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Android’s July 2026 System Updates
The July 2026 Google System Updates bring a quicker Google One in-app purchase flow, a new work-profile API, and the ability to…
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Set for July 22 in London
Samsung confirmed Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 for July 22 at 2:00pm BST, live from London on Samsung.com. Here's what's expected — foldables,…
Google Photos Video Remix and Photo-to-Video
Google Photos added Photo to Video and Remix, AI tools that animate still photos and restyle them as anime, comics, sketches, or…
DLSS 4, Xbox Cloud Gaming Expand Mobile and Handheld Access
Xbox Cloud Gaming is an official Xbox streaming service for mobile devices, while NVIDIA DLSS 4 introduces AI-powered frame generation and upscaling…
Apple Opens Alternative App Stores in Brazil
Apple agreed to let Brazilian developers distribute iOS apps through alternative app marketplaces and process digital-goods payments outside Apple In-App…
Samsung, KDDI Complete AI 5G Network Optimization Trial on Commercial 5G SA Network in Japan
Samsung and KDDI have completed an AI 5G network optimization trial on a commercial 5G standalone (SA) network in Japan, per Samsung's…
Intel Sets July 23 for Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Intel Corporation will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on July 23, 2026, followed by a live public earnings…
How CalyxOS Delivers de-Googled Android
CalyxOS is a de-Googled Android distribution that strips out Google tracking by default, with its Android 16 test build released for community…
LineageOS extends Android phone lifespans
LineageOS is a free, open-source Android distribution that extends device lifespans, with monthly security patches, privacy tools, and deep user customization.
Self-hosting lets you run your own apps and own your data
The open-source awesome-selfhosted repository catalogs free, self-hostable network services and web apps you can run on your own servers to reclaim full…