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Tag Archives: App
Google Photos: Limitations and AI Analysis; Time to Move On
Most Android users likely still use the Google Photos app on their mobile devices. By default, photos are uploaded to the Google Photos service. However, it's time to switch away from this service, as its functionality is becoming increasingly limited, … Continue reading
Samsung's April 2026 Android update breaks Microsoft 365 apps / Authenticator
[German]Samsung has apparently been rolling out the April 2026 Android security update for several days now. A reader pointed out to me that there are serious issues with Microsoft 365 apps on Android once the update is installed. Microsoft Teams … Continue reading
Outlook Classic: Bug hides mouse pointer (also in other MS 365 apps)
[German]Outlook Classic users are once again plagued by a silly bug that Microsoft has built into the software. The bug causes the mouse pointer to disappear unintentionally. It can also affect OneNote or other MS 365 apps. Microsoft has finally … Continue reading
Outlook New app no longer launches (since Dec. 5, 2025); workaround
An update to the new Outlook app, rolled out on December 5, 2025, causes issues. After that update, users recognized, that the app no longer starts. Clicking on the icon does nothing. Many users seems to be affected.
Microsoft 365: Companion apps will be rolled out at the end of October 2025
[German]Starting in late October 2025, the Microsoft 365 companion apps—People, Files, and Calendar—will be automatically installed on Windows 11 devices with Microsoft 365 apps and will integrate Copilot for contextual AI assistance.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Nextcloud: Data protection bug in Android app?
[German]There appears to be a bug in the Android app for Nextcloud that is not insignificant in terms of data protection. Media content uploads are distributed across different folders belonging to different instances (accounts), even if this is not what … Continue reading
Outlook Light app will be discontinued
[German]A quick update for users of Microsoft's Outlook Lite app. Redmond has just announced that the app will be discontinued. It will be shut down on October 6, 2025.
Google requires Android app developers to identify themselves
[German]In light of the large number of harmful Android apps, Google is taking drastic measures for the future. All developers of Android apps must identify themselves to Google if they want their apps to continue running on certified Android devices.
Outlook New no longer starts after update (C-Runtime problem)
[German]A blog reader reports a strange problem. Outlook New is used as an app there. Since the app automatically restarted after an update (must have been to version 1.2025.813.500), it can no longer be opened. It looks as if the … Continue reading
Microsoft To Do: Support for iOS 16 and macOS 12 will end in August 2025
[German]A quick note for users who use Microsoft To Do on Apple's iOS and macOS. Redmond announced on August 5, 2025, that support for older operating system versions will end at the end of the month.