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windowscentral 6h ago 64°

First it was Neo, and now it's iPhone Duo — Apple keeps robbing Microsoft of its Surface device names, and I'm mad about it

As a Surface Duo fan, I can't believe Apple has just announced a folding phone called iPhone Duo. Are we really doing this?
windowscentral 16h ago 41°

SteelSeries launches its new Aeon Pro Controller for Xbox and PC: Here's what you need to know about its unique features, availability, and price

SteelSeries has just announced a brand-new controller for Xbox and PC called the SteelSeries Aeon Pro. Here are all the details you need to know about its hardware capabilities, its price, and where you can buy one.
windowscentral 30h ago 36°

Windows 11 set to gain upgraded sound settings, cross-device improvements, and new family safety features

The latest Windows 11 preview builds are now rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental and Beta channels.
windowscentral 31h ago 34°

Patch Tuesday is here — Windows 11 is expected to set yet another record for security updates in a month

Microsoft is expected to release over 650 security patches for Windows 11 as AI speeds up the race to find and fix bugs.
windowscentral 36h ago 31°

You don't have to wait for Microsoft to get a battery widget on Windows 11

Battery Flyout adds a Battery Status widget to Windows 11 so you can check your PC and accessories.
windowscentral 34h ago 31°

Microsoft is now using your Windows 11 wallpaper as ad space — Bing Wallpaper app faces criticism over movie promotional images

Microsoft swapped Bing Wallpaper backgrounds for a fullscreen movie promo, putting promotional text directly on Windows 11 desktops.
windowscentral 12h ago 29°

Windows 11 is finally testing automatic theme switching, a basic feature that's required a third-party app for years

Windows 11 will soon feature automatic theme switching. You'll be able to schedule changes for specific times or have your PC set them based on your location.
windowscentral 7h ago 27°

Microsoft speeds up Windows 11 parental approvals and expands age verification across the OS

Microsoft just announced new family safety features for Windows 11 that speed up parental approvals. The tech giant also introduced new developer APIs that bring controls to more apps.
windowscentral 37h ago 24°

What is Project Zenith? Microsoft's special Windows 11 experience for developers and hardware isn't what you think it is

Microsoft has established a baseline for high-end developer hardware with Project Zenith, complete with a specially configured version of Windows 11 that's ready to code.
windowscentral 37h ago 23°

Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch earliest in New Zealand, so I'm reminding you that changing your Xbox's region is really easy

GTA 6 will start its rolling midnight launch in New Zealand, and willing Xbox players could potentially jump the queue by switching their console's region.
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