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AppWizard

December 31, 2025

Google Revamps Gemini AI Android App with Dynamic Floating Input Bar

Google is refining the user experience of its Gemini app on Android devices by transitioning from a static prompt bar to a fluid, floating pill-shaped design. This update is currently available in beta versions and aims to address user feedback regarding visual clutter. The new design condenses input options into a sleek bar that expands when the keyboard is activated, hiding some tools behind a ‘+’ menu to streamline interactions. The redesign reflects Google’s commitment to making AI interactions more intuitive and aligns with broader trends in minimalism among AI interfaces. Additionally, the update could influence third-party integrations and may be part of a strategy to fully replace Google Assistant with Gemini by 2026. User reactions to the redesign are mixed, with some expressing excitement over the modern look while others are concerned about hidden features complicating usability.

AppWizard

December 21, 2025

Grab these ten great Steam Deck games for incredibly low prices during the Steam Winter Sale

The Steam Winter Sale offers discounts up to 90% on various games, particularly appealing to Steam Deck users. - Hollow Knight is discounted by 50%, priced at .99 / £6.39, while Hollow Knight: Silksong is available for .99 / £13.40 after a 20% discount. - Blue Prince is priced at .79 / £16.49, down from .99. - Baldur's Gate 3 is available for .99, reflecting a 25% discount from its usual price of .99. - Stardew Valley is priced at .99 / £6.59, a 40% reduction from .99. - Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is available for .24 / £7.49, down from .99, a 75% discount. - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now .99 / £21.99, down from .99, reflecting a 60% discount. - Slay the Spire is available for .49 / £1.99, thanks to a 90% discount. - Dave the Diver is priced at .99 / £9.34, a 45% discount from .99. - Hades 2 is available for .74 / £18.74 after a 25% discount. - Subnautica is priced at .49 / £6.49, down from .99, reflecting a 75% discount. - Dispatch is available for .99, a 10% discount from its original price of .99.

AppWizard

November 24, 2025

NotebookLM is so great, Google is adding even more ways to access it

Google is enhancing its Gemini platform by integrating it with applications like Google Photos and Messages, and is considering adding NotebookLM as a Connected App. Currently, Gemini connects with YouTube Music and various Google Workspace applications. The anticipated NotebookLM feature may allow users to import notebooks into the Gemini chatbot, enabling interaction with notebook content without returning to the NotebookLM interface. Google is also exploring linking notebooks as attachments in the text input box of the chatbot. These enhancements aim to improve accessibility and productivity across devices.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Watchgram for Telegram For Android

Watchgram for Telegram is an application designed for smartwatches that integrates Telegram messaging features, allowing users to receive real-time notifications, read messages, and send quick replies without needing a smartphone. Key features include real-time notifications, message reading, quick replies via voice or text, secure messaging with end-to-end encryption, a user-friendly interface optimized for smartwatches, and easy setup. The app is open-source, licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0, and the source code is available on GitHub. Watchgram operates independently and is not affiliated with Telegram Messenger LLP. The developer is identified as clapps.

AppWizard

November 18, 2025

Grok App for Android Gets Google-Like Widget for Instant Access

xAI’s Grok chatbot has launched a home screen widget for Android devices, allowing users to access core functionalities with a single tap. This feature was developed in response to feedback from the Android community. Users are encouraged to upgrade to version 1.0.75 to utilize features like Chat, Imagine, and Voice. The widget appears as an elongated bar on the home screen and includes quick-access shortcuts for image-based searches and audio input. Customization options allow users to resize the widget while keeping functionalities easily accessible. Early users have reported an issue with the "Voice" button, which sometimes redirects to the main app instead of activating voice input. The development team is aware of this issue and plans to include a fix in the next app update.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock Update 1.21.121 delivers stability fixes for crashes, input errors and UI bugs

The Minecraft Bedrock update version 1.21.121 includes stability enhancements for PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Key improvements are: - Crash resolutions to reduce unexpected interruptions. - Fixes for input-related issues for smoother control. - Corrections for Input Method Editor errors affecting text input. - Enhancements to the resource-pack user interface for a more intuitive experience.

Winsage

October 29, 2025

Copilot on Windows: Vision with text input begins rolling out to Windows Insiders

The Microsoft Copilot app on Windows has been updated to include a new feature that allows users to interact with Copilot Vision through text, in addition to voice. Users can share any app or screen, enabling Copilot to analyze and respond to queries in text format within the same chat window. To use this feature, users need to click the glasses icon, toggle off the ‘Start with voice’ setting, and select the app or screen to share. The update is identified as version 1.25103.107 and higher, and is being rolled out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store. Some functionalities, like visual highlights, are not yet supported in this release. Users can provide feedback through the Copilot app.

AppWizard

October 27, 2025

Google To Enhance Photo Access And Privacy In Messages App With Android 16 Update

Users can access photos in the Google Messages app on Android by tapping a “plus sign [+]” button, which offers options like Gallery, Camera, GIFs, Stickers, Files, Location, Contacts, and Schedule Send. Selecting the Gallery shows recent images and videos stored locally, but accessing cloud-stored photos requires an additional tap on the Folders button. Google is working on a solution to streamline this process. The custom media picker currently requires access to the full media gallery, raising security concerns. However, with the upcoming Android 16, an embedded photo picker will allow apps to integrate a photo picker directly, showing both cloud-hosted and locally stored media without needing broad permissions. This new feature will enhance user privacy and eliminate the extra step for accessing cloud-hosted content.

AppWizard

October 22, 2025

Samsung Introduces the First Perplexity AI-powered App for Smart TVs

Samsung has introduced the world's first Perplexity AI-powered app for smart TVs, which integrates artificial intelligence into the viewing experience. The app is part of the Vision AI Companion platform and was unveiled at the IFA 2025 trade show. It functions as a smart answer engine, sourcing information from verified resources in real time and allowing users to engage through voice commands or text input. Results are displayed as large visual cards optimized for TV screens. The app is available on all 2025 Samsung TVs and will be extended to 2023 and 2024 models through an operating system update. Users can receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro by scanning a QR code in the app.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25w35a

This week's update introduces a new Minecraft Server Management Protocol that allows real-time queries of player activity, adjustments to game rules, and updates to server settings. Several server properties have been transitioned into game rules, enabling modifications while the server is operational. Players can now use player icons in chat, and the copper golem has received enhancements along with various bug fixes. New features include support for the Halychian language. Changes to recipes now require Hanging Signs to be crafted exclusively with Iron Chains. The server list requires manual entry for new server names, and enhanced text input functionality allows text selection via mouse dragging. UI components will change the mouse cursor shape for better interaction, with a hand-shaped cursor for clickable text labels. Minor tweaks include adjustments to the hitbox of Copper Golems, which is now 0.98 blocks in height, and improvements to their functionality. The Data Pack version has been updated to 85.0, and the Resource Pack version is now at 67.0. Server properties have been streamlined, removing several in favor of game rules, including allow-nether, spawn-monsters, enable-command-block, and pvp. New server properties have been introduced to control the new protocol, including management-server-enabled, management-server-port, management-server-host, and status-heartbeat-interval. The new Minecraft Server Management Protocol is designed for dedicated servers, supporting querying and updating server state, notifying users of state changes, and complying with JSON-RPC 2.0 specifications. New game rules include pvp, allowEnteringNetherUsingPortals, spawnMonsters, and enableCommandBlocks. The text rendering component has been enhanced to support non-character objects within text, with new formats for object types. The chain has been renamed to iron_chain in both Data and Resource Packs. A comprehensive list of bugs has been fixed to enhance gameplay stability and performance. Snapshots are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users are advised to back up their worlds before installation.