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When I first got my hands on the Galaxy S26, my expectations were tempered from Samsung’s latest compact flagship. And these were well-founded for many reasons as I editorially trashed it in my review. The camera hardware feels stale, the charging speed is underwhelming, and for a phone that not starts for around $899, “safe” isn’t exactly a compliment. But still I was genuinely surprised that after spending more time with the Galaxy S26, it still hangs around in my pocket as my secondary phone. And in this time, I even grew quite found of it. Despite the various issues,…
Google Messages is getting a small but genuinely meaningful feature that can help with cleanups and accidental inputs. The app now has a proper trash folder to let you get back to conversations you recently got rid of. Why this is a handy new feature The company’s official support documentation revealed the new Trash folder that lets users recover deleted conversations within 30 days. This adds a buffer that should help cut down on accidental message loss. But after this month-long window ends, the conversation is permanently deleted. Though, the feature is still very useful. Instead of a deleted conversation…
Fresh reports suggest that the next-generation PlayStation console, widely expected to be the successor to the PlayStation 5, may not be as expensive as previously feared. Despite ongoing concerns around rising memory and component costs, early estimates indicate that the PlayStation 6 could launch at a price closer to current PS5 levels rather than crossing the $1,000 mark. Pricing Expectations Remain Lower Than Worst-Case Fears According to recent analysis based on supply chain estimates and leaks from a known insider Moore’s Law Is Dead, the PS6 could carry a launch price of around $749. The report suggests that manufacturing costs…
France is planning a major shift in its government technology infrastructure, announcing its intention to move away from Microsoft Windows in favor of Linux. The decision marks a significant step in the country’s broader effort to reduce reliance on U.S.-based technology companies and regain control over its digital systems. The transition will begin with government workstations, particularly within key digital agencies, as part of a wider strategy to adopt open-source and locally controlled technologies. A Strategic Push For Digital Sovereignty The move is rooted in what French officials describe as a push for “digital sovereignty.” Government leaders have emphasized the…
YouTube has announced a fresh increase in the pricing of its Premium and Music subscription plans, marking another step in the ongoing trend of rising costs across digital streaming services. The update affects multiple tiers, including YouTube Music and the broader YouTube Premium offering, with changes rolling out first in the United States. Prices Climb Across Plans As YouTube Updates Subscription Tiers The latest revision sees the YouTube Music individual plan increase from $10.99 per month to $11.99. The family plan has also gone up, now costing $18.99 per month compared to the earlier $16.99. YouTube Premium, which bundles ad-free…
The global smartphone market just had a bit of a shake-up, and this time, it’s Apple sitting comfortably at the top. Yep, iPhones have officially taken the crown in early 2026, while Google’s Pixel lineup is quietly pulling off one of its best growth runs yet. iPhones take the top spot (for the first time ever in Q1) According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, Apple grabbed the No.1 spot globally in Q1 2026, marking the first time it has ever led the market in a first quarter. The company held around 21% market share, edging past Samsung’s 20%,…
After five years, Apple has updated the AirPods Max with a new H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, and a broader set of features that bring them closer to the rest of its audio lineup. On paper, this is a meaningful upgrade. In practice, it’s more selective. What Apple has changed this time The biggest shift is the move from dual H1 chips to dual H2 chips, the same silicon used in the newer AirPods Pro. That upgrade enables a range of features that were previously missing on the Max. Active noise cancellation is now claimed to be up to 1.5…
Early in March, X (formerly Twitter) started testing a dedicated app called XChat among thousands of beta testers. It appears that the test phase is over and the app is ready for its public rollout. The Elon Musk-owned company has announced that XChat is now listed on the App Store, with a wide launch lined up in the coming days. What’s the big play? The chat app’s listing page on the App Store mentions a release date of April 17, and it will be available simultaneously for iPhone and iPad. As far as features go, the XChat app is advertising…
Bloober Team is bringing its award-winning survival horror title Cronos: The New Dawn to Mac, with native Apple silicon support rolling out on April 28. And no, this isn’t just another late port quietly slipping into the ecosystem — it’s another sign that Mac gaming is slowly, but steadily, stepping into the spotlight. A survival horror trip through time Originally launched last September across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, and Linux, Cronos: The New Dawn carved out a distinctive place as a survival horror experience. The premise is as unsettling as it sounds. Players are thrown into a…
Over the years, smartphone cameras have started producing overly processed images, which makes them look unnatural. This has given birth to new camera apps that let you capture images with minimal processing, Halide Process Zero being the most popular implementation. Back in June 2025, Adobe quietly entered this segment and launched Project Indigo, an experimental camera app with a simple goal: make your phone photos look less like phone photos. It offers full manual controls, shoots in JPEG and raw DNG, and is free to download. After spending the better part of a year refining the experience, Adobe is now…