Say goodbye to Windows 11’s unwanted MSN feed Microsoft has announced that it is finally getting rid of Windows 11’s MSN News widget feed. With new Windows Insider builds, the MSN News Widget is gone. Better still, the Widget feed will only open when clicked, preventing it from opening on mere mouse hover. Yes, accidental […]

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Microsoft warns that some consumers 'might experience one additional restart during installation' of Windows 11 updates.

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Halo Studios plans to remake the original Halo Trilogy According to a report from Rebs Gaming, Halo Studios is planning to create remakes of the original Halo Trilogy. Remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 are reportedly in early development, and both projects will continue regardless of the performance of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Halo: Campaign […]

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The next Call of Duty game isn’t coming to PlayStation 4 Over the weekend, rumours began circulating that the next Call of Duty game is being developed for last-generation consoles. This means that the game was being developed with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in mind. In response to these rumours, Activision has used their […]

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I've had my doubts about Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 this year, but they're slowly melting away.

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When we talk about mobile software updates, three names come into mind – Apple and Samsung. Why is that? Apple is consistent with iPhone software development and rollout, two metrics that Samsung follows but cannot achieve. However, the scale of deployment matters, which is why Samsung comes second.

Let me help you understand the scenario and the reason you are here.

Apple

Apple has a systematic channel for software update development and release. The chain starts at its developer conference – WWDC, where all of the new software features are announced. Simultaneously, it releases a developer beta to all eligible devices so that they can participate. The same goes for the public beta campaign; all eligible iPhones can enter without restrictions on the number of models.

After months of testing, Apple releases the new iOS software update soon after the release of the latest iPhones. Users have become familiar with this pattern for years. They know what’s heading their way and when. Importantly, Apple keeps this process consistent.

The same goes for Pixel phones: Google releases updates for all Pixels at once, and the rollout is the same. Unlike Apple, Google changes its release date based on the development of the software. It means it has to cope with the Android ecosystem partners and ensure that their experience doesn’t lag.

On the positive side, Google keeps everyone posted about the development roadmap to the final release date.

What’s important?

It’s about approach; Apple has an unmatched consistency, everything is transparent and familiar to the users. The same goes for Pixel phone users.

What about Samsung?

Samsung used to act like a leader in this segment, but not anymore. The company had an annual developer conference, but that is no longer the case. It now announces a beta program with three models, prioritizes new software for new launches, and delays the rollout for old devices.

Unlike Apple and Google, Samsung publishes no prior information about its software development roadmap, shares no estimated launch date, or anything else regarding the final rollout. So, basically, existing Galaxy device owners don’t know when they will receive the next update because there’s no pattern in software development or the rollout.

I’ve also seen many people taking sides with Samsung on this matter, saying it launches more devices in the market at once. So, it can’t release the firmware update for all devices. Let’s agree to this for once, but why can’t it be transparent, share a development roadmap, and the final release date? What’s the loss in sharing a timeline and abiding by it?

That goes for a more consumer-friendly answer, but here’s a more befitting fact. Apple allows all eligible iPhones to test the latest iOS software update. For those who don’t know, Apple sells almost an identical number of iPhones as combined Galaxy devices each quarter. And, Samsung cannot even open the beta program for all S-series at once.

In the Apple ecosystem, users don’t wait for an update, protest about that in online forums, or wait endlessly. The iPhone maker gives them the after-sales service they deserve. Meanwhile, Samsung has become the opposite; you buy an expensive Ultra model, get a new pre-installed software, next year, you have to protest to get new features from the newest Ultra model, and keep on wondering about the final release.

One UI 8.5

The latest update has become a topic of discussion, but due to a lack of transparency. Users first protested against Samsung’s denial of the latest AI features to the previous flagship. Once confirmed, they are now waiting for the final release.

Basically, the beta program opened in December 2025, and the test continues through April 2026. In between, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series as the first phone with One UI 8.5. And, the beta is still open as of early May 3rd.

Galaxy smartphone users don’t know when this update will drop on their devices; there’s no announcement in this regard.

Conclusion

Yes, you may have a different opinion on this, but when it comes to consumer satisfaction, transparency plays lead role. This element is completely lacking in Samsung’s software ecosystem. Consumers want the best after-sales services, and they should get them because that’s what they’re paying for. Unfortunately, Samsung is taking consumers for granted just by offering them flashy hardware upgrades with new models and overlooking the after-sales service.

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Microsoft continues to make some of the earliest chapters of its operating system history open-source and freely available. Here's 86-DOS 1.00, released on its 45th anniversary, for example.

Xbox Mode has started rolling out to all Windows 11 PCs Microsoft has officially started rolling out “Xbox Mode” to all Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and tablets in selected regions. This new mode is what Microsoft originally called the “Xbox Full Screen Experience“, which provides a more console-like experience to PC gamers. This mode gives […]

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Hogwarts Legacy is currently free on the Epic Games Store Until May 3rd, Hogwarts Legacy is available for free on PC on the Epic Games Store. This is a full-length RPG set in the Harry Potter Universe, offering gamers a wealth of content to explore. The game is set in the 1800s, long before the […]

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Canonical has confirmed AI is coming to Ubuntu, with plans for local AI inference, agentic system tools, and AI-powered accessibility features — says everything will remain opt-in and privacy-focused.

Security researchers have uncovered a cyber-sabotage platform that targeted software used for major civil engineering projects and predates Stuxnet by at least half a decade.