Microsoft wants to focus on native apps for Windows 11
Microsoft has been making a lot of changes recently to improve the Windows 11 experience. According to Microsoft partner architect Rudy Heun, the next step is to focus on Windows apps. You probably know that many Windows apps are not proper desktop apps. Rather, some of them are web apps. Web apps are usually not optimized, and can hobble memory, which in turn can slow down PC performance. Some examples of progressive web applications (PWAs) are Clipchamp, Copilot, and especially the Outlook app.
That’s the problem the Redmond company is aiming to fix. Wants to move towards Microsoft 100% native Windows apps. Interestingly, this will also apply to the system UI. While this is good news, Microsoft is just beginning to build a team to build native apps. Therefore, it may take a long time for the new experience to be available to users.
Microsoft recently announced that it will soon allow users to move the taskbar to the side/top. It is also working on removing CoPilot from Windows apps, fixing File Explorer performance, and letting users choose to pause Windows Updates indefinitely.
RAM prices have started falling
The RAM shortage crisis is far from over, but things may finally be starting to improve. Over the past year, AI companies have stockpiled RAM chips for their data servers. This caused a chain reaction, from reduced supplies to consumers to overall shortages and a sharp increase in prices globally. As a ripple effect, console prices have also increased due to memory shortage the portable console was turned off Before its launch. Experts predict the shortage, called Ramageddon, could last until 2027. However, a report by Trendforce suggests that RAM prices have fallen by about 20 to 30% in the US and Europe.
Why is this happening suddenly? what changed? One possible reason is that people are not buying RAM because they cannot afford it. As demand decreases, the price will also decrease. This is also the case with Google’s TurboQuant technology, which will significantly reduce the amount of DRAM usage by AI models. This has caused investors to rethink the market, while gamers and consumers are hoping to finally see a change in the situation.
Telegram enables AI editor for chat, and users aren’t happy
Telegram has introduced a new AI feature called ai text editor, In its instant messaging apps. This feature allows users to translate text, rewrite content in different styles, fix grammatical errors, etc. It is powered by Telegram’s Cocoon AI, which the company says respects users’ privacy.
However, the community reaction was clear. The news was met with criticism from users, who said it was not a feature anyone asked for. Telegram’s AI editor is not just for Android and iOS, it is also available on desktop apps for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The main problem is that there doesn’t seem to be any way to disable AI features in Telegram. When Discord added AI to its apps, it faced a huge backlash from users, it’s possible that something similar could happen with Telegram.
Gmail’s AI Inbox can help you manage your mail at low cost
Google revealed AI Inbox for Gmail in January 2026, but these features were not available to users until now. AI inbox It can identify high-priority items from your emails and suggest tasks that need your attention or action. For example, utility bills or credit card bills. The AI ​​will also display summaries of important updates across projects and topics ranging from email threads, travel, reservations, shopping, and more.
There are some privacy concerns that need to be considered. Using smart features in Gmail can cause AI to scan the content of your emails, and that’s not something everyone will be comfortable with. Google says Gmail’s AI Inbox is currently available in beta for users in the US, exclusively those who have a Google AI Ultra subscription. For those unaware, that plan costs $250 per month.
Google now lets you change your Gmail username in the US
Staying connected with news about Gmail, have you ever wanted to change your username? Well, now you can. The part I’m referring to is the one that comes before the @gmail.com suffix in your email address. For example, username@gmail.com.
The option to change your username is hidden a few layers down, but here’s how you can do it. Go to your Google Account settings, tap Manage your Google Account. Tap Personal info > Email > Google account email and change account email. This will allow you to set a new, unique username for your account.
You’ll retain the old username, so don’t worry about losing access to it. Please note that you can change your username only once every 12 months. But, if you want to go back to the old name then you can do so. Doing this will save you from changing your username for 30 days.
Google’s announcement says that the option to change your Gmail username is currently available to users in the US. It is unclear when this feature will be available to the rest of the world.
Samsung enables blood pressure monitoring for Galaxy Watch users in the US
Samsung has enabled the ability to monitor blood pressure through Galaxy Watch devices in the US. The electronics giant introduced this feature in South Korea 6 years ago. It took a long time for blood pressure monitoring to be introduced in the US. This feature is not available to everyone yet, it is currently available to users.
to track your Blood pressure monitor on your Galaxy WatchYou need to download Samsung Health Monitor app on your Android phone. It is supported on Galaxy smartphones running Android 12 or above, and works with Galaxy Watch 4 and above with Watch OS 4.0 or newer. Feature measurements measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure and the user’s heart rate.
