The user interface has been overhauled, with an all-new taskbar and many redesigned stock apps. There’s also new multitasking features and a dedicated widgets app, alongside plenty more changes Microsoft didn’t mention. Understandably, many people are keen to update their devices as soon as possible. That’s what seen thousands already download the Windows 11 beta, although as an early build we still don’t recommend it for your main PC. However, one of the key things Microsoft hasn’t spoken about in detail is app compatibility....

Aunque sabía que el lanzamiento inicial del nuevo sistema operativo no fue fácil, con el paso del tiempo, la curiosidad me superó y decidí actualizar mi portátil que utilizo para los viajes y desplazamientos, un Lenovo Yoga C940 del año 2019. Y es que como a casi todos, me encantan los rediseños visuales y estaba ansioso por poder probar algunas de las nuevas funciones de Windows 11, así como la esperada compatibilidad con aplicaciones de Android....

These join the Redmi Note 11, 11S, Pro and Pro 5G SKUs to add more choice for consumers, although perhaps some confusion as well – especially when there is already a Pro model with 5G. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G “With the launch of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi is pushing the legacy of Redmi Note Series one step further by delivering a performance that exceeds expectations,” said Xiaomi....

Still with a 6.44in screen and all the things we loved about the original Mi Max (read our Mi Max review), the Mi Max 2 now has an even more capacious battery (5,300mAh vs 4,850mAh) with Quick Charge 3.0 support, some more generous memory and storage options and a new camera setup that matches that of the flagship Xiaomi Mi6. You can see the full specification in the table further down in this article....

And the Sony Xperia Z3 and iPhone 6 are important releases for their manufacturers. Manufacturers such as LG, HTC and Samsung have arguably moved ahead of Sony, and definitely left behind Apple, over recent years, in terms of the all-round packages contained in their flagship smartphones. (For more, see the 42 best smartphones of 2014.) It doesn’t seem to have affected either Sony- or Apple’s market share or profitability, but as the smartphone market matures the next couple of years is likely to prove critical to the ongoing fortunes of both of these tech giants....

Important update: Y-Cam has just changed its policy on free cloud storage. Previously it offered seven-day rolling storage for free, which made it the most generous of any smart security camera. Now, it says it cannot afford to do this for longer than one year. After that the storage costs £2.99 per month per camera, or £4.99 per month if you opt for the Plus Premium service (this is a 50 percent discount off the usual price and the deal lasts for one year)....

Zendure has once again refreshed its second-generation A-series – for the fourth time (but still in its second-generation). Originally a 15,000mAh power bank, Zendure first upgraded the capacity to 16,000mAh, then again to 16,750mAh, and now it’s added a black colour option. And if you thought the silver A5 looked good, you’ve seen nothing yet. The black Zendure A5 is not only one of the best power banks you can buy in terms of its features, but also in its design....

Read next: Best new films Thankfully, action movies don’t suffer from the same limitations, and Hollywood studios (not to mention film industries around the world) have shown a remarkable ability to turn fists, bullets, and things going boom into some of the most compelling movies around. Some of these great action films work so well because they complement the fight scenes with rich characterisation and complex plots, whereas some are great just because the action never, ever stops....

How to do meditation for beginners at home? Does meditation really work? If you have the same questions, then don’t worry. There are plenty of apps available to learn meditation online for Free. These applications help you fight stress, develop serenity, improve concentration, focus, manage weight, and get better sleep. In this article, we’ll discuss the top 10 apps to Meditate and attain mindfulness practice anywhere, and anytime. What is Meditation?...

QLED 8K TVs have a resolution of 7,680 x 4,320 pixels, four times more than 4K and 16 times more than Full HD. Given that some people are still holding off buying a 4K TV due to a perceived lack of content, it’s understandable that you’d think the same applies to QLED 8K TVs. However, the true benefit of QLED 8K TVs today is to make your current content look better on a bigger screen, due to the availability of a higher density of pixels....

The Idol range is Alcatel OneTouch’s top-tier of devices and don’t be put off if you’ve not heard of the company. We got hands on with the firms new Idol 3 flagship devices at MWC 2015 but for now see what we make of the affordable but impressively equipped Idol X+. Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+ review: Price and competition The price is understandable when you look at the design and spec of this phone and means it must take on devices such as the impressive Honor 6 which is made by Huawei, OnePlus One, Huawei Ascend G7 and the Google Nexus 5 if you can find one in stock somewhere....

Now, at the end of 2017, it has renamed it again to Adrenalin Edition. Not after the hormone, as you might guess, but after a red rose which matches Radeon’s red colour. The drivers include updates to Radeon Chill, WattMan, ReLive and Enhanced Sync. There’s the usual performance improvements too (AMD reckons there’s been a 15 percent boost in performance on average since Crimsom ReLive was first launched). But the big news is a new in-game overlay which lets you check on your GPU, message friends and change settings....

It’s tit for tat in the processor market as per usual and AMD claims it’s new Ryzen Mobile chips are the ‘world’s fastest processor for ultrathin laptops’. Also read about AMD Threadripper. AMD Ryzen Mobile release date and laptops The chip-maker has said that systems with Ryzen Mobile will be available in the ‘coming weeks’ from the likes of Acer, HP and Lenovo. Here are the three confirmed laptops:...

Intel remains the market leader, but the Ryzen 5000 Series took performance on the AMD side to the next level. These desktop processors were the first to run on the company’s new Zen 3 architecture, although they’ve since been joined by laptop-focused mobile chips. AMD typically staggers the release of its new silicon, and that’s no different this time around. In April 2021, the company revealed the new Ryzen 5000 G-Series, which focus on gaming and content creation, before new budget CPUs arrived almost a year later....

You can download the Developer Preview if you have a Huawei Watch 2, but be warned that it is pretty buggy. You’ll find the necessary software and instructions here. (Also see: Google is working on a new Pixel Watch.) When is the Android P Wear OS release date? We’d expect to see the Wear OS update land at the same time as Android P, for which the final release is expected in mid- to late August....

Desktop chargers are essential gadgets for homes with multiple USB-connected devices, allowing you to charge multiple phones, tablets, wearables – even laptops – from a single box. They avoid the mess of cable clutter you would otherwise get with several different USB adaptors, and they allow you to free up mains power outlets for other uses. There isn’t a huge amount of difference between desktop chargers. Primarily they are differentiated by the number of USB outlets they feature, at what speed they are able to charge your connected devices, and the maximum total output that dictates how many of those ports can be simultaneously supported at full-speed....

Also see: Best Black Friday Smartwatch Deals Update 8 September 2016: Apple has announced two new Watches, the Series 2 and the Series 1. The latter is a direct replacement for the original Apple Watch reviewed below. It costs a little more in the UK than before (£269 vs £259) but has a significant upgrade: a new processor. This is said be be 50 percent faster, and with a graphics chip that’s twice as fast....

Like most of its mesh rivals, the Lyra provides multiple routers that can be placed in separate rooms or locations and then linked together in order to create a wider ‘mesh’ network. However, the emphasis with the Lyra seems to be very much on larger homes. Most mesh systems provide the option of either two or three routers, but the Lyra is currently only available as a three-piece kit that is designed to cover homes of 4000 – 6000 square feet....

With the combined effect of last year’s ROG Phone 2 launch and an assortment of other rumours around this year’s release, it was already assumed that Asus would pull the wraps off the ROG Phone 3 in July. Tencent Games, who has an involvement in various established titles – including League of Legends, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite – posted on Chinese social media site Weibo on 23 June that the ROG Phone 3 will be arriving next month....

That is the total time including charging them from the case, but the impressive part is that they can last up to 20 hours between those charges. There’s noise cancelling, too, and they’ll still last 15 hours with that turned on. The 50-hour total matches the best battery life we’ve seen from wireless earbuds, but even the Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch has to run in a low-power mode to achieve it....