Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 laptops start at $1,049 in the US, launch on March 11
Samsung has revealed that its latest lineup of laptops, the Galaxy Book 6 series, will arrive in the US on March 11.
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WhatsApp might be the next Android app to support Resume on Windows 11 PCs
Android might not be an official mobile branch to any desktop operating system — not yet, at least — but the past decade or so has seen plenty of first and third-party integrations with Windows. WhatsApp users might be next in line for a big desktop upgrade, as it could be the next service to see native support for Microsoft’s “Cross-Device Resume” feature.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome on Windows will let users launch the browser in the foreground at startup
No matter how many dedicated apps you have installed on your PC, you probably live most of your life in the browser. Google’s well aware of this — it’s the entire concept behind ChromeOS, after all — and now, it’s bringing a new setting that’s going to allow Windows users to launch Chrome right from the jump.
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Windows laptops with Snapdragon X2 Elite beat latest MacBook in some early tests
Early tests have revealed that the upcoming wave of Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite are up to the challenge of competing with the latest MacBooks, and even beating them in a lot of cases.
Expand Expanding CloseWindows 11 will support resuming Spotify, web browsing, and other apps from Android
Microsoft might’ve ditched Android apps in Windows 11 a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoned cross-platform support altogether. A new update is making it easier to resume mobile apps on your PC, but only with a select group of services for the time being.
Expand Expanding CloseThis Android phone could double as your next Windows PC, but you won’t want it to
If you’ve been dreaming of a life that revolves around just a single device — your phone — capable of replacing your laptop, desktop, and more, a new piece of hardware might give you exactly what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, you’ll need to accept some cut corners to get there.
Expand Expanding CloseHP is building an entire Windows PC into a clever keyboard [Gallery]
While most of us think about a portable PC just being a laptop, HP has another idea. Why not just stuff it all into a keyboard? That’s exactly what the HP Eliteboard G1a does.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 6 laptops get new Intel chips with MacBook vibes [Gallery]
Samsung is introducing another new series of Galaxy Book laptops, with the new Galaxy Book 6 series adding more AI features, new Intel chips, and it also ditches a long-time complaint of the 16-inch model’s keyboard too.
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HP unveils its new Snapdragon X2, Intel-powered laptops – and some Chromebooks too
At CES 2026, HP is showing off some new laptops powered by the latest chips including Snapdragon X2 Elite and Intel Panther Lake coming this year.
Oh, and there are some Chromebooks too.
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The first Windows laptops with Snapdragon X2 Elite chips are coming next week
After being announced a few months ago, Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for Windows are set to launch in new Windows laptops launching at CES 2026 next week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app for Windows tells users to uninstall and redownload for ‘future updates’
Following its launch earlier this month, the Google app for Windows is now prompting users to uninstall and reinstall the app to get continued updates.
Expand Expanding CloseNew ‘Google app for Windows’ brings Spotlight-esque local, Drive, web, and Lens search
Outside of Chrome, Drive, and Quick Share, Google rarely makes native desktop apps with everything usually being based in the browser. That’s changing today with a new experimental “Google app for Windows.”
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft preparing clipboard sync between Windows and Android with Gboard support
Microsoft appears to be working to add clipboard sync between Windows 11 and Android through its Phone Link system, and it works with Gboard too.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft is killing its ChromeOS competitor
Back in 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 SE as a lightweight platform to rival Google’s ChromeOS, but now, the company is pulling the plug on the offshoot.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Quick Share app on Samsung PCs will be replaced in May
Like on Android phones, Samsung will be responsible for the Quick Share experience on its Windows PCs.
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Google fixes ‘can’t run’ Chrome installer issue on Windows [U]
If you’re seeing issues installing Google Chrome on Windows right now, you’re not alone, as Google has seemingly broken downloads due to a faulty install tool that “can’t run” on most Windows PCs.
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‘Quick Share from Google’ on Windows is now just ‘Quick Share’
In a minor change, the “Quick Share from Google” Windows app has been “renamed and rebranded” to just Quick Share.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive is now widely available on Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops
The launch of the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus last year brought a new importance to making Windows apps for Arm-powered PCs, and one notable omission was Google Drive. After launching in beta last year, the Google Drive app for Windows is now widely available for Snapdragon and Arm-powered machines.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Share for Windows rolling out new update with easier visibility settings
Google is rolling out a new update for the Quick Share app on Windows which improves how you can change visibility settings among other changes and fixes.
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Qualcomm teases ‘entry-level’ Snapdragon X chip for ‘$600’ Windows laptops
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips have brought significantly better battery life to Windows laptops, but at a cost. Apparently, though, Qualcomm has plans for an even cheaper “entry-level” Snapdragon X chip that could be in “$600+” machines.
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Google Drive for Windows gets ARM support in beta for Snapdragon laptops and more
Following the arrival of new Snapdragon-powered laptops based on ARM, the Google Drive app for Windows is gaining support for these machines via a new beta release.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid phone files are now visible in Windows File Explorer without a USB connection
Windows already allows Android phone connection in Phone Link, though it’s limited to photo access and a couple of other features. Through a system integration with File Explorer, Windows may soon allow users to view and edit Android phone files through PCs.
Expand Expanding CloseWindows adding new AI features to Copilot+ PCs including Recall, Magic Eraser copy in Paint, more
Microsoft has just made a host of big Copilot announcements including new AI features for Windows, updated branding and designs, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo’s first IdeaPad laptop with Snapdragon X Plus starts at $849
The second wave of Snapdragon-powered laptops is coming, and for a more affordable cost too. Lenovo has just launched its first IdeaPad laptop with Snapdragon X Plus at IFA this week, and for hundreds less than its previous Snapdragon model.
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