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April 14, 2026

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s full edition is massively discounted on Fanatical, but not for long

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is currently available at a reduced price on Fanatical, with the Royal Edition priced at £31.01, down from £65.99, representing a 53% discount. The game is set in 15th-century Bohemia and follows the story of Henry of Skalitz, who seeks to avenge his parents' murder during a civil war. It features exceptional writing, a smooth main storyline, and engaging side quests. The game has received a review score of 9/10. It is compatible with the Steam Deck, allowing for handheld play. The offer is available until April 17.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

This Free Android App Uses Sound to Fight Motion Sickness

Samsung's Hearapy app addresses motion sickness by using sound to alleviate symptoms. It is based on a study from Nagoya University that found exposure to a 100Hz tone for one minute can reduce motion sickness. The app emits a 100 Hz bass sine wave at 80-85dB through earphones, engaging the vestibular system to override conflicting sensory signals. Listening for 60 seconds can provide about two hours of relief. The app is available on the Google Play Store and works with any Android device. For optimal results, users should listen at a high volume, and Samsung recommends using Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for best sound quality. Other compatible options include the Soundpeats H3 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2. The Puro Sound Labs PuroPro is suggested for younger users due to its volume limit.

AppWizard

March 2, 2026

5 of the best productivity apps on Android for getting organized and getting stuff done

Perplexity allows users to access multiple AI models with cited sources for verification. Google Docs enables collaborative document creation and editing with features like commenting, automatic cloud saving, and offline access. Notion serves as a hub for to-do lists, notes, documents, and project management, with AI capabilities for transcribing and summarizing notes. Microsoft To Do offers a user-friendly interface for creating to-do lists, setting reminders, and collaborating with others, while syncing across devices. Proton Drive provides end-to-end encryption for file security, automatic backups, and additional security features like PIN or biometric protection and secure file sharing options.

AppWizard

February 15, 2026

From mainstream to underdog: These are the apps I recommend

In a recent poll, 20% of respondents favored mainstream applications, while 80% preferred underdog alternatives. Vivaldi is a web browser that prioritizes user privacy and offers extensive customization options, built on a Chromium foundation for compatibility with Chrome extensions. Anytype is an offline-first application that combines features of Notion and Obsidian, focusing on privacy and security. Deezer is highlighted as a superior music streaming service compared to Spotify, with an extensive library and a user-friendly interface that includes a personalized music recommendation feature called Flow. Perplexity is an AI platform that provides verified sources and a user-friendly interface, offering access to multiple AI models through a single subscription. Superlist is a to-do list application developed by the creators of Wunderlist, featuring natural language input, AI-driven task organization, and a free version with a Pro subscription for expanded features.

AppWizard

January 5, 2026

5 Essential Productivity Apps Every Android User Should Start Using

Focus Friend is an app developed by Hank Green that helps users maintain concentration by temporarily locking distracting applications during focus sessions, which can last from five minutes to two hours. Users earn in-app currency by focusing, which can be used to purchase furnishings for their virtual Bean Friend's space. If a session is ended prematurely, the user's earnings are lost. Files by Google is a file management app that allows users to back up files directly to Google Drive, declutter storage by suggesting deletions, and includes a document scanner. However, it lacks advanced organization tools like tagging and color-coding. Adobe Scan is an app that transforms physical documents into PDFs by capturing them with a phone's camera. Users can edit, rotate, and annotate scanned images, but some features require a subscription. Notein is a note-taking app that allows users to create plain notes and checklists, with formatting options and calendar integration for reminders. It currently lacks support for images or drawings. Todoist is a task management app that combines tasks with calendar functionality, allowing users to prioritize tasks, set due dates, and add sub-tasks. Some features require a Pro subscription. All featured apps have over a million downloads and a minimum 4.5-star rating on the Google Play Store, ensuring they are user-friendly and effective for productivity.

AppWizard

January 1, 2026

3 apps I’m actually using to keep my New Year’s resolutions

Many individuals set resolutions to enhance their lives at the start of the new year, and various innovative apps have emerged for habit tracking. HabitKit is a simple habit-tracking app that allows users to input habits and goals, represented in a contribution graph. Users can customize their experience by adding habits with titles, colors, and symbols, setting streak goals, receiving reminders, and categorizing habits. The app features robust analytics for tracking long-term progress and offers widgets for home screen display. Finch is a digital companion that encourages daily check-ins and emphasizes self-care and mental well-being. It suggests habits like staying hydrated and practicing mindfulness, while also incorporating gamification elements for user engagement. A traditional method for habit tracking involves using a calendar app, such as Google Calendar, integrated with Google Tasks. This allows users to create dedicated lists for habits, although it lacks built-in analytics and may require more discipline to maintain consistency. Finding the right habit tracking app is essential for personal growth and goal achievement, and committing to a single platform can yield surprising results over time.

AppWizard

December 26, 2025

Splitting my to-do list between multiple apps actually made me more productive

Megan Ellis, a contributor at Android Authority, initially relied on the productivity app TickTick for task management but found it overwhelming as her life circumstances changed. The increased strain from freelancing and health challenges made it difficult for her to keep track of tasks, leading to anxiety and procrastination. To address this, she started using Donetick for chore management, which allowed her to separate household tasks from other responsibilities, reducing her sense of overwhelm. She later incorporated Jotty Page, another app for personal tasks and projects, which further improved her task management efficiency and reduced forgetfulness. By using multiple apps, Ellis found a tailored system that alleviated her anxiety and helped her manage tasks more effectively.

Winsage

December 1, 2025

5 Essential Windows Apps Everyone Should Be Using In 2025

Everything is a free application from Voidtools that indexes file and folder names quickly, allowing searches of up to a million files in a minute. It can index mapped network drives and supports Boolean operators and wildcards for advanced search needs. Flow Launcher is an open-source application that serves as a quick launcher and search utility, integrating with Everything for fast file searches and allowing users to open applications, search for files, and perform calculations from a single interface. NanaZip is an open-source archive manager derived from 7-Zip, supporting various archive formats and offering faster processing times, improved encryption, dark mode, and context menu integration. Microsoft PowerToys is a suite of utilities for power users that includes tools like Command Palette, PowerRename, and FancyZones, available for free from the Microsoft Store. Ferdium is an open-source tool that consolidates web applications into a single platform, allowing users to manage multiple web apps within one window, supporting multiple instances of the same app and offering workspace management and a built-in To-do list panel.

AppWizard

November 14, 2025

Todoist price hike: Here are the best alternatives to switch to if you want to save money

Todoist is implementing a price increase, raising the monthly subscription by 40% and the annual plan by 25%. Users on Pro Legacy plans, who signed up before June 2022, will not be affected by the price hike. A poll indicates that 92% of users are considering switching to a competing app. Alternatives to Todoist include: - TickTick: Priced at .99 annually, offers features like custom lists, filters, tags, a built-in calendar, Pomodoro timer, and habit tracker. - Notion: Free and serves as an all-in-one workspace, though it requires setup for task management. - Microsoft To Do: A free app that supports natural language input and offers straightforward task management. - Tasks.org: An open-source, ad-free app that prioritizes user privacy and allows for task creation, due dates, reminders, and tagging, but does not support natural language input.

AppWizard

October 31, 2025

5 apps I recommend you use instead of Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a free tool that integrates with other Google services like Gmail, Drive, and Tasks, and recently added integration with Gemini for creating calendar entries. However, it lacks visual appeal, does not support natural language processing for date and time input, and raises data privacy concerns among users. Proton Calendar offers end-to-end encryption for privacy, a simple design with purple accents, and limited third-party integrations, with a free version allowing three calendars and a subscription for more features. Notion Calendar integrates with existing Notion databases, supports shared calendars and scheduling links, and offers pop-up notifications, but is most beneficial for Notion users. Any.do combines task management with calendar functionality, integrates with major calendar providers, and has a user-friendly design, though some features require a premium plan. Business Calendar 2 features a professional design, includes a dedicated Birthday view, integrates a Tasks section, and offers a customizable floating action button, with a free version and a premium subscription for additional features. One Calendar supports various calendar services, has a unique task management system requiring a separate app, and allows for custom themes, with both free and premium versions available.