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Microsoft promised a bold new era for Windows—but years later, many of its most hyped features have quietly stalled, vanished, or failed to impress.

By Chris Hoffman
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Think you know iOS inside out? Well, think again. Unlock your iPhone's full potential with these hidden tweaks.

By Eric Griffith
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Apple will reportedly replace the mini-LED panels on the current models with OLED displays that are expected to support fast scrolling and pinch-to-zoom.

By Jibin Joseph
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The new feature only runs on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 phones, with Samsung’s new series also getting call scam detection and improved Circle to Search.

By Rob Pegoraro
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Scammers are preying on Windows 10 users who haven't moved to Windows 11 with ads that urge you to 'Upgrade to Win 11 Pro Today,' antivirus provider Malwarebytes reports.

By Michael Kan
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Microsoft doesn't sit still for many years between major OS versions, and Windows 11 is already approaching its fifth year of existence. Here's what Windows 12 might look like, based on leaked code, insider previews, Copilot updates, and more.

By Michael Muchmore
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Do the photos and videos you’ve shot on your iPhone need sprucing up? Here’s how to edit and enhance them in the Apple Photos app.

By Lance Whitney
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Why can't it just be a basic text editor?!

By Jon Martindale
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Follow my expert advice to make your Windows 11 PC faster, regardless of its age or specs, without compromising the appearance and functionality of the OS.

By Michael Muchmore
Speed up Windows 11

A code issue let Copilot pick up emails in sent and draft folders even though they were marked as confidential, Microsoft says. The company began rolling out a fix earlier this month.

By Jibin Joseph
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The tool, rolling out now to Windows Insiders, is accessible from the taskbar, but it opens and runs in your default browser.

By Michael Kan
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Using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can set up and share a separate iCloud photo library for friends and family members to view, edit, and even add their own photos.

By Lance Whitney
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Google may share more about Android 17, XR, Aluminium OS, and new Gemini features over the two-day event.

By James Peckham
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With iOS 26.4, Apple is set to turn on Stolen Device Protection by default, which makes it harder for thieves to steal personal data, even if they have your passcode. Here's how it works.

By Lance Whitney
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The feature was first introduced on the iPhone 15 to help preserve battery health, and now it’s coming to Mac as part of macOS 26.4.

By James Peckham
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A version of iOS 26 fixed compatibility issues between Tesla's system and Apple Maps, but adoption remained too low to roll out CarPlay support last year, Bloomberg reports.

By Jibin Joseph
CarPlay interface in iOS 26

Chances are, you've already picked a side—but is it the best choice? Let's compare Apple and Google's mobile operating systems across 14 essential features.

By Gabriel Zamora
Android vs. iOS

For over a decade, Apple users have been able to seamlessly work in the same apps across mobile and desktop. Microsoft is finally getting into the same game, but its version is nowhere near as sophisticated.

By Michael Muchmore
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iOS 26.3 can limit how much precise location data is shared with your carrier, if you have the right device. But there are several settings you should tweak no matter which iPhone you have.

By Jason Cohen
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