Google has announced new requirements for application installation on certified Android devices. Starting in 2025, only apps from developers who register with Google and verify their identity will be allowed on these devices.
Windows 95 Turned 30
At the end of August 2025, the graphical multitasking operating system Windows 95 (codename Chicago) turned 30 years old. Mainstream support for Windows 95 ended on December 31, 2000, and extended support lasted for one more year, ending on December 31, 2001.
Xbox PC App on Windows 11 Gets Aggregated Gaming Library with Diverse Sources
Xbox Insiders participating in the PC Gaming Preview program can now test the new “My Apps” feature in the Xbox PC App on Windows 11 devices, including PCs and handhelds. The feature provides centralized access to games and frequently used third-party applications such as web browsers, gaming tools, and even app stores.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5761 (Dev) is out with new features
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (KB5064093) to the Dev Channel for Windows Insiders. It adds the ability to seamlessly resume apps from Android phone on PC, extra features for Copilot+ PCs, a new battery icon on the lock screen, some Snipping Tool improvements, and much more.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5761 Released to Beta Channel
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5761 (KB5064093) to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders running Windows 11, version 24H2. It adds the ability to seamlessly resume apps from Android phone on PC.
ROG Xbox Ally Portable Consoles Set for Global Launch on October 16
Microsoft and ASUS will release the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X portable gaming consoles on October 16, 2025. The devices will launch in multiple countries, though official pricing and pre-order information are not yet available.
Microsoft Confirms NDI Streaming Performance Issue After August 2025 Update
Microsoft has confirmed a performance issue affecting NDI (Network Device Interface) streaming following the release of the August 2025 Windows Patch Tuesday update (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946). The affected platforms are Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows 10, versions 22H2 and 21H2. Server platforms are not affected by this issue. NDI is used by broadcasting apps like OBS, and now gives issue to streamers across various platforms.
Copilot app now supports Semantic Search and has new design
Microsoft has started the rollout of a new update to the Copilot app for Windows. The update, version 1.25082.132.0 and later, introduces enhanced functionality and interface improvements for Windows Insiders. The new version adds support for semantic file search directly from the assistant's chat, as well as an updated home page for quick access to recent documents and applications.
Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to fix Windows Recovery options
Microsoft has released out-of-band patches for some supported versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. They address an issue that caused operating system's recovery functions, such as reset and restore, fail after installing the August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Here's how Microsoft describes the issue.
“Olympia UI” is an experimental interface for Microsoft Edge focused on AI
Microsoft has created a new experimental user interface for Edge, codenamed "Olympia UI". The design focuses on interaction with Copilot through a simplified layout and restructured navigation. The company is believed to have abandoned this design in favor of an interface that mimics the Copilot app for Windows. However, the "Olympia UI" is still present in Microsoft Edge builds for the Canary channel.
