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HIGHLIGHTS• Kevin LaChapelle leaves Microsoft after 37 years amid Xbox layoffs.• He helped build Xbox Backward Compatibility and Cloud Gaming.• His emotional farewell thanked colleagues and praised Xbox’s future. Microsoft’s latest wave of layoffs has claimed another high-profile employee, marking the end of a remarkable career spanning nearly four decades. Kevin LaChapelle, a senior executive … Read more
HIGHLIGHTS• iPhone 17 Pro sealed in a US time capsule until 2276.• Time capsule marks America’s 250th Independence anniversary.• Device will showcase today’s smartphone technology to future generations. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has found its way into yet another remarkable project this year. After reportedly being used during the Artemis 2 mission to capture and … Read more
HIGHLIGHTS• Oppo may replace OxygenOS and Realme UI with ColorOS across future devices.• The move could simplify software development and reduce overall costs.• The report remains unconfirmed, with no official statement from Oppo, OnePlus or Realme. OnePlus and Realme smartphones could be set for a major software overhaul if recent reports are accurate. Oppo is reportedly … Read more
HIGHLIGHTS• Nano Banana 2 Lite generates AI images in as little as 4 seconds.• Gemini Omni Flash lets developers create and edit AI videos using natural language.• Both models are designed to speed up image and video creation workflows. Google has expanded its AI portfolio with the launch of Nano Banana 2 Lite, a new … Read more
ESSENTIALS * With redesigned sliders and lock screen controls, One UI 9 could provide a more streamlined appearance.* Samsung might offer new creative tools, privacy features, and improved multitasking.* Later this week, the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series could begin. Samsung One UI 9 Beta Features and Upgrades Samsung is prepared … Read more
One of the greatest new features is call screening. Samsung is presently working on the upcoming smartphone update. A number of new features are planned for One UI 8.5, which should help both older smartphones and current flagship devices. Sammobile reports that four features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 will be made available through a … Read more