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Microsoft is adding image support to Notepad on Windows 11 as part of its Markdown features. The enhancement reportedly has minimal impact on performance, will be enabled by default, and can be disabled in Settings. It’s being tested in Windows Insider builds and is planned for a wider rollout in the coming months.
Free YouTube Music users can view lyrics for up to five songs per month; beyond that, lyrics are blurred and a prompt to unlock with Premium appears, signaling a broader rollout after earlier testing.
NASA moved the Artemis II stack—the 322-foot Space Launch System rocket with the Orion crewed spacecraft—from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rollout on Jan. 17, 2026 sets the stage for a February mission to orbit the Moon with four astronauts, including a fueling test (wet dress rehearsal) planned for Feb. 2 and a launch window between Feb. 6–10. If February proves tight, NASA has backup opportunities in March or April, making Artemis II NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years a pivotal milestone.
Google is gradually rolling out a feature that lets you change your @gmail.com address; the old address becomes an alias, so emails go to both addresses and your data stays intact, and you can switch back later. The new address can’t be deleted, and only a limited number of new aliases can be created per year (12-month limit). Access the option at myaccount.google.com/google-account-email, noting it may not be available for all accounts yet.
Windows 11 is getting a major Start menu redesign with a new scrollable, categorized UI that is rolling out with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update, offering a more adaptive and customizable experience, though some issues and limitations remain.
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 25H2, also known as the 2025 Update, is now being broadly rolled out to all eligible PCs, primarily through user-initiated updates when the toggle for 'Get the latest updates as soon as possible' is enabled. The update is mainly a version bump with no significant new features, although it introduces a new Start menu and a new taskbar experience with Copilot, which are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Samsung is gradually rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 update to various Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S series, Z series, A series, M/F phones, tablets, and XCover series, with rollout dates spanning from September to October 2025. The update introduces a refreshed user interface, new features, and improvements in security and performance, with plans to update all eligible devices by November 2025. Additionally, Samsung is testing One UI 8.5, which may include features like better customization, AI-powered tools, and battery-saving enhancements.
Samsung is expanding the rollout of One UI 8 to the Galaxy A15 in multiple regions, including India, bringing new features like personalized wallpapers, improved multitasking, enhanced security, and more, with the update available via Settings or notifications.
Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 25H2, a minor update delivered as an enablement package that sits on top of version 24H2. The rollout has begun and will be available via Windows Update in waves, with options to download the update files or create installation media. No new features are included in this update, but upcoming features like a new Start menu and improvements to dark mode are expected soon.
A leaked schedule suggests that Samsung's One UI 8 stable update may begin rolling out on September 18, 2025, starting with the Galaxy S25 series, with subsequent releases for various Galaxy devices throughout October 2025, though official confirmation is pending.
Samsung's July 2025 security patches are gradually rolling out worldwide, starting from South Korea and following a staggered pattern due to regional and carrier testing delays. Meanwhile, the rollout of One UI 8, based on Android 16, is underway with beta testing for flagship models, expected to be fully available from late July to October 2025 depending on the device. Samsung's update process is complex, involving regional priorities and carrier approvals, which can cause delays for users outside Korea and in certain regions. Users are advised to monitor official channels for updates.
Google is gradually rolling out chat search features to the Gemini app on Android, following its availability on the web and iOS, with limited access currently in the stable channel and ongoing updates to the app's interface and branding.
Google is rolling out a new 'Manage subscriptions' feature in Gmail across Android, iOS, and web, allowing users to easily view and unsubscribe from active email subscriptions. The feature displays frequent senders and their email counts, with a quick unsubscribe option that sends an unsubscribe request on your behalf. It is gradually becoming available to users worldwide and will be fully accessible in the coming weeks.
Google is widely rolling out the Android Auto 14.6 update, which doesn't introduce new features or fixes but continues the regular update cycle, following the recent 14.5 release and ahead of the upcoming 14.7 beta.
Google is gradually rolling out the Material 3 Expressive update for Gmail on Android, featuring a refreshed design with rounded message cards, vibrant themes, and bolder compose buttons, starting with limited user reports and likely to expand soon.