Windows 11 has been here for more than a year, but Microsoft plans to continue supporting Windows 10 through 2025. But older versions of Windows? Not so much. Extended support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 ends in a few months… and Google is taking a cue out of Microsoft’s playbook and announcing that it […]
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Microsoft brings Android 12L to the Surface Duo (with a Windows 11-inspired skin)
Microsoft is rolling out a software update for its dual-screen smartphones that makes Android look and function a bit more like Windows 11. Part of that is just due to the update to Android 12L – Google has optimized its mobile operating system to take better advantage of larger screens by adding support for a […]
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Windows Subsystem for Android is no longer just a preview
The Windows Subsystem for Android is an optional feature that lets you run some Android apps on Windows 11 PCs. First launched a year ago as preview feature for Windows Insiders, Android app support eventually made its way to stable builds of Windows – but it was still considered a “preview,” which is another way […]
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Android 13 (Go Edition) for low-end phones brings better software updates, basic theming, and Discover
Comments Off on Android 13 (Go Edition) for low-end phones brings better software updates, basic theming, and DiscoverAndroid (Go Edition) is a stripped-down version of Google’s mobile operating system that’s designed to run on low-cost phones with limited memory and storage. But Google has announced that the latest version is designed to bring more of the features you’d expect from an Android phone… including quicker software updates. Google says Android 13 (Go […]
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Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudo released (with GNOME 43, Pipewire, and Raspberry Pi improvements)
2 Comments on Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudo released (with GNOME 43, Pipewire, and Raspberry Pi improvements)The latest version of the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system brings updates to the user interface, kernel, and audio stack, among other things. There’s also improved support for RISC-V processors and for Raspberry Pi hardware. Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu is now available for download. The operating system features the Linux 5.19 kernel with updated hardware […]
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Lilbits: Lenovo Yoga Paper E Ink tablet leaked, Windows 11 File Explorer tabs arrive, Apple TV 4K gets a major spec bump
2 Comments on Lilbits: Lenovo Yoga Paper E Ink tablet leaked, Windows 11 File Explorer tabs arrive, Apple TV 4K gets a major spec bumpMicrosoft is rolling out a number of Windows 11 updates bringing support for new features like tabs in File Explorer and the return of old features like the ability to open the Task manager from the Taskbar. In addition to launching new iPad Pro and entry-level iPad models, Apple is now taking pre-orders for a new […]
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Microsoft brings tabs to the Windows 11 File Explorer, along with Taskbar, sharing, and Photos improvements
4 Comments on Microsoft brings tabs to the Windows 11 File Explorer, along with Taskbar, sharing, and Photos improvementsMicrosoft is rolling out a set of updates to Windows 11 that bring a number of new features that had previously only been available to members of the Windows Insider preview program. The Windows 11 File Explorer finally supports tabs, it’s easier to share files to nearby devices, and Microsoft is bringing back support for […]
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Lilbits: Google’s Tensor G2 chip revealed (powers the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Tablet)
Comments Off on Lilbits: Google’s Tensor G2 chip revealed (powers the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Tablet)Google debuted its first-gen Tensor processor with the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro last year. While the chip didn’t have the fastest CPU or graphics around, it was able to offer decent all-around performance for flagship phones with reasonably affordable price tags. But its secret sauce was the TPU, or tensor processing unit […]
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Lilbits: The next Nintendo Switch could have 10X the graphics power, a DIY eReader with mechanical keys, and more on the new Fire HD 8’s processor upgrade
11 Comments on Lilbits: The next Nintendo Switch could have 10X the graphics power, a DIY eReader with mechanical keys, and more on the new Fire HD 8’s processor upgradeThe Nintendo Switch is one of the most successful game consoles in history, but while Nintendo has released a few different versions of the Switch since the first model began shipping in 2017, every version has had the same NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor, which puts a bit of a bottleneck on the graphics capabilities of […]
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Lilbits: 140W USB Type-C chargers arrive (power a MacBook Pro 16), Vivo X Fold+ coming soon
3 Comments on Lilbits: 140W USB Type-C chargers arrive (power a MacBook Pro 16), Vivo X Fold+ coming soonYou can charge a growing number of laptops using a USB Type-C wall charger. But up until recently, most of those chargers topped out at charging speeds under 100 watts, which meant you couldn’t use them with higher-power notebooks like the latest MacBook Pro 16. But now a handful of companies have begun selling 140W […]