Google has announced a significant change to the publication schedule for the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Starting this year, the source code repository will receive updates only twice annually, during the second and fourth quarters. Previously, there were quarterly code releases.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 26H1 will be released this Spring Exclusively for Snapdragon X2 Devices
Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 version 26H1 this spring. This update will support only devices equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 ARM processors. Several hardware manufacturers have already confirmed the release.
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot-style Edge UI
Microsoft Edge is undergoing a significant user interface overhaul, coming closer to the standalone Microsoft Copilot app. The updated design starts appearing in the latest builds of the Edge browser, released to the Dev and Canary channels. This visual refresh departs notably from the Fluent Design principles that have guided Microsoft’s product aesthetics in recent years.
Xbox 360 Prevents the User from Setting the Date later than December 31, 2025
In 2026, Xbox 360 owners who still use this classic console, discovered that they cannot manually set the date and time later than December 31, 2025, in the Xbox 360 console's interface settings. As you may know, the device turned 20 years old on November 22, 2025.
“Microslop” Sparks Backlash as Microsoft’s AI Push Draws Criticism
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has launched a new personal blog, "sn scratchpad," where he plans to share his thoughts on the future of technology. As expected, the first post is dedicated to artificial intelligence, although Microsoft's progress in this area doesn't look impressive.
Microsoft Launches “Project Strong ARMed” to Boost Windows on Arm App Development
2025 marked significant progress for Windows on Arm, Microsoft’s version of the Windows operating system optimized for devices powered by Arm architecture. Many recent Windows devices now feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. Adobe and other software developers have released native Arm-based applications, improving performance and efficiency for users.
RAM Price Increases May Delay Release of Next-Gen Consoles
Insider reports reveal that Microsoft and Sony may reconsider their current timelines for next-generation consoles, originally projected for a 2027–2028 release window. The primary factor prompting this reevaluation is a notable increase in RAM prices, driven by heavy global demand for artificial intelligence technologies.
Leaked Andromeda OS Now Runs on Surface Duo
A previously unreleased version of Microsoft’s dual-screen operating system, Andromeda OS, has surfaced and is now installable on the Surface Duo. This build offers the first hands-on look at what Microsoft envisioned as the successor to Windows Phone before the project’s cancellation in 2018.
How to Enable the New Run Dialog in Windows 11
Microsoft has introduced a visual redesign of the classic Run dialog in recent Windows 11 Insider builds. This update replaces the traditional interface with a modernized version that aligns with Fluent Design principles.Here's how to enable it.
AI-Written Pull Requests Contain Nearly Twice as Many Critical Issues, Research Shows
Researchers at CodeRabbit examined 470 pull requests from open-source projects on GitHub, including 350 generated with AI assistance and 150 written manually. Their analysis found that AI-generated contributions contained 1.7 times more significant defects and 1.4 times more critical issues than hand-written code. On average, each AI-generated pull request included 10.83 issues, compared to 6.45 in manually authored submissions.
