ChromeOS is expected to be fully phased out by around 2034.

Court documents reveal Google’s long-term plan:
👉 Replace ChromeOS with an Android-based desktop OS called “Aluminium OS”

Timeline:
• 2026 → Aluminium OS early development
• 2028–2030 → Wider rollout on laptops & PCs
• By ~2034 → ChromeOS maintained only for old devices, then phased out

Instead of ChromeOS, Google wants Android to run laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones — all on one platform.

This also explains why ChromeOS updates have slowed and Android keeps getting desktop-style features.

iQOO 15 Ultra launched in China.

Specifications:

Display:

📱 6.85-inch 2K LEAD Samsung AMOLED M14 8T LTPO flat display, 144Hz refresh rate, 2600nits HBM, 508PPI

Performance:

⚡️ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3nm + Q3 gaming chip
⚡️ LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
⚡️ UFS 4.1 storage
🎮 Adreno 840 GPU

Camera:

📸 50MP 1/1.56" Sony IMX921 OIS, CIPA 4.5 level image stabilization
+ 50MP 1/2.76" Ultrawide Samsung JN1
+ 50MP 1/1.95" LYTIA LYT-600 3X OIS periscope telephoto rear camera
🤳 32MP front camera

Battery and charging:

🔋 7,400mAh battery
🔌 100W wired charging
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port
🔌 40W Wireless charging

Software and extra:

⚙️ Android 16 Origin OS 6
📶 Wi-Fi 7, 6, 5
- Bluetooth version 5.4
- LHDC 5.0
- 091640 X-axis linear motor
🫆 3D Ultrasonic In-display fingerprint scanner
🚿 IP68/IP69 rating
- NFC
- IR blaster
🔊 1511 dual speakers
❄️ Active cooling fan
🎮 Pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers
- 8.7mm thickness
- 227 gram weight

Price:

🏷 ¥5699 (16GB+256GB)
🏷 ¥5999 (16GB+512GB)
🏷 ¥6999 (16GB+1TB)
🏷 ¥7699 (24GB+1TB)

Nvidia confirmed that uninstalling Windows 11's January 2026 update resolves gaming issues, including artifacts.

Issues caused by the Windows 11 January 2026 update:

- Broke Remote Desktop and shutdown on some PCs (later patched via out-of-band update); Microsoft later found the shutdown issue affected more PCs.
- Broke sleep mode (S3) on older PCs.
- Broke customization in File Explorer.
- Caused boot failure on commercial PCs.
- Caused black screen and desktop background reset.

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OnePlus 15R vs iQOO 15R specs comparison:

• OP 15R • iQOO 15R
- 6.83” Flat OLED - 6.59” Flat OLED
- 165hz LTPS - 144hz LTPS
- SD 8 Gen 5 - SD 8 Gen 5
- 50MP + 8MP - 50MP + 8MP
- 32MP front - 32MP front
- 7400mAh + 80W - 7600mAh + 100W
- IP68/69 - IP68/69

Both devices are a lot identical in terms of specs.

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Nintendo is closely monitoring a 41% rise in RAM prices due to AI chip demand and shortages.

The company has not ruled out adjusting the Switch 2 launch price, with some analysts now expecting it could reach $499.99.

Nintendo shares have fallen about 30% since August 2025 amid these concerns and potential tariff risks.

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YouTube has begun blocking background playback for non-Premium users on third-party mobile browsers.

Brave released a quick update to restore the feature, with instructions to update content filters in Settings > Shields > Content Filtering.

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HoYoverse and Epic Games have entered a major partnership.

• In Honkai: Star Rail, the official announcement of a collaboration with Fortnite has already been made.

• In the future, collaborations with Fortnite may take place in Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero.

• Epic Games also noted that HoYoverse is their important partner for 2026 and listed them among 40 partners.

#Epic_Games

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OxygenOS 16 (Feb update) rolling out for OnePlus devices
What’s new 👇

📱 OnePlus 15 – OOS 16.0.3
• Touch response feels smoother
• Better system stability (outdoor brightness looks improved)

📱 OnePlus 12R
• Bypass charging during gaming/streaming/navigation
• Private Safe now supports browsing, searching & sharing files via Alert Slider

📱 OnePlus 11 / Nord CE 5 / OnePlus Open
• New “Office” & “Finance” app categories in App Drawer
• Private Safe browsing + search (sharing also on Open)

📱 OnePlus Open (extra)
• New toggle to hide “Reply with SMS” on incoming calls

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Bharat Taxi launched in India

- Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-sector, driver owned ride-hailing platform
- Its an indigenous alternative to Ola and Uber

Link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.mobility.bharatTaxi

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