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Android lets you ‘bubble’ apps for easy access now – how it works

ZDNet Oct 23, 2026, 7:28 PM (2 hours ago)

Keep your most-used apps accessible with this new feature.

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Software

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29695.1001 improves Magnifier and fixes multiple issues

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Microsoft confirms missing Recall and faster Settings with new Windows 11 Insider builds

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Windows 11 Insider builds bring Quick Settings phone controls and new Start menu options

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Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January

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Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads

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Everybody panic: A Valve developer said “HLX” in public

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