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Windows 11 25H2: Microsoft’s Next Update Promises Faster Installs and Fewer Headaches

The upcoming Windows 11 25H2 release shifts to a streamlined enablement package, cutting update times and simplifying the upgrade process for current users.

Windows 11 25H2: Microsoft’s Next Update Promises Faster Installs and Fewer Headaches

Microsoft’s shift to the Windows 11 25H2 update marks a pivotal change in how major feature upgrades are delivered. Instead of lengthy, disruptive installations, the new approach leverages a shared servicing branch and enablement packages to activate new features with a single restart. This change aims to address widespread frustration over the cumbersome 24H2 rollout and reduce downtime for both enterprise and home users.

How the 25H2 Update Process Works

Windows 11 25H2 departs from the full code swap method used in earlier updates. Previously, major upgrades like 24H2 required downloading several gigabytes of data and essentially reinstalling the

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1: Google Squashes Pixel Bugs and Refines Material 3 Expressive UI

The latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 update delivers targeted fixes for navigation glitches, app crashes, and visual inconsistencies, while advancing Google’s new Material 3 Expressive design—here’s what’s changed and how to get it on your Pixel.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1: Google Squashes Pixel Bugs and Refines Material 3 Expressive UI

Navigation buttons freezing in the app drawer and task switcher can derail daily phone use, but Google’s Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 update directly addresses this issue for Pixel users. Released as a targeted hotfix, this minor update also resolves a series of frustrating bugs and polishes the new Material 3 Expressive interface rolling out across supported devices.

Key Fixes and Functional Changes in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1

Unexpected UI breakdowns—like unresponsive navigation keys or app crashes in the Settings menu—undercut the reliability of a smartphone. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1, build number

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Perplexity Labs Wants to Be Your AI-Powered Workbench for Reports, Dashboards, and Apps

Perplexity’s new Labs feature automates complex data analysis, code execution, and project creation—streamlining work that once took hours into just minutes.

Perplexity Labs Wants to Be Your AI-Powered Workbench for Reports, Dashboards, and Apps

Automating multi-step research, data analysis, and project building has always required juggling multiple apps, scripts, and manual effort. Perplexity Labs, the latest addition to Perplexity AI’s platform, changes that equation by offering a one-stop workspace designed to handle everything from report writing to interactive app development—all powered by advanced AI models and a suite of integrated tools.

How Perplexity Labs Streamlines Complex Workflows

Perplexity Labs stands out by investing more time and computational power into each request, compared to standard chatbots or quick-answer AI tools. This approach allows Labs to tackle deeper, more involved tasks such as generating

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Apple’s Bold OS Rebrand: iOS 26 and the End of Version Number Chaos

Apple will overhaul its operating system naming scheme, jumping to year-based names like iOS 26 to unify branding and simplify updates across devices.

Apple’s Bold OS Rebrand: iOS 26 and the End of Version Number Chaos

Apple’s next wave of device updates will break from tradition, as the company shifts its operating system names to match the upcoming year instead of incremental version numbers. This move, set for official unveiling at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, will see iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS all adopting “26” as their next major release identifier—regardless of their previous version numbers.

Disjointed versioning has long made it difficult for users and developers to keep track of compatibility or support windows. For example, iOS 18, macOS 15, and watchOS 12 all launched in the

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Apple’s iOS 19 Accessibility Push: App Store Labels, Magnifier for Mac, and Systemwide Upgrades

iOS 19 introduces detailed accessibility labels, a new Magnifier app for Mac, streamlined voice features, and systemwide tools that make Apple devices more usable for everyone.

Apple’s iOS 19 Accessibility Push: App Store Labels, Magnifier for Mac, and Systemwide Upgrades

Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 and macOS 16 releases mark a significant shift in digital accessibility, rolling out features that address concrete challenges for users with disabilities. These updates don’t just tweak existing options—they introduce new tools and information that directly impact how users interact with their devices, apps, and the world around them.

Accessibility Nutrition Labels Arrive on the App Store

Users often struggle to determine if an app will meet their accessibility needs before downloading. With iOS 19, the App Store will display Accessibility Nutrition Labels on product pages. These labels provide a clear summary of

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Nintendo hits pause on Switch 2 preorders in the US over tariff concerns

The console's June 5th launch date is still on track, but you'll have to wait longer to secure yours.

Nintendo hits pause on Switch 2 preorders in the US over tariff concerns

Nintendo is delaying US preorders for its upcoming Switch 2 console, pushing back the original April 9th start date indefinitely. The company told outlets like Forbes it needs time “to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” This move comes just days after Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 and its price.

The timing directly follows President Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on nearly all imported goods. These include particularly high rates for electronics manufacturing hubs like China (facing a combined 54 percent rate) and Vietnam (46 percent), as reported by The New York Times

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