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WhatsApp is set to phase out support for older Android devices later this year, as part of its ongoing effort to maintain performance and introduce newer features. The change will take effect on 8 September 2026, impacting users running outdated versions of the Android operating system.

Most PCs are powered by Microsoft Windows, with the majority using Intel CPUs. AMD pulls in at second place, while Qualcomm holds some market share now (estimated 9%) with its Snapdragon X Elite CPUs. But what's interesting is that Qualcomm could enable Android PCs.

Since Nothing launched its first smartphone, the industry has considered the company's Nothing OS one of the best UIs around. It's minimalist, clean, and free from the bloatware you typically see in Chinese phones. However, that's no longer the case with the next update.

Did you know that it's possible for some phones to be modded? Modding can change the looks and functions of a phone's UI, so you could even avoid bloatware. Samsung isn't a fan of this, but its new Galaxy XR headset could allow custom ROMs.

Right after the heels of the vivo X300 series launch, vivo has announced the launch of the latest OriginOS 6. The company's Android-based operating system aims to redefine human-computer interaction with AI. Below are some details of its improvements and features.

Although it's not confirmed yet, MacRumors reports that Apple could be changing the iOS 19 name to iOS 26. Why 26? Well, this is so that it aligns the operating system naming with the upcoming year. It is expected to be announced at WWDC on 9 June 2025, aiming to unify the versions across other platforms.

When people talk about buying personal computers (PCs), they're most likely referring to a Windows PC. Of course, some prefer Mac PCs and some Linux users. However, a new PC operating system is on the way, and it's not from any of these American companies.

It hasn't been long since Samsung released One UI 7, but One UI 8 is already being worked on. Samsung developers and some insiders have already begun testing it, and the public could get access to it earlier than some would expect.

Users of older Samsung Galaxy S series smartphones who want to update to OneUI 7 might be in for some disappointment. Although the list of devices eligible for the OneUI 7 update goes back to the Galaxy S21 series, older models may not have access to all the available features.

An Android phone is often considered a Google-powered phone. However, not all Android phones have Google services, a problem most companies want to avoid. Interestingly, that might not be the case for Xiaomi, which seems to be working on a Google-free version.