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    Why Windows 9 and iPhone 9 Were Skipped: Naming, Compatibility, and Branding

    Two of the world's largest tech brands skipped the obvious ordinal, jumped a number, and left millions asking the same question: why was there no Windows 9 and why was there no iPhone 9? What looks like a quirky coincidence on the surface actually sits at the intersection of legacy technical...
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    Windows 11 Insider: Xbox Button Now Maps to Game Bar, Task View, or Power Off

    Microsoft has quietly begun remapping the Xbox controller’s central Guide button in recent Windows 11 Insider builds so that a short tap still opens the Game Bar, a long press now opens Task View, and a sustained hold continues to power the controller off — a small input-change that signals a...
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    Windows 11 Android App Resume: Seamless Cross-Device Handoff

    Windows 11’s New Android App Resume: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters Introduction: A small banner with big implications On August 22, 2025, Microsoft began rolling out a deceptively simple capability to Windows Insiders that could reshape how we move between phone and PC. When...
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    Windows Handheld Gaming Mode: Console-Style UX on ASUS ROG Ally

    Microsoft’s move to carve a dedicated, controller-first path through Windows 11 has finally surfaced in a hands-on preview: a new Handheld Gaming Mode (sometimes referred to as a gamepad‑optimized UI) is being shown in early footage running on the ASUS‑branded Xbox Ally family, and the changes...
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