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AppWizard

September 3, 2026

Google Maps for Android Auto could soon offer new colors that won’t burn your retinas

Google is enhancing Android Auto with updates, including a new icon and revamped Google Maps interface. The beta version 17.6.663424 introduces a new weather animation and support for Quick Settings tiles. A significant change is the testing of a darker map surface and a dark-gray turn indicator for Google Maps, aimed at reducing distraction on larger screens and improving nighttime visibility. This darker color scheme does not appear on connected Android phones, indicating it may be exclusive to Android Auto. Google frequently conducts A/B tests, and the current situation may be a test or a glitch in the beta version. An APK teardown can predict potential future features, but not all may be included in public releases.

AppWizard

August 29, 2026

Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4

- The Blood of Dawnwalker: Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S., Release Date: September 2, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game: Developer: PM-Studios, Inc., Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - NBA 2K27: Developer: 2K, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword: Developer: CAPCOM CO., LTD., Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - NHL® 27 Deluxe Edition: Developer: Electronic Arts, Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Halloween – Digital Deluxe Edition: Developer: IllFonic Publishing, Co-Publisher: Gun Media, Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Young Suns (Game Preview): Developer: KO_OP, Release Date: August 31, Price: .99, Platforms: Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery. - Shelldiver: Developer: Gagonfe, Release Date: September 1, Platforms: Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Game Preview): Developer: 11 bit studios, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Game Pass / Handheld Optimized. - Angeline Era: Developer: Analgesic Productions, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - BioEden: Developer: Focus Entertainment, Release Date: September 3, Price: .79, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Puzzledorf: Developer: Stuart's Pixel Games, Release Date: August 31, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Salvation: Echoes of War: Developer: Infinite Entropy, Release Date: August 31, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Sticker Picker (Xbox Series): Developer: Afil Games, Release Date: August 31, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Crimson Moon: Developer: ProbablyMonsters, Release Date: September 1, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Tintle's Great Colorful Adventure: Developer: Midnight Pounce Studios, Release Date: September 1, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Eden Coil: Developer: Brainium Games, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Feed Your Cat: New Paths: Developer: Tribus Games Indie, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: XBOX Play Anywhere. - Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia: Developer: Microids, Release Date: September 2, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Pharmacy Store Simulator: Developer: Art Games Studio S.A., Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Radiation Caterpillar: Developer: Brainium Games, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery. - Super Woden Rally Edge: Developer: Eastasiasoft Limited, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Asdivine Knot: Developer: KEMCO, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Brainrot Kart: Developer: Skibidi Studios, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Bus Simulator 27 – Year 1 Edition: Developer: astragon Entertainment, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space: Developer: Flynn's Arcade, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Dream Doctor: Developer: Bad Minions, Little Giant, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Fight School Simulator: Developer: Ultimate Games S.A., Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Galactic Vault: Developer: Take IT Studio!, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Hearthstorm: Developer: NOSTRA GAMES LTD, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Komorebi: A Furry Visual Novel: Developer: Top Hat Studios, Inc., Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed: Developer: tinyBuild, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Shoe it All!: Developer: Bright Gambit, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Dream Cage: Developer: JanduSoft, Release Date: September 4, Price: .49, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Fear The Timeloop: Developer: PlayWay S.A., Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play. - Flute Of Gobelin: Developer: RainForest Game Studio, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Fortress Merge: Developer: QubicGames S.A., Release Date: September 4, Platforms: XBOX Play Anywhere. - Hockey Beasts: Developer: Revulo Games LLC, Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - I Am Angel: Developer: PortingGuru, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Isle of Reveries: Developer: Electric Airship, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Moonbringer: Developer: 2dragontails, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Order Automatica: Developer: better. publishing, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery. - Railbreak DX: Developer: Dead Drop Studios LLC, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Tales of Formentera: Developer: Ratalaika Games S.L., Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere.

Winsage

August 27, 2026

Windows 8 Remastered concept may make you forget your hate for the controversial OS

Windows 8 Remastered is a new concept by YouTuber AR 4789 that combines modern design with the original Windows 8 interface. It features a desktop experience with Live Tiles and Widgets, a traditional Taskbar with a Start button, and a redesigned lock screen. The File Explorer has been overhauled with Fluent Design principles and larger tiles, while the Charms bar has received cosmetic enhancements. The concept also includes Snap Assist and a redesigned Windows Settings app that retains personalization options from Windows 11. It is designed to work across various devices, catering to both touch-friendly and traditional desktop users.

AppWizard

August 27, 2026

Motorola details everything coming with its big Android 17 update

Motorola is set to enhance its smartphones with the upcoming Android 17 software update, which includes features such as stackable widgets, themed icons, and the ability to hide labels from Quick Settings tiles. The update will integrate support for Live Updates and AI-driven notification summaries, as well as machine learning models to identify low-priority notifications. Display capabilities will improve for HDR content, with adjustable brightness settings. New sharing methods include Tap to Share for one-on-one sharing and Quick Drop for group sharing. The update also promises enhanced security, app compatibility, performance improvements, bug fixes, and additional features like cross-platform Quick Share capabilities and Audio Sharing. Over 50 Motorola devices, including recent Razr and Edge models, will receive the update.

AppWizard

August 25, 2026

Nothing OS 5.0 Official: Android 17, New Glyph App, AI Tools and Release Date

Nothing OS 5.0 is an upcoming major Android software release built on Android 17, featuring a redesigned visual identity, expanded lock screen customization, improved Glyph Interface controls, new widgets, optimized system performance, and AI-powered Essential tools. Open beta testing will start tomorrow with the Nothing Phone 3, and a stable release is expected by mid-October. Key features include a refined design language with a new typeface, adaptive color system for app icons, enhanced lock screen customization with new clock styles, two new widgets for personal organization, a dedicated Glyph Interface app, improved system performance and Bluetooth controls, and expanded Essential AI tools. The update will not be available for the Nothing Phone 1, Nothing Phone 2, and CMF Phone 1, which have reached the end of their software support.

Winsage

August 22, 2026

Microsoft built a dedicated app that forces Bing everywhere on Windows 11, including Chrome, Firefox, and Brave

Microsoft has introduced a standalone application called MicrosoftSettings.exe that prompts users to change their default search engine to Bing across all browsers on their PC. This application is not force-installed via Windows Update or available in the Microsoft Store; it can be downloaded from Microsoft's official servers. Upon installation, it encourages users to add a Chrome extension named Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search, which alters search settings and directs users to the Microsoft Rewards page. The installation process features a welcome screen with a pre-set toggle for changing the search engine to Bing, applicable to Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The extension has a 4-star rating and claims 5 million users, but it triggers alerts from Chrome regarding its permissions. Microsoft has also launched a sweepstakes for Bing users and made it possible to sign into Bing using Google or Apple accounts. Despite efforts to promote Bing, Microsoft has committed to decluttering MSN and simplifying its offerings in other areas.

Winsage

August 17, 2026

This Microsoft Outlook replacement comes with a shot of Windows Phone nostalgia

Jeff Fritz, a former Microsoft engineer, is developing an application called DayFrame, which aims to revitalize the concept of Live Tiles. The app combines elements of Windows Phone design with Outlook's organizational features, serving as a hub for email, calendar, and contacts. It includes a tile rail on the left side with blue tiles for easy access to modules, and the main pane displays relevant tasks or information. DayFrame is not yet publicly available but is listed as "Coming soon," with a private preview expected to launch within the next week.

Winsage

August 17, 2026

DayFrame brings Windows Phone tiles to your desktop, but just in one app

Jeff Fritz, a former Microsoft engineer, is developing an app called DayFrame, which revitalizes the concept of Live Tiles. The app combines Windows Phone aesthetics with Outlook functionality, serving as a centralized hub for email, calendar, and contacts. It features a retro design with bold, square icons and a blue color scheme, and will be available on both PC and Mac. DayFrame has a modular design that allows independent development of each module, enabling continuous improvement. Currently marked as "Coming soon," a private preview is expected to launch soon, with real, running code already demonstrated.

AppWizard

August 17, 2026

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is pretty neat, especially if you hate fraud and scams

Google has rolled out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 for enrolled Pixel testers, introducing significant security measures against call-forwarding fraud. The update is available for Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet users, who will receive version vCP41.260731.005.A2, while other users will be on version vCP41.260731.005.B1. The beta addresses bugs such as "visual corruption" and unexpected device restarts, and resolves misleading battery capacity warnings. New security restrictions include API restrictions and an OS-level confirmation dialog for call-forwarding commands. The Quick Settings layout has been revamped, allowing users to customize their arrangement of key buttons. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been removed from the Android beta program, and the focus will now be on devices starting from the Pixel 6a. The Pixel 11 series has officially debuted with pre-order deals available.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Chaotic Party Brawler Dino Party Out Today on PC

Dino Party, developed by Berlin-based Studio Nachtwerk, has launched on PC via Steam. It is a party brawler for 2 to 4 players, featuring a variety of minigames and fast-paced combat in a dinosaur tournament setting. Matches last approximately 15 minutes and take place in diverse arenas with dynamic challenges and random events. The game includes over 120 unlockable cosmetics for player customization and allows for custom lobbies with personalized rules. It is priced at .99 / €12.25 and supports 16 languages. Studio Nachtwerk was founded by Florian Wolf and Philipp Wagner.