Bixby was originally introduced with the Galaxy S8 in 2017, but without Bixby Voice (an English version of which came later with the Note 8) it was difficult to see why you might want to use it over the Google Assistant that is also built into Samsung phones. Now that we’ve seen it as it was intended, Bixby does have some genuine use cases over the Google Assistant. Not only is it tightly integrated to the Samsung-specific features within the company’s handsets, but it also supports useful features such as Bixby Vision....

This was widely expected to change in 2021, with the big ‘Sun Valley’ update bringing wholesale changes. Many of these features arrived, but in a brand-new version – Windows 11. It’s a free upgrade, too, making the prospect of Windows 10’s 21H2 update far less exciting. It’s officially live now for all users, but there are only three minor changes to talk about – that’s the same as the May 21H1 update from earlier in the year....

The company has built a dedicated subsystem within Windows 11 to enable it, which is available across all platforms – every Intel, AMD and Qualcomm-powered device will be supported, provided it’s compatible with the new OS. Microsoft is also trying to make it easier for developers to create mobile apps for Windows 11. Tools for debugging and testing early versions of apps are also being previewed. However, it’s not clear when we’ll see support for other third-party app stores such as the Epic Games Store....

Is it one of the best gaming smartphones available? Here’s all there is to know about the Xiaomi Mi Play, including the latest UK availability, pricing and spec news. When will the Xiaomi Mi Play be released? Xiaomi’s Mi Play is now available to buy in China, following a 24 December 2018 release. Will the Xiaomi Mi Play be available in the UK? Of course, Xiaomi now officially stocks its devices (or at least some of its devices) in the UK, so it may be that a UK launch follows later on in 2019....

£120 really isn’t a lot of money when it comes to buying a SIM-free Android phone, and you will pay much more than this for a comparable UK network-locked budget Android. But while the Redmi 3S offers incredible value at this price, it’s also worth checking what deals are available on the 3S Pro. Separating the two right now is a gig of RAM, 16 gigs of storage, and just a fiver....

As shown off in the included video, the concept features a display that wraps around its body along all four sides, with only the metal corners still visible when viewed from the front or the sides. While we’ve seen phones like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Vivo Nex 3 employ the same 88° degree ‘waterfall’ technique on their displays, and phones like Huawei’s P40 Pro use a quad-curve screen, this is the first example of a phone combining the two technologies in one device....

Zotac GeForce GTX 960 Amp! Edition graphics card review: Price This isn’t the first card we’ve looked at that features a GPU from the Maxwell family. Indeed, the 750 Ti set the ball rolling in early 2014. This product didn’t represent much of a step forwards in terms of raw frame rates, but it did offer huge savings in power. The later 970 and 980 would show what could really be done with this excess power, producing searing game scores without going too over the top on wattage....

Top Alternatives to YouTube Vanced YouTube Premium With Vanced shutting down, the only valid option now left on the table is buying a YouTube Premium subscription. Since Google sent legal notices to the Vanced team, sooner or later, it will take out all of the YouTube Vanced alternatives off the game. And when that happens, users will be left with no choice but to buy a YouTube Premium subscription. Vanced was way ahead of YouTube Premium in terms of features....

Acer Aspire Switch 11 review: Price The Switch 11 comes pre-installed with Windows 8.1 and is available starting at £379 which is a reasonable amount more than the £289 Switch 10 which we reviewed back in July. Our particular model, the SW5-171, will set you back a more laptop-like price of £449. Read on to find out what you get for your money with the Aspire Switch 11. Acer Aspire Switch 11 review: Design and build The Switch 11 is, to put it simply, a larger version of the Switch 10 (Acer must have read our review suggesting a larger display)....

AirVPN is an enthusiast-led operation, formed from a collective of privacy-rights activists, hackers and two lawyers in 2010. One of its stated missions is to deliver technical tools aimed to enhance and exercise the fundamental Right to Privacy, as reserved in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, art. 12; and the European Convention of Human Rights, art. 8. It started as a free service and now has a commercial side to maintain the project....

The console will apparently be called the “Xbox One S All-Digital Edition” and will be up for pre-orders in mid-April 2019 with a suggested shipping date of May 2019. It is also suggested to have a global launch so you shouldn’t have to wait any longer just because you’re not living in a specific territory. This will be the first disc-less Xbox console released and shows Microsoft taking another step towards an all-digital future after a big push of the Xbox Game Pass....

Fortunately, the show is far from over. Andor will be returning for a second season, which will be its last. Here is what we know so far – you can also read up on everything we know about the third season of The Mandalorian. Does Andor season 2 have a release date? Not exactly – Tony Gilroy told The Wrap that season 2 of Andor won’t release before 2024. Allegedly the team started shooting in November 2022, and should finish around August of next year....

Android tablets have overtaken Apple’s iPad to take the majority of tablet market share. Tablets powered by Google’s Android OS were more popular than Apple’s iPad and iPad mini during the first quarter of the year. According to IDC’s latest stats, Android made up 56.5 percent compared to 39.6 percent of iOS. See also Group test: what’s the best cheap tablet PC? This time last year, iOS had a 58....

The question is, has Anker bitten off more than it can chew, or has it delivered on its claims? After spending some time listening to tunes with the Life A2 NC buds, I can safely say it’s the latter. Design and features Wireless earbuds come in all shapes and sizes, from the toothbrush-esque AirPods to the bullet-shaped Cambridge Audio Melomania 1s, as manufacturers search for the best way to keep the buds securely in your ears....

It has the performance, the look and the display quality. There are just a few Asus RoG Strix GL703VM issues to consider. Battery life is poor, the relatively slim frame sees heat bleed out to the keyboard after a stint of gaming and some of you may prefer the keyboards of the fatter models from Asus, Alienware and Acer. It also uses last-gen processors, mostly because at the time of manufacture (and review) they are still the best option....

The Asus X553SA is a cheap laptop, with a good great of entry-level features across the board in a ‘proper’ laptop frame. Asus would readily admit there are compromises at this point, but should they put you off a buy? Having spend a good while the laptop, there’s only one major issue here: performance. Intel has made amazing progress with its Core M series processors over the last 18 months, but the Celeron chipset used here is slow....

The ZenBook Pro range isn’t anything new but it’s been somewhat kept out of the limelight due to rivals such as Dell’s XPS laptops. This year there’s something eye-catching about the device in the form of the ScreenPad. It’s a Full HD screen in place of a regular trackpad which sounds great but is it simply a ‘look over here’ gimmick? Asus ZenBook Pro 15: Price and availability As usual, there are no confirmed details on price and availability but we can expect the ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580) to arrive in Q3 around August or September....

The tournament had plenty of drama even before it started. Novak Djokovic – hoping to earn a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title – had his visa cancelled by Australian authorities, then restored, and then cancelled again, leaving him with a three-year ban on entering Australia that could keep him out of the 2023 and 2024 tournaments too. As we head into the second week, Rafael Nadal is hoping to beat the odds – and a recent Covid case – to be the first to pick up Grand Slam number 21, but Medvedev and Tsitsipas may have something to say about it....

Outside the big hitters in the browser space (Chrome, IE, Firefox and Opera), there is a surprising number of smaller, independent offerings that cater to more specific tastes. Avant is one such creation, which boasts a few innovative technologies under the hood. Typically a browser will use a specific rendering engine to display web pages. Chrome and Opera use Blink (a Google fork of Webkit), Firefox has Gecko, while Internet Explorer, at least until Spartan arrives, employs Trident....

With AVG being owned by Avast, we initially had low expectations after reviewing Avast Premier and finding that some key modules were only ad-supported trial versions. However, we’re pleased to report that this is a much more complete product than Avast’s Premier offering. AVG Ultimate is £79.99/ $99 per year, and comes with unlimited installs across PC, Mac and Android, which is a great deal for families. You can sign up to AVG Ultimate on its website here....