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Minecraft Bedrock players push back on the new pause menu after 1.21.120
AppWizard
November 1, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock players push back on the new pause menu after 1.21.120

The update to Minecraft Bedrock, version 1.21.120, has caused significant player dissatisfaction, particularly due to the redesign of the pause menu. The "Browse Add-ons!" button has been moved to a prominent position previously occupied by the essential Settings button, leading players to express frustration over prioritizing monetization over user experience. A Reddit thread on the issue has received over 5,700 upvotes, with comments criticizing the accessibility of the add-on storefront compared to fundamental game settings. The marketplace button does not direct players to their active Realms, further aggravating the situation. Players have noted that the pause screen has become cluttered with monetization elements over time, and many feel that the latest changes have crossed a line. Unlike Java Edition players, Bedrock players cannot modify their experience in response to these changes, leading some to abandon the game. Discussions and complaints about the update are widespread across various platforms, with players awaiting a response from Mojang.
Android's Phone app grabs 'Recent' filters alongside a small Pixel change
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

Android’s Phone app grabs ‘Recent’ filters alongside a small Pixel change

Google is enhancing its Pixel Call Assist feature to help manage spam calls, introducing five new filters in the Phone app: All, Missed, Contacts, Non-Spam, and Spam. These updates are rolling out on the new Pixel 9 series, which also features a redesigned user interface with a dedicated Call Assist button. Additional features include Live Caption for accessibility, allowing users to read spoken dialogue and type responses during calls, and Call Screen, which uses AI to handle incoming calls and transcribe spoken content. Google previously launched an Audio Emoji update and has initiated a beta program for real-time scam detection, which alerts users to potential scams with a red pop-up notification.
Google app experiments with this potentially controversial UI change (APK teardown)
AppWizard
August 19, 2024

Google app experiments with this potentially controversial UI change (APK teardown)

In the beta update version 15.32.37.28.arm64 of the Google app, the bottom navigation bar has been modified, notably with the removal of the prominent Search button. Users can still access Search by swiping to the top, but its visibility has been minimized. An APK teardown suggests that these changes may not be included in the final public release, indicating that Google is experimenting with different layouts based on user analytics and behavior.
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