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July 25, 2025

Facer officially returns to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in massive update

The Facer app has integrated Wear OS 6 as of July 24, introducing Watch Face Format (WFF) faces that enhance battery efficiency and support Always-On Display modes. The update includes the "Rosetta Stone" tool, allowing creators to design watch faces compatible with both WFF and Apple Watches. Facer has launched a social feature called "Looks" for users to share their watch styles. The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic now support custom watch faces, with a dedicated storefront for easy access. WFF-compatible faces include designs from popular franchises like Fallout, Star Trek, and NASA. Facer offers a limited-time promo for new Premium members at .99 for the first year. The app aims to support future Wear OS 6 devices, including the Pixel Watch 4, while other applications like WatchMaker and TIMEFLIK are also becoming compatible with Wear OS 6.

BetaBeacon

July 10, 2025

The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. It only plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, replicating the original hardware closely. It has a backlit LCD panel, premium build quality, and a battery indicator. The device has been restocked with new colorways and accessories. The price has been adjusted, making it a pricey option for diehard Game Boy fans. It is considered the ultimate way to play Game Boy cartridges for dedicated collectors.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

8 things you must try with the Linux Terminal app on your Android phone

Google introduced Linux Terminal support integrated into Android for Pixel users running the latest stable version of the operating system. The terminal operates within a virtual machine, ensuring separation from core device functions. A recent poll showed that 24% of users have enabled the Linux Terminal app, 51% are considering it, 10% do not want it, and 15% have phones that do not support it. Key commands include "help" for available commands and "man" for manual pages. Users can install system information tools like neofetch and htop, as well as terminal games such as Bastet, Pacman4console, Moon-Buggy, nsnake, and ninvaders. SSH can be installed for network device control, and text editor nano can be used for note-taking. Users can also install cmatrix for a Matrix-like display and stress testing tools. Nyan Cat can be displayed in the terminal as well. Future plans include full-scale Linux apps in Android’s desktop mode.

AppWizard

June 5, 2025

MVRDV’s ‘Out of the Box’ Project Looks Like a Building Pulled Straight from Minecraft

A new residential tower named Out of the Box, designed by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, is being built in Taipei’s Tianmu neighborhood. The 25-story structure reaches a height of 250 feet and features a dynamic facade with box-like protrusions that create additional living spaces such as balconies and terraces. MVRDV utilized digital scripting to navigate Taiwan’s building regulations, allowing for a balance of sunlight and privacy. The design includes a small number of repeating apartment types with variations due to the protruding boxes. The tower aims to foster community by providing private outdoor spaces in a humid subtropical climate. It is clad in marble, enhancing its sophisticated appearance while integrating with planned greenery to create a vertical garden.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

This is the best companion app for the Linux terminal on Android

Google's latest Pixel Drop update has introduced a Linux Terminal app that runs within a Debian-based virtual machine. The Linux Command Library is a companion app designed to assist users with the terminal experience, featuring three main tabs: Basics, Tips, and Commands. The Basics section offers an overview of essential commands, the Tips section provides curated commands for beginners, and the Commands tab serves as a master search tool for more experienced users. Users can copy and paste commands directly from the app into the terminal. Not all commands in the Linux Command Library are compatible with the default Android Terminal app, and some command-line games may not function as intended. The app aims to help users navigate the complexities of the Linux Terminal, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced users.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Here’s what’s happening in PC games this week

- Drop Duchy: A game merging Tetris mechanics with kingdom management. - Best Served Cold: A murder mystery visual novel set in a speakeasy in an alternate history European city. - Among Us 3D: A game focused on betrayal among friends. - Deck Of Haunts: A deckbuilding game set in a maniacal mansion. - Paradox Interactive is hinting at a new title, codenamed "Project Caesar," possibly a new installment in the Europa Universalis series. - The Midnight Walk: A first-person horror game featuring unsettling doll heads. - Revenge Of The Savage Planet: A sequel to a sci-fi action-adventure game with cooperative gameplay. - Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall: A kingdom management game inspired by Slavic folklore. - Sonic Rumble: An entry in the Sonic franchise with mixed reception. - Anoxia Station: A strategy game with a petrochemical horror theme, inspired by Frostpunk.

AppWizard

April 25, 2025

A Strangely Gorgeous Puzzle Game Is Free On PC For A Limited Time

The Epic Games Store is offering the game Chuchel for free until May 1. Developed by Amanita Games, Chuchel is an absurd puzzle game featuring a fluffy orange ball named Chuchel on a quest to obtain a cherry, facing challenges from a mischievous pink bug and a large hand. Players solve one-screen puzzles by interacting with various objects in a whimsical manner, prioritizing exploration and experimentation. The game features psychedelic visuals and playful animations, appealing particularly to younger audiences, though its sensory overload may not suit everyone. Chuchel offers a gameplay experience lasting approximately two hours.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

The BAFTAs declares Shenmue and a game that came out 2 months ago more influential than Tetris and expects us to all just go along with that

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) invited the gaming community to vote for the most influential video game of all time. The results named Yu Suzuki's 1999 Dreamcast title, Shenmue, as the most influential game, praised for pioneering open-world gameplay and popularizing Quick Time Events (QTEs). The subsequent rankings included Doom in second place, Super Mario Bros in third, Half-Life in fourth, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Minecraft in fifth and sixth, respectively. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was ranked seventh, despite being a recent release. The voting process raised questions about the interpretation of "most influential," as some voters seemed to equate it with personal enjoyment, leading to unexpected results. The full list of the BAFTA's most influential games includes: 1. Shenmue 2. Doom 3. Super Mario Bros 4. Half-Life 5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 6. Minecraft 7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 8. Super Mario 64 9. Half-Life 2 10. The Sims 11. Tetris 12. Tomb Raider 13. Pong 14. Metal Gear Solid 15. World of Warcraft 16. Baldur's Gate 3 17. Final Fantasy VII 18. Dark Souls 19. Grand Theft Auto 3 20. Skyrim 21. Grand Theft Auto

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

The history of the video game that inspired ‘A Minecraft Movie’

On April 4, "A Minecraft Movie" will be released, featuring a cast that includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film follows four misfits who are transported to a block-based realm and must unite with Steve, played by Black, to protect their world. "Minecraft" is a sandbox game that allows players to explore and create in a limitless environment, rated Everyone 10+ by the ESRB. It has two main modes: Creative, which offers unlimited resources and immortality, and Survival, which involves resource gathering and managing health. Markus "Notch" Persson created "Minecraft" in 2009, launching it officially in November 2011 after successful testing. He sold the game to Microsoft in 2014 for .5 billion, after which Jens "Jeb" Bergensten took over as lead designer. As of 2023, "Minecraft" is the second highest-selling video game, behind Tetris, and has received numerous updates, with the latest being the "Trials and Tales Update."

AppWizard

March 19, 2025

“It’s OK for me to move on”: Years after scoring Minecraft, composer C418’s latest project is about running a cozy tea shop with a “stupidly complex music system”

The Minecraft soundtrack, composed by Daniel 'C418' Rosenfeld, is known for its ambient electronic score that evokes a sense of place and emotion. Rosenfeld reflects on the challenges of being associated with such a significant work, while also collaborating with Ivy Road on a project called Wanderstop, which received a four-star review. He expresses a desire for new challenges after spending five years on the same project, highlighting the collaborative spirit at Ivy Road and the anticipation of future projects.