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Google Releases Android Auto 17.7 for All Users, Here's How To Install It
AppWizard
September 12, 2026

Google Releases Android Auto 17.7 for All Users, Here’s How To Install It

Google has launched Android Auto version 17.7, available through the stable channel. Users can manually install the update by downloading the APK installer. The update includes a new green icon for Android Auto, particularly for Google Pixel 10 Pro XL users, but lacks significant front-facing changes. Previous features, such as a new weather experience with an animated raccoon character, are still in development and not included. A more substantial update is expected by the end of the year, introducing widgets and support for video applications. The complete build for the current update is Android Auto 17.7.6636.
Another New Android Auto Feature Is Mysteriously Gone
AppWizard
September 11, 2026

Another New Android Auto Feature Is Mysteriously Gone

In recent months, the wavy progress bar feature in music applications on Android Auto, which replaced the traditional straight line, has disappeared for some users, particularly affecting Spotify. This feature was introduced to enhance the user interface but did not provide significant functional benefits. Users have reported that the wavy design reverts to a straight line when the app is in full-screen mode, while it appears on the Coolwalk screen. Additionally, Google Maps has stopped displaying a speedometer, which users find frustrating. There are calls for Google to implement a toggle feature for the progress bar design preference. The latest version of Android Auto, build 17.6, is currently available, with updates expected soon.
Over 1,000 cut voice lines from Resident Evil 4 and Requiem reveal more about Leon Kennedy, the zombies he fights, and a lowkey bromance
AppWizard
September 8, 2026

Over 1,000 cut voice lines from Resident Evil 4 and Requiem reveal more about Leon Kennedy, the zombies he fights, and a lowkey bromance

Keff0, a community modder, has released two YouTube videos featuring over 600 cut voice lines from the Resident Evil 4 remake and nearly 400 from Resident Evil Requiem. These lines provide insights into characters like Leon, Ashley, Luis, and the Merchant, including a reference to Resident Evil Village. The cut lines from Requiem reveal that burning zombies would plead for water and express gratitude when relieved of suffering. Additionally, a character named Chunk laments his impending death, while Leon has a poignant line stating, “I promise I'll make it home,” reflecting his desire to move beyond his past.
Snail Games Announces Global Launch of Honeycomb: The World Beyond Across PC and Console Platforms
AppWizard
September 8, 2026

Snail Games Announces Global Launch of Honeycomb: The World Beyond Across PC and Console Platforms

Snail, Inc. has launched a new science-fiction survival sandbox game called Honeycomb: The World Beyond, developed by Frozen Way Studio. The game is available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Key features include exploration of diverse alien biomes, a bioengineering system for creating new life forms, base building, laboratory research, resource discovery, and survival gameplay. The game incorporates advanced technologies from NVIDIA, such as RTXDI and DLSS 4.5, to enhance visual quality and performance. Frozen Way Games, based in Cracow, Poland, consists of over 80 team members dedicated to game development. Players can access the game through its official website and various social media platforms.
Gemini just got a 'floating bubble' multitasking upgrade that's a game changer on Android phones — here's how to use it
BetaBeacon
September 8, 2026

Gemini just got a ‘floating bubble’ multitasking upgrade that’s a game changer on Android phones — here’s how to use it

- Gemini is an AI assistant that has evolved into a multitasking tool. - Users can now complete more complex tasks through text prompts on Google Gemini. - The Gemini app now functions as a dynamic background module for multitasking. - The feature began rolling out on September 4 for Android devices. - The Gemini multitasking shortcut was previously available for specific Android devices. - The feature allows users to multitask while working in other apps. - The author hopes to see similar features for other AI tools on Apple and Android devices.
Connecticut attorney general calls Kik messenger app a ‘predator’s paradise’
AppWizard
September 8, 2026

Connecticut attorney general calls Kik messenger app a ‘predator’s paradise’

Connecticut's Attorney General, William Tong, is investigating MediaLab.AI Inc.'s messaging app, Kik, due to concerns about inadequate age assurance practices and content moderation. Child safety advocates have criticized Kik as a “predator’s paradise.” Tong described Kik as a platform with significant issues related to sexual abuse, exploitation, and bullying, lacking meaningful age verification and protections for users. The app has over one-third of American teens using it, down from 40 percent in 2016. MediaLab has only partially responded to inquiries about privacy and safety. Tong's office has issued a civil investigative demand for information on MediaLab’s data processing, content moderation, and age assurance practices to assess compliance with the Connecticut Data Privacy Act and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
GTA 6's Criminal Profile system sounds pretty interesting, isn't a direct copy of Red Dead's Honor system
AppWizard
September 8, 2026

GTA 6’s Criminal Profile system sounds pretty interesting, isn’t a direct copy of Red Dead’s Honor system

Grand Theft Auto 6 features a detailed environment where player choices significantly impact the narrative. Unlike previous games, it offers immersive gameplay with various actions reflecting players' moral decisions. Recent leaks reveal chaotic behaviors, such as violent outbursts and confrontations with NPCs, emphasizing player freedom in Vice City. Rockstar Games is not implementing punitive measures for player behavior but instead introduces a 'Criminal Profiles' system categorizing behavior into four states: Professional, Aggressive, Violent, and Psycho, with a fifth state called 'shattered' for disengaged players. Players can disable Criminal Profile notifications for a tailored experience. Protagonists Jason and Lucia can display different Criminal Profile states, influencing their interactions. Maintaining a 'Professional' state requires restraint, encouraging reflection on actions and consequences. Player actions are expected to impact narrative outcomes, with comments from Rob Nelson highlighting the interconnected systems of the game. Players will navigate choices that affect their experience, balancing chaos with a more measured approach.
This beloved Android Auto app now lets you send videos from your phone to your car
AppWizard
September 7, 2026

This beloved Android Auto app now lets you send videos from your phone to your car

The developer of Xtream Player has released an update (v1.6.0) that includes several new features: a Winamp-inspired visualizer with nine styles available to all users, the ability to send videos from a smartphone to a car (currently experimental), automatic playback resumption after phone calls, and hidden in-page controls for a cleaner interface. Premium users receive additional benefits, such as the app remembering the last visualization used and support for official MilkDrop and libprojectM visualizers. Xtream Player v1.6.0 can be downloaded from GitHub or the Fermata Xtream website.
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