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AppWizard

July 29, 2025

WhatsApp Might Soon Introduce a Dedicated Night Mode in Camera Interface

WhatsApp is adding a night mode feature to its Android app, aimed at improving photography in low-light conditions. This feature has been identified in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.22.2 and includes a moon icon in the camera interface for manual activation. The night mode enhances image clarity and brightness by adjusting exposure and minimizing noise, allowing users to capture more details in dim environments. It is currently available to select beta testers and is expected to roll out to a wider audience in future updates.

AppWizard

July 2, 2025

Despite review bombing, ‘censored’ shooter becomes a Steam top seller

Developer VOID Interactive is set to launch Ready or Not on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on July 15. The game is undergoing updates to improve performance on consoles, including a transition from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5, which enhances animation and overall performance. The updates include modifications to animations for certification, a rework of the animation graph, and adjustments to the depiction of violence, such as limiting ongoing gore and toning down instances of torture and nudity to meet console standards. Despite these changes, the PC player community has reacted negatively, feeling that the updates betray the game's original vision. The game currently ranks 15th on the global top sellers list and has seen a doubling of its active player count following the announcement of the updates. The ongoing summer sale, offering a 50% discount, has contributed to its popularity.

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

Minecraft Update Adds New Painting and Lava Chicken Music

Minecraft: Java Edition has released update version 1.21.7, introducing a painting titled "Good Boy" by Sarah Boeving and a music disc called "Lava Chicken" obtained by defeating a Baby Zombie riding a Chicken. The Data Pack is upgraded to version 81 and the Resource Pack to version 64. Bug fixes include corrections for rendering errors on Qualcomm graphics devices, such as an incorrect moon display (MC-297748) and map rendering faults (MC-298448). Other fixes address z-plane conflicts for text elements (MC-298681), glyph placement for TrueType Font (MC-298710), graphical glitches in droppers and dispensers (MC-298832), and underwater fog effects (MC-298856). A memory leak in ItemStackRenderState (MC-299071) and startup crashes on AMD graphics setups (MC-298879) have also been resolved. Server stability improvements include preventing crashes when specific mobs ride turtles (MC-299126) and ensuring accurate recording of new DataVersion entries (MC-299110). Texture management during resource reloads has been optimized (MC-298898).

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.7 Update Released: New Art, Music & Performance Fixes — Here’s How to Download

Minecraft Java Edition has released update version 1.21.7, which includes the following new content: - A new painting titled "Good Boy" by artist Sarah Boeving. - A music disc called "Lava Chicken" by Hyper Potions, which can be obtained by defeating a Chicken Jockey. The update also includes several bug fixes and performance improvements: - Corrected moon and map visuals on certain devices. - Resolved rendering errors affecting text and signage. - Fixed crashes linked to AMD graphics cards. - Addressed memory leaks and texture-related crashes. - Improved underwater fog effects. - Rectified issues with block-breaking animations. Players can download the update by accessing the Minecraft Launcher, enabling Snapshots, and selecting version 1.21.7. It is advised to back up save files when using snapshot builds.

Winsage

June 29, 2025

Windows 12 release is pushed back at least another year as Microsoft announces Windows 11 version 25H2

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will evolve into version 25H2 later this year, with the first Insider Preview build now available for testing. Version 25H2 maintains the same platform release and servicing stack as version 24H2, allowing for a straightforward upgrade process similar to a quick restart. New features for version 25H2 are expected to be rolled out later and may also be made available to users of versions 24H2 and 23H2. The release of version 25H2 will reset the support timeline to 35 months for enterprise editions and 24 months for consumer and pro editions.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

Will Death Stranding 2 release on PC and Xbox?

Death Stranding 2 is a PlayStation exclusive with no current plans for a release on PC or Xbox. It is designed to utilize the advanced capabilities of the PS5 and PS5 Pro, making it incompatible with the PS4. Sony is the exclusive publisher for this title. There have been no official announcements regarding a PC release. Hideo Kojima's studio is also working on another project titled OD (Overdose) in collaboration with Xbox Games Studios, but it is still in early development.

AppWizard

May 28, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 1 Modifies Dried Ghast Sounds, Vibrations and More

Mojang has released Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 1, focusing on bug fixes and gameplay enhancements. Key changes include: - Dried ghast blocks now emit a vibration frequency of 11 when their state changes, and their ambient sounds have been reclassified under the Blocks sound setting. - Equipping saddles, horse armor, or carpets on mobs triggers a vibration frequency of 6, while unequipping them results in a frequency of 4. - A fix has been implemented to prevent players riding happy ghasts from passing through other occupied happy ghasts. - Technical updates include changes to the Data Pack version (now 79) and Resource Pack version (now 63), improved dialog functionality, and support for standardized dialog inputs.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Oblivion Remastered is available now, here’s how to save 17% for PC gamers on Steam

Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has launched, offering PC gamers a chance to explore Tamriel. The standard edition is priced at .79 on Fanatical and .99 on Green Man Gaming, down from .99, providing a 17% discount. The Deluxe Edition costs .79, reduced from .99, and includes additional quests, exclusive gear, an artbook, and a soundtrack app. The game is rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, supporting 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, and includes expansions like The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine, along with new content such as Fighter's Stronghold, Mehrune's Razor, and Wizard's Tower. Minimum system requirements are 125GB storage, 16GB RAM, and either a Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel i7-6800K, while recommended specs include 32GB RAM and an RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 6800XT. The remake features modernized controls, a revamped leveling system, full voiceovers for each race, and the addition of sprinting.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

Winsage

March 26, 2025

An open-source Windows alternative you’ve probably never heard of just got updated

ReactOS 0.4.15 is the largest release to date, focusing on compatibility, bug fixes, and improved system stability. It introduces new features such as registry mechanisms, enhanced security, and improvements to system tools. The release supports 64-bit x86 architecture and includes significant updates to the Plug and Play Manager, audio enhancements, and better memory management. Users can now boot from USB devices and utilize more third-party drivers. The update also features quality-of-life improvements in tools like Notepad and Paint, and a new visual style. Future upgrades are promised, including power management and UEFI support. ReactOS 0.4.15 is available for download, but it remains in alpha status.