Marcin Frąckiewicz

Spotify’s New iPad and Android Tablet App Finally Gets a Proper Redesign
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Spotify’s New iPad and Android Tablet App Finally Gets a Proper Redesign

Spotify launched a redesigned app for iPad and Android tablets on Thursday, adding side-by-side browsing, a collapsible sidebar, and a larger video switch button. The update follows recent expansions in video and audiobook features. Spotify said the new layout is available on iOS and Android tablets, but some foldable devices may not get it immediately. Shares were up 0.2% at $532.40 in New York trading Friday.
April 17, 2026
New Chrome Privacy Reports Raise Fingerprinting Fears as Edge, Firefox and Brave Offer Built-In Defenses
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New Chrome Privacy Reports Raise Fingerprinting Fears as Edge, Firefox and Brave Offer Built-In Defenses

Google Chrome faced renewed privacy criticism Friday after reports highlighted its lack of built-in defenses against browser fingerprinting, a technique that can track users through device details. Chrome holds 66.7% of the global browser market, according to Statcounter. Rivals like Firefox and Brave offer default fingerprinting protections. Google maintains Chrome is “secure by default” but does not block fingerprinting by default.
April 17, 2026
TCL 2026 TV Lineup Lands With QM8L, QM7L and $8,000 RM9L as Mini LED Fight Heats Up
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TCL 2026 TV Lineup Lands With QM8L, QM7L and $8,000 RM9L as Mini LED Fight Heats Up

TCL launched two new SQD-Mini LED TVs in the U.S., the QM8L and QM7L, with prices starting at $1,199.99, and opened pre-orders for its first RGB-Mini LED model, the RM9L, priced up to $29,999.99 for 115 inches. The QM8L is available now, while the QM7L and RM9L are on pre-order. UK models launched a day earlier, starting at 379 pounds. TCL executives said the QM8L may match the RM9L’s picture quality at half the price.
April 17, 2026
Apple iOS 27 Leak Points to 4 New Apple Intelligence Features and Liquid Glass Tweaks
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Apple iOS 27 Leak Points to 4 New Apple Intelligence Features and Liquid Glass Tweaks

Apple’s iOS 27 will focus on incremental Apple Intelligence features and minor Liquid Glass interface tweaks, according to code leaks and reports from MacRumors and 9to5Mac. New tools may include nutrition label scanning for Health, automatic contact entry, digital passes in Wallet, and smarter Safari tab naming. Major redesigns are not expected. Most features may require iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
April 17, 2026
Apple MacBook Air Drops Below $1,000 as Amazon Cuts New M5 Prices, Pro Hits $1,580
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Apple MacBook Air Drops Below $1,000 as Amazon Cuts New M5 Prices, Pro Hits $1,580

Amazon and other U.S. retailers dropped the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air to $949 and the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 1TB storage to $1,580, just over a month after launch. Some sellers also cut the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air to $1,099. The discounts erase the new Air’s $100 premium over last year’s model at some outlets. Apple’s March MacBook refresh added more storage to base models but kept prices higher.
April 17, 2026
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro May Finally Turn Red as Dark Cherry Leak Reveals 2026 Colors
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro May Finally Turn Red as Dark Cherry Leak Reveals 2026 Colors

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may debut in a muted “Dark Cherry” finish, with a smaller Dynamic Island and minimal design changes, according to supply chain leaks cited by Macworld and MacRumors. Bloomberg reported Apple’s first foldable iPhone could launch alongside these models in September, though timing remains uncertain. Reuters said iPhone shipments in China rose 20% in Q1 despite a shrinking market.
April 17, 2026
OpenAI Codex Update Turns the Mac App Into a Desktop AI Agent With Browser, Memory and More
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OpenAI Codex Update Turns the Mac App Into a Desktop AI Agent With Browser, Memory and More

OpenAI on Thursday released a major Codex update allowing its desktop app to control Mac software with its own cursor, add an in-app browser, generate images, and automate tasks. The rollout begins today for Codex desktop users signed in with ChatGPT. Over 3 million developers use Codex weekly, according to OpenAI. Some features remain unavailable in the EU and UK at launch.
April 16, 2026
Android Ultra Phones Face a New 2026 Squeeze as Memory Prices Soar and TSMC Capacity Tightens
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Android Ultra Phones Face a New 2026 Squeeze as Memory Prices Soar and TSMC Capacity Tightens

Global smartphone shipments dropped 4.1% in Q1, ending a 10-quarter growth streak, as record memory prices and tight advanced chip supply forced brands to cut output and raise prices, IDC said. Samsung and Apple were the only top-five vendors to grow, helped by premium models. Some Chinese brands may delay or trim “Ultra” phones, but no company has confirmed such moves. TSMC reported “very tight” capacity as AI chip demand surged.
April 16, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Tipped for UFS 5.0 as Exynos 2700 Leak Signals Early 2nm Push
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Tipped for UFS 5.0 as Exynos 2700 Leak Signals Early 2nm Push

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may debut with UFS 5.0 storage, offering up to 10.8 GB/s speeds, according to reports citing industry sources. A Geekbench listing showed an Exynos 2700 chip with 2,603 single-core and 10,350 multi-core scores, but analysts say these numbers reflect early validation. Samsung is pushing to use more of its own Exynos chips as memory costs rise and competition with Qualcomm and TSMC intensifies.
April 16, 2026
Walmart Onn 4K Pro Google TV Leak Reveals Gemini, Matter and $59.88 Price
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Walmart Onn 4K Pro Google TV Leak Reveals Gemini, Matter and $59.88 Price

Walmart’s updated Onn 4K Pro Google TV box has appeared in stores and online listings before its official launch, now priced at $59.88 and adding Gemini and Matter-over-Thread support. The new model drops the rear USB-A port to USB 2.0 but keeps 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, while adding Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, and always-listening microphones. A new Onn 4K stick has also surfaced at $19.88.
April 16, 2026
Apple AirPods Max 2 Reviews Praise Noise Cancellation, but AirPods Pro 3 Looks Like the Better Buy
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Apple AirPods Max 2 Reviews Praise Noise Cancellation, but AirPods Pro 3 Looks Like the Better Buy

Apple’s AirPods Max 2 is drawing praise for improved noise cancellation and sound, but reviews question if it’s worth upgrading from the original at $549. AirPods Pro 3, launched at $249, is now ranked as Apple’s top audio product, with reviewers citing stronger noise reduction and more features. Sony’s rival earbuds cost more, while its over-ear headphones undercut Apple’s price.
April 16, 2026
Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers
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Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers

Samsung expanded One UI 8.5 beta testing to older Galaxy A54 and A55 phones in India and released a ninth beta for Galaxy S25 users in the U.S. The S25 build adds Apple-device transfers; A54 and A55 packages are 2.73GB and 2.19GB. Samsung confirmed Quick Share Apple transfers for select betas, but AirDrop support remains limited to the S26 series. U.S. users must switch to Google Messages before Samsung Messages ends in July 2026.
April 16, 2026
Vivo X300 Ultra Global Launch Starts in Europe at €1,999 With 400mm Lens and Pro Video Tools
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Vivo X300 Ultra Global Launch Starts in Europe at €1,999 With 400mm Lens and Pro Video Tools

Vivo opened European pre-orders for its X300 Ultra camera phone at €1,999, listing Austria, Germany, Hungary, and Switzerland, with sales starting April 24. The device features Zeiss optics, a 200-megapixel main camera, and pro video tools, including 4K/120fps recording. Launch offers include a free Pro Video Rig Kit. Omdia reports rising smartphone prices in China amid higher component costs.
April 16, 2026
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