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There’s a brilliant fingerprint hack hiding on your Samsung phone — here’s how to use it
AppWizard
April 7, 2026

There’s a brilliant fingerprint hack hiding on your Samsung phone — here’s how to use it

Samsung's Good Lock app allows users to personalize their devices, including a feature that enables different fingerprints to launch specific applications. Users can register multiple fingerprints and assign unique actions to each, such as opening Instagram with a left thumb or the Notes app with a right index finger. To set this up, users must download the Good Lock app, register their fingerprints, and use the Routines+ plugin to create routines that define actions for each fingerprint. This feature enhances convenience and productivity by providing quick access to frequently used apps and tasks.
I’m testing Android 17's app bubbles, and I’ve already found a big problem
AppWizard
April 2, 2026

I’m testing Android 17’s app bubbles, and I’ve already found a big problem

The author transitioned from a Samsung device to the Pixel 10 Pro and appreciates the new app bubbles feature introduced in Android 17 Beta 3, which allows users to launch apps in a movable and collapsible window. This feature is particularly useful for multitasking, such as accessing notes or media while using other apps. However, the author notes that app bubbles have limitations, including a cumbersome process to open them, lack of resizing options, and issues with returning to full-screen mode. In contrast, Samsung's pop-up windows offer more flexibility and convenience. Despite these drawbacks, the author remains hopeful for improvements to app bubbles in future updates.
Here's why your Android Auto music controls look different this morning
AppWizard
March 25, 2026

Here’s why your Android Auto music controls look different this morning

Google has introduced a new Media Playback template for Android Auto, enhancing the user experience for music streaming applications like Spotify and YouTube Music. The update features a wavy progress bar and has repositioned the Play/Pause and track control buttons to the left side of the screen. This redesign aims to improve usability and streamline interaction with music apps. The rollout is gradual, with more users beginning to access the updated interface. The new design will be consistently applied across all music player applications using the Media Playback template. Users are encouraged to share their experiences with the new UI.
Google Activates Desktop Windowing On Android Tablets
AppWizard
March 15, 2026

Google Activates Desktop Windowing On Android Tablets

Google has introduced a desktop windowing mode as the default on tablets running the latest Android builds, starting with the Pixel Tablet. This feature includes freeform windows, a persistent taskbar, and the ability to create and switch between multiple desktops. Users can manipulate apps by floating, resizing, snapping to edges, and minimizing or maximizing them, similar to traditional PC or Mac interfaces. The taskbar displays all running apps across desktops, allowing for quick app switching. Users can snap two apps side by side and resize them simultaneously. Desktop windowing allows for rapid app transitions, enhancing efficiency when managing multiple applications. However, it consumes vertical space on the display, making full-screen and split-screen views more efficient for tasks requiring fewer apps. The feature builds on Android 12L's enhancements for large screens and aims to improve productivity on tablets. Despite its advantages, there are some limitations, such as unclear app movement between desktops and limited keyboard shortcuts. Users can mix modes, using desktops for multi-app workflows while reverting to full-screen or split-screen views when needed. This update signifies a shift in how users interact with tablets, making them more functional for productivity tasks.
This game-changing Galaxy S26 feature just transformed my Netflix binge sessions
BetaBeacon
March 15, 2026

This game-changing Galaxy S26 feature just transformed my Netflix binge sessions

- Audio Eraser in the Gallery app allows users to adjust audio categories in videos - The feature was upgraded in the Galaxy S26 series to support third-party apps - Users can adjust audio categories such as voices, music, noise, and crowd for desired effect - The feature can help in hearing dialogue clearly in TV shows and may be helpful for people who are hard of hearing - Audio Eraser is becoming a favorite feature on Samsung's latest flagships
YouTube fixes major outage that knocked the platform offline for hours
AppWizard
February 18, 2026

YouTube fixes major outage that knocked the platform offline for hours

YouTube experienced a significant outage affecting its services, including YouTube Music, YouTube Kids, and YouTube TV, primarily due to issues with its recommendations system. Downdetector recorded 300,000 to 350,000 user reports in the U.S. and numerous complaints globally. By late evening, YouTube confirmed that full service was restored across all platforms, and no videos or accounts were deleted during the disruption. YouTube's engineers are expected to investigate the cause of the failure to prevent future occurrences.
I wish every Android phone had Samsung's Separate App Sound feature. Here's how it works
AppWizard
February 10, 2026

I wish every Android phone had Samsung’s Separate App Sound feature. Here’s how it works

Modern Samsung smartphones include a feature called "Separate App Sound," which allows users to direct audio from specific applications to different audio sources. This means users can play music from apps like YouTube Music through a Bluetooth speaker while keeping notification alerts routed through the phone’s built-in speaker. To enable this feature, users need to open the Settings app, tap on Sounds and vibrations, scroll to the bottom, select Separate app sound, toggle it on, choose the apps to configure, and decide the audio output for those apps. This feature was introduced with the Galaxy S8 series in 2017 and is often overlooked. It can enhance user experience by preventing interruptions from notifications during activities like hosting friends or driving. Other Android brands do not offer a similar functionality.
Apple Music is sneakily becoming the best music streamer for Android
AppWizard
January 26, 2026

Apple Music is sneakily becoming the best music streamer for Android

Apple services have expanded beyond their ecosystem, with Apple Music now available on Android, Windows, Google TV, and ChromeOS, as well as through a web app. Apple Music offers features like Dolby Atmos and lossless audio support, making it competitive against Spotify and YouTube Music. Spotify's recent price increase has made it more expensive than Apple Music and YouTube Music. YouTube Music, while bundled with YouTube Premium, struggles as a standalone service and has audio quality limitations. Apple Music provides high-resolution lossless audio, Dolby Atmos support, and a user-friendly experience on Android, priced at .99 per month. It allows users to import libraries from various services, enhancing its appeal across different platforms.
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