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AppWizard

October 31, 2024

How to Supercharge Gemini App Usage on Foldables and Tablets

The Gemini app has been enhanced since its launch on Android, with updates improving its functionality for foldable phones and tablets. The app supports both cover and main screens, allowing users to switch view modes and minimize it. On the main screen, users can initiate Gemini with voice commands or gestures, reposition it, and use split-screen mode. The cover screen offers similar functionality, though split-screen support is limited. Gemini is compatible with various Android foldable devices, and there is potential for future support on standard smartphones.

Winsage

October 28, 2024

How to get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 and 10

Microsoft's Copilot chatbot is available on Windows 11 and Windows 10, with Windows 11 featuring a more integrated app experience compared to the web application format on Windows 10. Users can access Copilot through the Start menu or a pinned Taskbar button. To interact with Copilot, users can type prompts or use voice commands, provided they have a microphone. The app allows customization of voice, language, and themes, and users can adjust privacy settings to prevent data usage for AI training. Copilot includes a discovery feature with AI-generated news summaries and prompt suggestions. Users can install or uninstall the Copilot app via the Microsoft Store and system settings. Future updates may introduce new features like "Copilot Vision" and "Copilot Suggestions."

Winsage

October 17, 2024

The New Windows 11 24H2 Version Is Out, Here’s What’s Changed on Our Computers – Jason Deegan

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Version 24H2, featuring significant updates including: - Enhanced Energy Saver Mode that optimizes battery life for laptops by limiting background processes and reducing CPU usage. - Improved smartphone integration through the updated "Phone Link" app, allowing smartphones to be used as webcams and providing quick access to mobile app features from the desktop. - A more customizable Start menu, enabling users to pin applications to the taskbar and access Microsoft account information directly. - Noteworthy enhancements to File Explorer, including native support for 7zip and TAR formats, performance optimizations for ZIP file extraction, and improved navigation features. - A more user-friendly Quick Settings menu with easier scrolling, customizable arrangements, and a refresh button for Wi-Fi networks. - Support for HDR wallpapers, allowing the use of .JXR format images and automatic adjustments between HDR and SDR displays. - Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth LE Audio, enhancing connectivity options and introducing features for hearing aid users. - Voice Clarity feature that reduces background noise during voice calls using AI technology. - New Copilot+ features, including voice interaction, personalized news summaries, enhanced AI capabilities for complex queries, smarter browsing in Edge, and improved memory function for sensitive data. Users can manually initiate the update by navigating to Settings > Update & Security if it does not prompt automatically.

AppWizard

October 5, 2024

With Gemini for Pixel Buds, spoken notifications are only for messaging apps

The Gemini feature on Pixel Buds allows spoken notifications only for specific messaging applications: Google Chat, Google Messages, Google Voice, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. This change limits the broader notification capabilities previously available through Google Assistant, which included notifications from any app. Users can revert to Google Assistant by disabling Gemini, but this will eliminate the ability to use both features simultaneously. Activating Gemini will also turn on the phone's screen to display a transcript for longer conversations, with measures in place to prevent accidental touches.

AppWizard

September 19, 2024

Google Maps on Android Auto gets a useful “Add Stop” button during navigation

Google Maps has introduced redesigned pins, a refreshed color palette, and a streamlined navigation bar for Android Auto users. A significant new feature is the "Add Stop" button, which allows users to modify their route more easily without relying on voice commands. This button is located beneath the location details on the touchscreen. The update also includes an upcoming incident reporting feature and other smaller enhancements. Android Auto continues to integrate mobile apps with car displays for navigation, phone calls, and music playback, despite occasional glitches.

AppWizard

September 4, 2024

How to Replace Google Assistant With Gemini AI on Your Android Device

Google Assistant is a staple on Android devices, allowing users to manage tasks and inquiries. Google Gemini is a new AI tool that offers a conversational approach for deeper engagement with information, including content generation, grammar corrections, and language translations. Gemini can search through Gmail, set alarms, make calls, control smart devices, and analyze photos. To use Gemini as the primary assistant, users must have a personal Google or Google Workspace account, but it is not compatible with accounts managed by Family Link or for users under 18. To set up Gemini, users need to ensure Google Assistant is the default assistive app. The Gemini app may already be installed or can be downloaded from Google Play. To activate it, users can follow prompts or change settings in the app. Gemini can be launched by pressing the on/off button or using the "Hey Google" phrase. Gemini can perform various actions, including answering questions, launching apps, generating content, setting timers, translating languages, making calls, retrieving emails, and analyzing photos.

AppWizard

August 20, 2024

AI-powered NVIDIA ACE Digital Human added to this multiplayer PC game

At Computex 2024, NVIDIA demonstrated its latest digital human technology through the Covert Protocol tech and game demo, in collaboration with Inworld AI. This technology creates lifelike in-game characters with unique personalities, allowing players to interact using text or voice commands. The demo showcased a detective-style adventure powered by a GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU, emphasizing player engagement through puzzle-like interactions. NVIDIA plans to unveil an in-game version of this technology at Gamescom 2024 in the multiplayer mech game, Mecha BREAK, developed by Amazing Seasun Games. This game utilizes NVIDIA's Nemotron-4 4B NIM language model and features a Digital Human character named Martel, who provides insights and customization advice. Martel responds to voice commands, enhancing the gameplay experience. The technology integrates Audio2Face-3D NIM for facial animations, Whisper for speech recognition, and Elevenlabs for voice synthesis. Real-time performance requires robust hardware, but the impact on frame rate is minimal, around 5%, when using Digital Humans in Mecha BREAK. This performance is demonstrated on a GeForce RTX 4090-powered rig. Additional details about Mecha BREAK are available on the game's Steam page.

AppWizard

August 15, 2024

Gemini App Brings Google Assistant Routines on Android—How to Use It?

The Gemini AI app has introduced a feature that allows Android users to set Routines through voice commands. This update marks the reintroduction of Google Assistant's Routines within the Gemini app, which had previously faced limitations. Users can activate a Routine by saying "start" followed by the specific routine name, with Gemini calling upon Google Assistant to execute the actions. However, not all commands are supported, and typing out Routines is not an option. The transition from Google Assistant to Gemini aims to provide a more comprehensive multimodal experience, with Google committed to enhancing Gemini and reintegrating key features from Google Assistant.

Winsage

July 31, 2024

20 features in Windows 11 that you’re not using (and you definitely should)

Windows 11 includes several features aimed at improving productivity and user experience. Key features include: 1. Clipboard History: Stores multiple pieces of content and syncs across devices. 2. Live Captions: Generates real-time captions for audio content. 3. Voice Access: Allows control of the computer through voice commands. 4. Focus Sessions: Minimizes distractions by silencing notifications. 5. Mouse Pointer Color: Customizes mouse pointer color for better visibility. 6. Text Cursor Color: Enables a text cursor indicator for easier spotting. 7. Random MAC Address: Generates random MAC addresses for enhanced privacy. 8. Mobile Hotspot: Shares internet connection with other devices. 9. Night Light: Adjusts screen color temperature to reduce eye strain. 10. Find My Device: Tracks the computer's location if lost. 11. Taskbar Ungroup Apps: Displays labels for each app in the Taskbar. 12. Multilanguage Text Suggestions: Provides text suggestions based on language preferences. 13. Autocorrect Misspelled Words: Automatically corrects misspelled words while typing. 14. End Task: Allows termination of unresponsive applications from the Taskbar. 15. Title Bar Window Shake: Minimizes all other windows by shaking the active window's title bar. 16. Dynamic Refresh Rate: Adjusts display refresh rate based on content. 17. Manage Default GPU Per Application: Specifies which GPU to use for each application. 18. Set Time and Zone Automatically: Automatically adjusts time and timezone settings. 19. Passkeys: Creates and saves tokens for web services using Windows Hello. 20. Dynamic Lock: Automatically locks the computer when stepping away from a paired Bluetooth device.

AppWizard

July 30, 2024

Expect Gemini AI To Be Present In More Google Apps Soon – Talk Android

Google is enhancing its Gemini AI assistant with new extensions, as indicated by an APK teardown of the latest beta version of the Google app. The update will expand Gemini's functionality, allowing it to manage various digital tasks more efficiently. Six new extensions have been identified in the beta version 15.29.34.29, including a Google Home extension for controlling smart home devices, a feature for initiating phone calls through voice commands, and a Utilities extension for interacting with phone settings and applications. Additionally, there are potential integrations with Google Calendar, Keep, and Tasks, aimed at improving organization and task management. The Gemini app is available for download on Pixel phones and other Android devices.