Apple today announced changes to its App Store policies and fees in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Apple says the changes were made after « close collaboration » with the European Commission, and the updates simplify the fee structure and « resolve Apple’s disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution. » […]
Read MoreFixing Windows may be an impossible task, at least if the goal is to please every user. Because Windows has been around for decades and is used by billions of people, Microsoft has to be careful in how it rolls out changes to its operating system. One of the strengths of Windows is backward compatibility, […]
Read MoreLast year, Microsoft announced a major update coming to the Taskbar on Windows 11 that would allow users to swap out the Windows Search box for one powered by Copilot. Dubbed « Ask Copilot, » this new experience would let users interact with Copilot straight from the Taskbar, while maintaining support for searching for apps and files. […]
Read MoreBuilt as an alternative to the standard File Explorer in Windows 11, Files is an open-source project that always seems to stay one step ahead of Microsoft. Its latest update to Files v4.2.7 is a perfect example, as it focuses on improving the speed and overall responsiveness of the right-click menu before the official context […]
Read MoreThe next-generation Apple TV 4K will ship with an upgraded Siri Remote, according to macOS 26.7 code findings. The code does not reveal any specific changes planned for the remote, but it suggests that a new Apple TV is finally coming soon, following years of rumors. The new model, expected to be powered by an […]
Read MoreThe commission Apple earns from the App Store is shrinking in markets where it has been forced to relax its grip on in-app purchases, based on new analytics data. According to Appfigures, cited by the Financial Times ($), Apple’s U.S. commission revenue has fallen 18 percent since the start of 2026. It also found App […]
Read MoreOne UI 9.0, which debuted with the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 series last month, introduces a major change to the Settings menu: a dedicated Warranty and care section that makes it easier to check warranty status, run diagnostics, and resolve device issues. The Warranty and care section is located directly […]
Read MoreSonos just updated its iOS app with new Live Activities support, providing quick access to playback controls from your Lock Screen. Image credit: MajorAtmosphere Sonos shared a Reddit post announcing the new feature, which appears after you initiate playback on a Sonos device and then close the app. The Live Activity shows the current room […]
Read MoreIn a notable addition to the unreleased Apple products referenced in yesterday’s macOS Tahoe 26.7 software update, AirPods 5 models have also been spotted. Internally codenamed B868M and B868E, the models almost certainly refer to AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation. Current AirPods 4 models, launched in September 2024, have the codenames […]
Read MoreOne UI 9 Watch is Samsung’s take on Wear OS 7 for smartwatches. It debuted in the second half of 2026 with the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. It brings a slightly improved UI design, some new health and fitness tracking features, and faster access to AI assistants like Gemini. Let […]
Read MoreThe macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate that Apple seeded today has references to several unreleased products, from home devices to iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and Macs. Some of these codenames have shown up in prior software updates but have new feature flags, while others haven’t been seen in the code before. Home Accessories Home Hub (J490 […]
Read MoreApple today released the fourth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The fourth betas come a week after Apple seeded the third betas and just a few hours after the sixth developer betas. You can […]
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