Framework says its new modular Laptop 13 Pro is a "ground up redesign" The modular PC company has also refreshed its Laptop 16 and revealed its new Wireless Touchpad Keyboard.

I've never had the chance to try a modular Framework Laptop, but the Laptop 13 Pro seems pretty cool. That design looks so sleek. www.xda-developers.com//framework-s...

Google's Pixel 11 might feature a removable battery — but not how you'd expect A patent filing outlines a metal battery enclosure and a snap-in mechanism.

This one is for all those commenters that genuinely think smartphone manufacturers are going to return to the era where batteries were easily swappable lol. www.xda-developers.com/googles-pixe...

3 simple fixes I used to stop CarPlay from disconnecting If you're wired CarPlay connection keeps dropping, these tricks might help.

It's been a bit since I've dealt with CarPlay issues, but here are a few things you can try to solve connection problems. www.xda-developers.com/simple-fixes...

Xbox Game Pass gets a price cut — but loses new Call of Duty games The gaming subscription platform is also slashing subscription costs

Microsoft just cut the cost of Game Pass Ultimate, but new Call of Duty games won't be available on the subscription service at launch. www.xda-developers.com/xbox-game-pa...

Clanker’s Cavern is the worst level in Banjo Kazooie. It’s absolutely awful.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will take over Apple's top spot

On September 1st, Tim Cook is stepping down from his position as Apple's CEO. I knew this was coming, I just didn't expect it to be now. www.xda-developers.com/apple-ceo-ti...

I played Marathon last night for the first time in a week or so. The new free kit mode is great for people like me that only have time to play for a few hours a week.

I use HDMI for my gaming PC, and it works just fine As long as you're gaming within specific resolutions and refresh rates, HDMI 2.1 is just as capable as DisplayPort.

A lot of people will tell you it never makes sense to use HDMI with a gaming PC, but for my specific setup, it’s totally fine. I’ve been using HDMI for over a year and haven’t run into any issues. www.xda-developers.com/i-use-hdmi-f...

You totally could. There are just more mods available for Ship of Harkinian.

And this is only with a few very straightforward mods.

It’s wild how good Ship of Harkinian makes Ocarina of Time look.

Steam is running on the Switch thanks to the latest Proton beta It's unlikely we'll see come to the Switch 2, though.

This is cool, but it's going to be a long time before someone gets Steam running on the Switch 2. www.xda-developers.com/steam-is-run...

CarPlay’s ChatGPT integration is way more useful than I expected iOS 26.4 and CarPlay bring ChatGPT to your car's infotainment system

I'm surprised at how useful I've found ChatGPT's CarPlay integration. www.xda-developers.com/carplays-cha...

Intel reveals new Core Series 3 processor for budget-focused laptops and edge computers The new CPU is available in six configurations.

Intel has revealed its new Core Series 3 CPUs aimed at entry-level laptops. www.xda-developers.com/intel-reveal...

I don't need the Switch 2's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake — I already made my own Ship of Harkinian powers a native PC port of the N64 classic.

I didn't feel like waiting for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remaster or remake that might not even exist, so I made my own with Ship of Harkinian. Playing the game on my ROG Xbox Ally X again has been a blast. www.xda-developers.com/i-dont-need-...

The high-end Legion Go 2's price surges to almost $3,000, likely prompting Lenovo to halt sales "Sorry, Legion Go Gen 2 is no longer available," reads a notification in Lenovo's store.

Sources at Lenovo have confirmed that "there are no plans to discontinue the Legion Go 2." I still don't think we're ever going to see the top-tier Legion Go 2 ever in stock again. www.xda-developers.com/high-end-leg...

I thought I needed a NAS, then I used this device for Plex instead If you're just getting into self-hosting media, it's okay to start small.

If you're new to self-hosting media, you don't need to go all in to get started. Just use a device you already have. www.xda-developers.com/i-thought-i-...

Pixel battery drain still hasn't been fixed, but this might be why it's happening A bug seems to be preventing the smartphone's CPU from entering Deep Doze.

My Pixel 10 Pro has been fine following the March update, thankfully. www.xda-developers.com/pixel-batter...

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD runs Vega OS and ditches the power plug The refreshed streaming stick is locked to Amazon's app store, which blocks side-loaded Android apps.

Amazon has released another Fire TV Stick powered by Vega OS. I still think all of its streaming devices will eventually switch to the Linux-based OS. Vega OS has come a long way, but it’s still locked to Amazon’s own store and doesn’t allow sideloading. www.xda-developers.com/amazon-new-f...

Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting The solution to my issue was more straightforward than I expected.

If you're running into Android Auto disconnection issues, this is a really simple solution that solved the problem for me. www.xda-developers.com/android-auto...

Flip the Script: ANBERNIC RG Rotate Android Handheld Coming Soon Hardware specifications for the upcoming ANBERNIC RG Rotate Android handheld. Features include a swivel screen, alloy hinge, and dual material options.

Anbernic's RG Rotate looks cool as hell, but I'm not sure I trust the rotating mechanism (I would definitely find a way to break this thing). anbernic.com/blogs/news/a...

Sony brings high-end sound to budget gaming with its new open-back headset For $200, the Inzone H6 Air headphones sound surprisingly great.

For open-back headphones that cost $200, Sony's new Inzone H6 Air sound pretty great. www.xda-developers.com/sony-launche...

The high-end Legion Go 2's price surges to almost $3,000, likely prompting Lenovo to halt sales "Sorry, Legion Go Gen 2 is no longer available," reads a notification in Lenovo's store.

I'd say it's the end of the line for at least the top-tier Legion Go 2. $3,000 is wild. www.xda-developers.com/high-end-leg...

AI can’t replace me because there’s no way it would ever add random facts in brackets every few sentences.

Microsoft's flagship Surface PCs now cost $500 more than they did at launch All of Microsoft's Surface PCs are being hit with prices increases

Microsoft has increased the cost of its Surface line across the board. www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-fl...

I somehow deleted my Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Ship of Harkinian saved file from my ROG Ally X (I was at the forest temple) - good old OneDrive document sharing. I spent a few hours setting it up again on the ROG Ally Xbox X this weekend for an XDA story I'm working on.

This lesser-known Pixel setting will change the way you use your phone Rules are buried in the Pixel's settings menu, but they're very useful.

The Pixel’s Rules feature is very basic, but that’s also why it works so well. www.xda-developers.com/this-lesser-...

3 simple Plex settings that instantly fixed my buffering issues If you're self-hosted TV show and movie collection is lagging, there are a few settings you can change to solve the issue.

You can fix pretty much any Plex buffering issue by tweaking these straightforward settings. www.xda-developers.com/simple-plex-...

GTA VI developer Rockstar hacked again — this time for ransom Hacking group ShinyHunters told Rockstar Games that it should "make the right decision" and not be "the next headline."

It looks like Rockstar Games has been hacked yet again. It's unclear if anything related to GTA VI is in the data breach, but I wouldn't be surprised. www.xda-developers.com/gta-vi-devel...

Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot purge has already started Say goodbye to those annoying, unnecessary Copilot buttons

Windows 11's Copilot purge has started 🔥. www.xda-developers.com/microsofts-w...