and goes all-in on T-Life

The old T-Mobile app has been retired and is no longer available for download on Google Play or Apple’s App Store. Existing users can still access its features, but future updates are uncertain. T-Mobile transitioned to the new T-Life app at the beginning of 2024, which has expanded functionality beyond promotional giveaways. T-Mobile has encouraged users to explore T-Life as their comprehensive mobile solution. The consolidation of apps aims to enhance user experience, though some users may miss the simplicity of the old app and may be concerned about the introduction of advertisements in T-Life. T-Life has adopted the icon of the former T-Mobile app and is available for download on the Play Store.

AppWizard

October 8, 2024

How to Delete T-Mobile’s Play Feed From Your Android Phone

The TCL 50 XL comes preinstalled with the T-Mobile Play feed alongside Google Discover, which some users find redundant and cluttering. This feed is difficult to remove, as it is bundled with various phones sold by T-Mobile, a practice also seen with other carriers like Verizon and AT&T, which include their own applications, often referred to as "bloatware." Users can disable the T-Mobile Play feed through the Settings menu by navigating to the Applications list, selecting the T-Mobile Play app, tapping the Disable option, confirming the action, and then restarting the phone. After rebooting, the Google Discover feed will function independently without the T-Mobile Play feed. Users can reinstate the feed by repeating the same steps.