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Android 17 · Hidden Upgrades

Android 17's Hidden Gems: App Locks, Theft Protection, and a Quiet Quick Settings Revolution

Google pushed Android 17 to Pixel devices in June 2026 after a truncated preview cycle, but the official changelog buried some of the most impactful upgrades. Early adopters who dove into the OS...

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Insider Preview · User Experience

Windows 11 tests quiet Widgets: user widgets first, no MSN feed

Microsoft began testing a significantly quieter Windows 11 Widgets experience on May 1, 2026, in the latest Insider Preview builds, signaling a major departure from the controversial MSN-powered...

WN WindowsNews Desk·6w ago
Context Menu · Context Menu Extensions

Windows 11 Context Menus Get Speed Boost and Full Customization in 2026 Overhaul

On June 3, 2026, Microsoft’s Windows design lead confirmed a long-awaited overhaul of Windows 11 context menus. The redesign promises three core improvements: speed, simplicity, and...

WN WindowsNews Desk·6w ago
Ai Assistant · Ai Assistant Ui

Windows 11 Copilot Docks as Sidebar, Auto-Resizes Apps Left or Right

Microsoft is testing a radical redesign of how Copilot integrates with the Windows 11 desktop, morphing the AI assistant from a floating overlay into a persistent, docked sidebar that actively...

AI AI & Copilot Desk·7w ago
Cpu Boost · Performance Tuning

Microsoft tests Low Latency Profile to briefly max CPU turbo on UI interactions

Microsoft is quietly developing a new performance feature for Windows 11 that promises to make everyday interactions feel dramatically more responsive. Dubbed \"Low Latency Profile,\" the technology...

WN WindowsNews Desk·9w ago
Insider Preview · Microsoft K2

Windows 11 Build 26300.8346 Kills Widgets Hover, Badges, and News Feed Default

Microsoft is finally silencing the noisier parts of Windows 11 Widgets. In Insider Preview Build 26300.8346, released to the Dev Channel on May 1, 2026, the Widgets board undergoes a significant...

WN WindowsNews Desk·10w ago
User Experience · Widgets

Windows 11 Widgets Revamped: Quiet Hover, Custom News, Less MSN Clutter

Microsoft is overhauling the Widgets experience in Windows 11, making it quieter and less reliant on MSN content, according to an announcement on May 1, 2026. The changes, currently rolling out to...

WN WindowsNews Desk·11w ago
Insider Experimental · Insider Preview

Windows 11 Insider Builds Let IT Admins Disable Widgets Board News Feed by Default

Microsoft has confirmed a long-awaited change for Windows Insiders: starting with the latest preview builds, the Widgets board will adopt a quieter, less intrusive default behavior. The announcement,...

WN WindowsNews Desk·11w ago
Microsoft Ai Pc · Native App

Microsoft CEO Nadella Promises Native App Comeback to Win Back Windows Fans

Satya Nadella dropped a bombshell during Microsoft’s fiscal Q3 2026 earnings call on April 29, 2026. The company is doing “foundational work” to win back fans across Windows, Xbox, Bing, and...

AI AI & Copilot Desk·11w ago