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Winsage

April 1, 2025

For the Price of a Good Burger, You Can Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and Unlock Microsoft’s Copilot AI

Windows 11 Pro is currently available for .97, a 92% discount from the standard price of approximately 9. It features a refreshed user interface for multitasking, enhanced security, a Universal Search tool on the taskbar, the ability to create multiple custom desktops, and integration with OneDrive for file synchronization across devices. It also includes productivity shortcuts like Win + V for clipboard history and the Copilot AI tool to streamline tasks.

Winsage

March 29, 2025

Raycast is a better launcher than anything on Windows

The author has transitioned from using Flow Launcher on Windows 11 to Raycast on a Mac Mini and finds Raycast to be superior in elegance and functionality. Raycast is described as a comprehensive solution with high extensibility and customizability, offering an intuitive design that enhances productivity. A Windows version of Raycast is anticipated in the future, and the author hopes it will match the quality of the Mac version.

Winsage

February 26, 2025

Windows 11 Pro Is Now Just $10 (95% Off), Cheaper Than a Monthly Netflix Subscription

Windows 11 Pro is now available with a new user interface and enhanced security features. StackSocial is offering it at a 95% discount for a limited time, allowing users to purchase it for just $ when using the code 'UPGRADE'. Key features include a Universal Search tool on the taskbar, OneDrive for file syncing across devices, the ability to create multiple custom desktops, and new shortcuts like Win + V for accessing clipboard history.

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

Android 16 could give Gemini the power over apps Assistant never got

Google is enhancing its Gemini chatbot and large language model, making it the default assistant on many Android devices. Currently, Gemini can interact with external services through Extensions, but its control over Android applications is limited. The upcoming Android 16 will introduce a new API that allows services like Gemini to perform actions within applications. Android 16 DP1 has revealed new APIs for "app functions," which represent specific capabilities of applications that can be integrated into system features. Applications will define these functions, and they will be accessible through Android's App Search framework. To execute these functions, applications need specific permissions, which are restricted to system applications. The new app functions feature could enable Gemini to control applications more effectively than Google Assistant has in the past, potentially allowing for multitasking and complex actions. The success of Gemini as an AI agent will depend on app developers adopting this functionality.

Winsage

November 17, 2024

Microsoft Ending Windows Mail and Calendar Support

Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows Mail and Calendar applications on December 31, 2024. Users will lose access to these applications and will be unable to send or receive emails through them after this date. Microsoft encourages users to transition to Outlook for Windows, which is being promoted as the successor to Mail and Calendar. Outlook for Windows is free and features built-in AI capabilities, allowing users to manage multiple email accounts and calendar events in one place. Users can export local emails, calendar events, and contacts to facilitate the transition.

BetaBeacon

October 2, 2024

Epic is suing Google — again — and now Samsung, too

Epic has filed a second antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung, accusing them of conspiring to undermine third-party app stores. Epic claims Samsung's "Auto Blocker" feature prevents users from installing apps from unauthorized sources, making it difficult for new phone buyers to install competing apps. Samsung and Google deny collusion and state that Android device makers are free to take steps to keep users safe. Epic is asking for a jury trial and is positioning the lawsuit as a way to prevent Google and partners from pursuing a "malicious compliance strategy."

Winsage

August 30, 2024

Labor Day Deal: Enjoy the Enhanced UI of Windows 11 Pro for 89% off

Windows 11 Pro is available for a low price at StackSocial, representing an 89% discount from the standard retail price of approximately 0. The operating system features a universal search function on the taskbar, allows the creation of multiple custom desktops, and includes OneDrive for syncing files across devices. Additionally, Windows shortcuts, such as Win + V, enhance productivity by providing access to clipboard history.

AppWizard

July 30, 2024

Google app can now show contacts, apps, and device settings in search (APK Teardown)

The Google app is set to introduce a universal search feature that will allow users to find information across devices, displaying web search results, contacts, apps, and device settings within the search interface. This feature will be available to all Android users, independent of the Pixel Launcher’s universal search. Users can control the visibility of contacts, apps, and device settings in search results through the Autocomplete settings. The feature is currently in testing, as indicated by its presence in the beta version of the app.