UI updates Archives

AppWizard

February 27, 2026

Alan Wake Remastered Update on PC for Version 1.33 Improves Visuals

Remedy Entertainment released a significant patch for Alan Wake Remastered on PC on February 26, introducing several enhancements. Key updates include the addition of HDR, improved DLSS capabilities, and unlocked frame rates ranging from 200 FPS to 240 FPS. Gameplay improvements feature a command to skip the intro, refined camera functionality, and optimized weapon swapping. Visual enhancements include a new optional camera style, upgraded SDR to 10-bit, corrected FOV scaling, and fixes for rendering errors. UI updates consist of a new setting to scale the gameplay UI and resolution of multiple mouse input issues. There are no announcements for similar updates on console versions.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25w44a

In the latest Snapshot release, a new undead passive mob called the camel husk has been introduced, which spawns in desert areas and is often accompanied by hostile riders. The camel husk is unaffected by sunlight and typically appears with a husk wielding a spear and a parched skeleton. It is passive when unmounted but becomes hostile if ridden by a hostile mob. The Snapshot also features a new variant of skeleton called the parched, which appears in low-light conditions and is resistant to sunlight. The spear's lunge enchantment has been adjusted to reduce hunger consumption, and mounts such as horses, mules, donkeys, and camels can now float in water while ridden. New advancements have been added to incorporate the camel husk and parched, along with a new graphical option called "Anisotropic Filtering" to enhance visual quality. Parrots can now mimic sounds from various mobs, and environmental fog in the Nether is consistently applied. Ridden mounts will no longer sink in water, and chunks fade in smoothly. The Data Pack and Resource Pack versions have been updated, and several game rules have been renamed and organized into a registry. New limits for game rules have been established, and modifiers for ARGB color values have been introduced. Numerous bugs have also been fixed in this release.

AppWizard

September 12, 2025

Valve has introduced significant UI updates to Steam, and gamers are thanking ‘Lord Gaben’ yet again

Valve has released a significant update for its Steam client, featuring user interface improvements and fixes, including text scaling, a high contrast mode, and customizable cover art. The update affects SteamOS users, particularly those using the Decky Loader plugin, which allows for replacing default cover images with options from SteamGridDB, although it requires manual adjustments through personal downloads. Users have expressed appreciation for Valve's CEO, Gabe Newell, on social media in response to these enhancements. SteamOS is recognized for its superior game performance on handheld devices, and community-driven tools like Decky Loader are contributing to its growing popularity.

Winsage

August 22, 2025

Windows Dark Mode finally gets dark dialog boxes

Microsoft's latest Preview build of Windows 11, version 26100.5061, has unified the dark theme by updating dialog boxes for file copying and deletion to match the dark aesthetic. However, some elements, such as buttons and certain dialogs in File Explorer, still reflect the older light theme. This update is being tested in Preview channels, with a broader rollout expected in the Windows 11 25H2 update in the latter half of 2025. Additionally, the upcoming July release will feature a redesigned black blue screen of death (BSOD), replacing the traditional blue background and sad smiley face with a black design that displays the relevant error code and driver name.

AppWizard

July 17, 2025

Here’s your first look at Google Translate’s Conversation mode redesign (APK teardown)

Google is updating its Google Translate app, particularly the Conversation mode, with new features such as enhanced speaker identification, quick language-switch chips, inline translations, and visual updates. The update will introduce Gemini-based branding and a more intuitive interface, including a prominent "Built with ✦Gemini" branding and a disclaimer about generative AI errors. Users will have access to suggestion chips for quick language changes and a new auto-playback button. The interface will highlight the current speaker and improve automatic language detection visibility. The manual mode will feature two microphone icons for user control and will be visually distinct. The face-to-face conversation mode will be updated for better bilingual interaction. The manual conversation mode will require additional steps to access, as it has been moved to the Settings sheet. These changes aim to enhance functionality and user experience, although they have not yet been officially announced or rolled out.