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Microsoft quietly shipped 9 meaningful Windows 11 improvements this year, and they actually make the OS feel more polished

Windows 11 has gained cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, Sysmon, and more in early 2026. Here are all the new features and improvements.

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I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised

I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised

I tested the AirPods Max against the Nothing Headphone (a) to see if the scrappy, upstart new brand can go head-to-head with one of the giants.

I tested the CMF Buds 2 Plus — they cost $79 but sound like $200+ rivals

I tested the CMF Buds 2 Plus — they cost $79 but sound like $200+ rivals

The CMF Buds 2 Plus tick many of the right boxes, but inconsistent performance across codecs will leave iPhone users in particular feeling shortchanged.

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I’d given up on iPad gaming until I tried the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL — now I don’t want to leave the house without it

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is an excellent iPad controller, featuring responsive TMR sticks, full-sized triggers, and passthrough charging. But it has flaws.

Android 17 Beta 3 finally brings the desktop multitasking we’ve been waiting for

Android 17 Beta 3 finally delivers floating windows for any app, splits your Wi-Fi and mobile toggles, and hits platform stability.

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iPhone New iOS Age Verification Sparks Outrage as Users Say 'I Will Switch to Android'

Apple's new iOS age verification in the UK sparks outrage as users warn they may switch to Android over privacy and ID concerns.

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‘The fastest mobile platform for web browsing’: Google claims Android is up to 47% faster than iOS in this key metric

Google says its Android operating system provides up to 47% faster web browsing speeds than Apple’s iOS.

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'I can't believe this is happening': iPhone users are threatening to defect to Android over new iOS age verification push — and I'd do the same

'I can't believe this is happening': iPhone users are threatening to defect to Android over new iOS age verification push — and I'd do the same

The impact of the UK's age verification law continues, with Apple implementing age checks for iOS 26.4 users, and some already plan to flee to Android.

One big Google Translate update made its way onto iOS amidst an Android expansion

One big Google Translate update made its way onto iOS amidst an Android expansion

Shattering language barriers became a lot easier, as Google Translate's Live Translate greets iOS users and more Android users in other countries.

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'A sophisticated threat that is quietly reshaping the economics of digital fraud': How hackers are employing virtual cloud phones to power major scams

'A sophisticated threat that is quietly reshaping the economics of digital fraud': How hackers are employing virtual cloud phones to power major scams

Cloud phones are the latest tool to be used against banking app users and the security community should take notice.

WhatsApp’s big update fixes the three things users have been yelling about for years

WhatsApp’s big update fixes the three things users have been yelling about for years

WhatsApp finally fixes key annoyances with multi-account support, better storage tools, and easy phone transfers.

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Google won't kill sideloading on Android, but it will add some more hoops to jump through — and that's a good thing

Google won't kill sideloading on Android, but it will add some more hoops to jump through — and that's a good thing

Google has confirmed that sideloading will continue with some hurdles. But honestly, I don't think the compromised option is all that bad.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: Android's iPad Pro alternative?

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: Android's iPad Pro alternative?

An Android tablet where the software actually works

Google’s new Android Automotive update wants to control your car's 'brain' — as Micron predicts cars will soon need 300GB of RAM

Google’s new Android Automotive update wants to control your car's 'brain' — as Micron predicts cars will soon need 300GB of RAM

Cars are rapidly turning into computers as Android Automotive update will soon make it the ‘brain’ of your car, but Micron says vehicles will soon need 300GB of RAM to function.

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 tipped for a major performance jump — but it could be very bad for your wallet

Leaked specs tease a major performance boost for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro chips, but the price could put phone makers off adopting them.

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Xiaomi 17 vs. Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Sibling rivalry

Xiaomi's two latest phones have blazing-fast hardware, top-notch cameras, heavyweight batteries that can be juiced up in a jiffy, and a lot more.

Android Automotive upgrade gives Google more control over your car

This move could see Google become core to a lot more systems in your car

Honor leak shows a pair of iClones inspired by iPhones – but don't let that put you off

Honor's forthcoming 600 Series phones might "borrow" the design from Apple, but the specs certainly impress.

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Google’s Android Is About To Take Over Your Entire Car–Not Just the Screens

The new Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles can control seat motors, HVAC, lights, and more.

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Flipper Zero pen-testing tool gets an AI-powered companion app — natural language interface allows for faster, easier hacking

If controlling the notorious Flipper Zero pen-testing and hacking tool using its native interface is too difficult, a new AI-powered companion app for Android, called V3SP3R, is ready to help you make the most of it.

This hidden Android feature will help stop phone snoops in their tracks

Want to show someone something on your phone without risking them snooping in a different app? This Android hidden feature keeps them in one place.

'Smartphones were never designed to be vaults': How hackers can steal PINs and private data from over a billion Android devices — even while they’re switched off

Ledger’s white-hat Donjon team discovered a critical MediaTek flaw allowing attackers to instantly access PINs, messages, photos, and crypto wallets.

OnePlus could be planning an Android gaming handheld with a difference – unique control system tipped

OnePlus might expand beyond phones and tablets, with its first Android gaming handheld

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Evernote is getting even more expensive, so I'm ditching it and moving to this note-taking app

Notesnook is the best Evernote alternative in 2026, and I'm finally switching over.

GrapheneOS is taking a stand against digital age verification laws — but how long can its defiance last?

A privacy and security-focused fork of Android — GrapheneOS — is taking a stand against digital age verification laws.

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