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5 Android Tablets With The Longest Software Support
AppWizard
August 2, 2026

5 Android Tablets With The Longest Software Support

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra offers seven years of updates, ensuring support until at least 2032. It features a 14.6-inch AMOLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak brightness, 12 MP front camera, dual rear cameras (13 MP wide and 8 MP ultrawide), and an 11,600 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging. The tablet was launched in 2025 at ,200 and is now available for ,095 on Amazon. The Honor MagicPad4 provides six years of OS and security updates, launched in early 2026, with a 12.3-inch OLED display, 165 Hz refresh rate, and 2,400 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and starts at £599.99 in the U.K. The Google Pixel Tablet, released in mid-2023, initially promised three years of OS updates and five years of security updates, which were extended in 2026 to five years of OS updates. It features a 10.95-inch IPS display and a Tensor G2 processor. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 offers five years of major Android updates and six years of security updates, running on OxygenOS 16. It has a 12.1-inch IPS display and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chip. It was launched at a starting price of 9. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro debuted in 2026 with four Android OS updates and six years of security updates. It features an 11.2-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and runs on Android 16 with Xiaomi's HyperOS 3 interface, starting at approximately €499 in Europe.
How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook
AppWizard
August 2, 2026

How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook

A Chromebook can be used for productivity, gaming, and entertainment, and users can sideload Android apps when they are not available on the Google Play Store. Sideloading involves installing Android Package Kits (APKs) directly onto the device, but caution is advised as these apps have not been verified by Google. Users should research APKs to ensure they are legitimate and free from malware. To sideload an app, users can enable Linux on their Chromebook and use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This requires enabling ADB debugging in the Linux development environment and using the Terminal to install the APK. Alternatively, users can run APKs using an emulator in Android Studio, which involves setting up Android Studio and creating an Android Virtual Device to install the APK.
Windows 11: Movable and Smaller Taskbar in Beta Test
Winsage
August 2, 2026

Windows 11: Movable and Smaller Taskbar in Beta Test

Microsoft is expanding the testing of its redesigned taskbar for Windows 11 to the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with the release of Beta Build 26220.9022 on July 31, 2026. This update allows selected participants to reposition the taskbar along any edge of the screen—top, left, right, or bottom—and introduces a more compact variant that reduces icon size and overall height. Users can adjust their taskbar position through the Settings menu under Personalization, and Windows will adapt associated flyouts and animations accordingly. The implementation aims to restore flexibility lost when Windows 11 was launched, where the taskbar was fixed to the bottom of the screen. However, some features remain under development, and limitations exist for alternative positions, including incomplete touch gestures and a simplified search box. The compact taskbar feature currently only supports reduced height at the top or bottom positions. Microsoft is also exploring taskbar positioning across multiple monitors but has not guaranteed different positions for each screen. The recent updates include renewed certificates for the Windows Insider Program and additional builds, with the timeline for stable release of these taskbar adjustments still uncertain.
Samsung Find app is losing support for millions of old smartphones
AppWizard
July 30, 2026

Samsung Find app is losing support for millions of old smartphones

Samsung will no longer support the Find app on older Galaxy phones running One UI 2.0 or earlier, meaning these devices will not receive updates, new features, or bug fixes. The app will continue to function for users with Android 10 or earlier, but if reinstalled, it will only provide the last compatible version. Users must update their phone's software to regain access to the latest features and security updates for the Find app. Many devices on One UI 2.0 have reached the end of their software support lifecycle, prompting users to install available updates for optimal app functionality.
Android’s Find Hub app now lets you remove old Bluetooth headphones & earbuds
AppWizard
July 29, 2026

Android’s Find Hub app now lets you remove old Bluetooth headphones & earbuds

The Find Hub app on Android has been updated to allow users to remove Bluetooth audio devices, such as headphones and earbuds, from the interface. Previously, these devices cluttered the app without an option for removal. The update includes a feature that enables easy removal of these devices, with the location of the option varying slightly by device. This feature has been confirmed to work across various devices, including Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, Pixel Buds, Nothing earbuds, JBL speakers, and OnePlus Buds. The update is being rolled out widely to users.
WhatsApp Web is finally picking up voice and video call support
AppWizard
July 28, 2026

WhatsApp Web is finally picking up voice and video call support

WhatsApp Web will introduce end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling, allowing calls directly from a desktop browser. New features include a dedicated Calls tab for call history, reactions, and screen sharing. A Waiting Room feature will let call hosts control participant access, while Call Transfer will enable seamless transitions across devices. Noise Suppression technology will improve conversation clarity, and QuickHD will provide HD video quality quickly, though performance in low connectivity areas is uncertain. The rollout of these features will occur gradually, with no specific timeline provided.
Google Play services update brings seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed
AppWizard
July 28, 2026

Google Play services update brings seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed

Google has released Play services v26.29 and Play Store v52.5, which include several enhancements for the Android ecosystem. The new Play services version features upgraded Maps APIs for various devices, new utilities APIs for Wear OS, and unspecified improvements to system management and diagnostics. The "Connected apps" section has been rebranded to "Linked apps," and Gboard has been optimized for messaging applications on Pixel devices. The Play Store update focuses on content discovery and user engagement, with a refined Play Games Sidekick dashboard and expanded Play Shorts offerings that include comic book previews. Additionally, the Engage SDK has been updated to help third-party travel applications display previous searches, aiding trip planning.
Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Friend of a Slime, Forest Golf Planner, AVARIS3, more
AppWizard
July 27, 2026

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Friend of a Slime, Forest Golf Planner, AVARIS3, more

A selection of Android game and app deals includes titles such as Friend of a Slime: Survivors, Dungeons of Dreadrock 2, Forest Golf Planner, AVARIS3, Station Manager, Silver Screen Story, and Tropical Resort Story. There are pre-order discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 devices, with up to 0 in instant trade-in deals and an additional 0 in complimentary credit. The TCL NXTPAPER 14 and NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 Android tablets start at 9. There are savings of up to 0 on Copilot+ PCs and gaming laptops, and the Galaxy A57 phone is listed at an all-time low of 5 on Amazon.
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