Technology 14 April 2026 - 15 April 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube App Update 1.6.1 Fixes Pokémon XD Crash That Risked Save Data
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Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube App Update 1.6.1 Fixes Pokémon XD Crash That Risked Save Data

Nintendo released version 1.6.1 of its GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Switch 2 on Wednesday, fixing a bug that caused Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness to crash and risk save data loss. The update began rolling out in Japan, but English-language support pages still listed the issue as under investigation. GameCube titles remain exclusive to Switch 2’s Expansion Pack subscription.
April 15, 2026
Sony Bravia TVs to Lose Key Guide and Menu Features in May, Even on Models Still for Sale
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Sony Bravia TVs to Lose Key Guide and Menu Features in May, Even on Models Still for Sale

Sony will remove TV Guide, channel logos, and preview images from 2023–2025 Bravia TVs in late May, affecting antenna users in the U.S. and some external box viewers in Europe. The change hits recent models still for sale, including the Bravia 9 and A95L. Sony cited a contract change with its data provider. Channel reception will not be affected, but some menus and program info will disappear.
April 15, 2026
Fake Windows 11 24H2 Update Warning: Avoid This Lookalike Download as Microsoft Rolls Out April Patch
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Fake Windows 11 24H2 Update Warning: Avoid This Lookalike Download as Microsoft Rolls Out April Patch

Malwarebytes warned Windows users about a fake Windows 11 24H2 update distributed through a lookalike Microsoft support page, designed to steal passwords and payment data. The alert came as Microsoft released its real April security update, which fixes 167 bugs, including two zero-days. The fake installer used a typosquatted domain and evaded antivirus detection. Microsoft advised users to update only through official channels.
April 15, 2026
Apple Foldable iPhone Still Eyed for September Launch, but Getting One May Be Hard
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Apple Foldable iPhone Still Eyed for September Launch, but Getting One May Be Hard

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is still expected to debut in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, but mass production has slipped from July to August, raising concerns over initial stock. Supply-chain reports say the device will use variable-thickness ultra-thin glass and a new adhesive to minimize the screen crease. Analysts do not expect a launch delay. Apple has not confirmed the device or commented.
April 15, 2026
Leica’s New Chicago Flagship Store Brings a Rare Chicago Edition 17 M11-P to Michigan Avenue
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Leica’s New Chicago Flagship Store Brings a Rare Chicago Edition 17 M11-P to Michigan Avenue

Leica Camera will open a flagship store and gallery at 800 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago on April 30, debuting a limited Chicago Edition 17 Leica M11-P available only at the site. The two-floor space will feature cameras, gallery shows, workshops, and community events. Leica expects the special edition camera to sell out quickly. The opening includes exhibits by Craig Semetko and events with artists Alana Tsui and Dr. Romanelli.
April 15, 2026
Sony PS6 Lite Rumor Hits a Wall as New Leak Questions 2027 Three-Device Launch
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Sony PS6 Lite Rumor Hits a Wall as New Leak Questions 2027 Three-Device Launch

Hardware leaker KeplerL2 cast doubt on reports that Sony will release a cheaper living-room PlayStation 6 model in 2027, calling the idea unworkable for developers. The leaker said games built for a 1080p handheld wouldn’t scale well to 4K TVs, citing technical and development issues. Recent reports had suggested Sony might launch three PS6 devices, but pricing and hardware details remain unconfirmed.
April 15, 2026
Google Chrome Rolls Out AI Skills to Save Gemini Prompts Across Web Pages
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Google Chrome Rolls Out AI Skills to Save Gemini Prompts Across Web Pages

Google began rolling out a Chrome feature called Skills on Tuesday, letting users save and reuse AI prompts across webpages. The feature is available first on Mac, Windows, and ChromeOS for users with Chrome set to English-US. Skills can be launched from Gemini chat history and sync across devices. Google did not specify when Skills will expand beyond English-US.
April 15, 2026
Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti 9GB VRAM Rumor Faces Doubt as New Report Pushes Back
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Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti 9GB VRAM Rumor Faces Doubt as New Report Pushes Back

BenchLife reported Wednesday that Nvidia board partners have no 9GB RTX 5060 or 5060 Ti models in their plans, challenging earlier claims from PC Guide and others of an imminent refresh. Nvidia’s official listings still show only 8GB and 16GB versions. The rumored 9GB cards would have traded higher capacity for reduced memory bandwidth. No 9GB RTX 5060-class card is currently listed by Nvidia.
April 15, 2026
Trump Mobile T1 Phone Gets a New Look, but Buyers Still Have No Launch Date
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Trump Mobile T1 Phone Gets a New Look, but Buyers Still Have No Launch Date

Trump Mobile unveiled a redesigned gold T1 smartphone and updated its website but gave no shipping date. The new images show vertically stacked rear cameras, and the $499 promotional price remains, with deposits accepted. The phone received FCC approval in January, but the company now describes it as “shaped by American innovation” rather than U.S.-built. A trademark filing for “The 47 Plan” appeared on April 6.
April 15, 2026
Microsoft Surface Price Hike Puts Surface Laptop Above MacBook Air as Memory Shortage Bites
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Microsoft Surface Price Hike Puts Surface Laptop Above MacBook Air as Memory Shortage Bites

Microsoft raised U.S. prices on all Surface PCs, with entry models now starting at $1,049 and the 13-inch Surface Pro and Laptop at $1,499. The company cited rising memory and component costs amid an ongoing chip shortage. Apple’s comparable MacBook Air now undercuts Microsoft’s lowest-priced Surface Laptop. Analysts warn the supply squeeze could keep PC prices high through at least mid-year.
April 15, 2026
Amazon Rolls Out Apple TV and Peacock Bundle on Prime Video for $19.99 in U.S.
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Amazon Rolls Out Apple TV and Peacock Bundle on Prime Video for $19.99 in U.S.

Amazon’s Prime Video launched a U.S.-only bundle offering Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 a month, undercutting the separate price by over 30%. The deal, available through the Prime Video app, includes access to both services’ originals, network shows, films, and live sports. Amazon called the offer limited-time. Existing Apple or Peacock subscribers may need to adjust subscriptions to avoid double billing.
April 15, 2026
Technology News 15.04.2026
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Technology News 15.04.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: April 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G in Brazil with AI features and six-year software support April 15, 2026, 10:44 PM EDT. Samsung announced the Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G for Brazil, expanding the mid-range line with a stronger AI focus and longer software support. The AI suite, called Absurd AI, includes an Object Eraser, improved group selfies, auto video crop, and Google Search integration. Bixby and Gemini receive updates for natural-language commands and cross-app automation. Both phones use a 50 MP triple camera with Nightography improvements, scene
April 15, 2026
Google Pixel Battery Drain Complaints Grow as April Update Leaves Bootloop Fix Pending
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Google Pixel Battery Drain Complaints Grow as April Update Leaves Bootloop Fix Pending

Google Pixel users are reporting new battery drain issues across multiple models, days after Google acknowledged a separate bootloop bug linked to its March update. The April patch, now rolling out, does not mention a battery fix. User complaints continue on Google’s forums, with some blaming CPU activity after recent updates. Google says it is investigating the bootloop problem but has not confirmed a cause for the battery drain.
April 15, 2026
Apple iOS 26.4.1 fixes iCloud sync bug as macOS 26.4.1 patches M5 Wi‑Fi problem
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Apple iOS 26.4.1 fixes iCloud sync bug as macOS 26.4.1 patches M5 Wi‑Fi problem

Apple’s latest public updates, iOS/iPadOS 26.4.1 and macOS 26.4.1, fixed iCloud sync failures on iPhones and iPads and restored Wi-Fi connectivity for new M5 MacBooks on 802.1X networks. The updates, released April 8 and 9, contain no listed security patches. Apple’s notes mention only “bug fixes,” with details confirmed by developer and enterprise reports. Both updates remain the current public versions.
April 15, 2026
Google Gemma 4 and AI Edge Gallery Bring Free Offline AI to Phones as Cloud Platforms Join In
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Google Gemma 4 and AI Edge Gallery Bring Free Offline AI to Phones as Cloud Platforms Join In

Google’s AI Edge Gallery now supports Gemma 4 on Android and iOS, with over 500,000 downloads reported. Together AI and Microsoft Foundry have added hosted Gemma 4 options, expanding access beyond Google’s platforms. Google released Gemma 4 in four sizes under an Apache 2.0 license on April 2. The models process up to 256,000 tokens and are available for both on-device and cloud use.
April 14, 2026
Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour
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Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour

A New York Times analysis found Google’s AI Overviews answered factual questions correctly 91% of the time after switching to Gemini 3, but still produced millions of errors at scale. Google disputed the study’s methods and warned users to verify information. Some errors included basic facts, such as museum dates and hall of fame listings. The feature remains widely used, with over 2 billion monthly users.
April 14, 2026
Google Messages Could Get Samsung-Style Chat Themes as Samsung Messages Shutdown Nears
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Google Messages Could Get Samsung-Style Chat Themes as Samsung Messages Shutdown Nears

Samsung will discontinue Samsung Messages in the U.S. in July 2026 and is directing users to Google Messages. Beta code in Google Messages suggests upcoming support for photo chat backgrounds and separate bubble-color controls, features long available in Samsung’s app. Galaxy S26 and newer phones already cannot download Samsung Messages. Google’s current theming options remain limited to preset themes.
April 14, 2026
Oppo Find X9 Ultra First Look Reveals Dual 200MP Cameras Ahead of April 21 Global Debut
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra First Look Reveals Dual 200MP Cameras Ahead of April 21 Global Debut

Oppo has unveiled the Find X9 Ultra ahead of its April 21 global launch, featuring dual 200MP sensors, a 50MP 10x optical telephoto lens, and a leather-backed body. The device marks Oppo’s first Ultra-branded model to launch outside China. Pricing and full market availability remain undisclosed, and reports suggest the U.S. may be excluded from the rollout.
April 14, 2026
Google Android Settlement: Millions May Qualify, but the $135 Million Payout Could Be Small
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Google Android Settlement: Millions May Qualify, but the $135 Million Payout Could Be Small

Google has begun notifying millions of U.S. Android users about choosing payment methods for a $135 million cellular-data settlement, with a final approval hearing set for June 23 in San Jose. Eligible users could receive roughly $1.20 each, depending on fees and participation. The case alleges Android phones sent data to Google without user consent. Google denies wrongdoing and agreed to update disclosures and obtain explicit user consent.
April 14, 2026
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Could Double Mac User Base Over a Decade, Analysts Say
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Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Could Double Mac User Base Over a Decade, Analysts Say

Apple shipped 6.684 million Macs in the first quarter, up 12.7% from a year earlier, driven by demand for the $599 MacBook Neo, according to Gartner. The company’s global PC market share rose to 10.6%, but it remained behind Lenovo, HP, and Dell. Analyst Horace Dediu estimates Apple’s Mac installed base at 260 million and says it could double in a decade as Apple targets lower-priced laptops.
April 14, 2026
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