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Samsung is broadening the One UI 8.5 update to additional Galaxy smartphones and tablets, introducing functionalities initially launched alongside the Galaxy S26 series back in February 2026. The deployment has commenced in South Korea, with other territories expected to receive the update at a later date, contingent upon local markets and specific device variants.

Which legacy Galaxy gadgets are receiving One UI 8.5?

The software refresh is targeting the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Tab S11 series, and Galaxy Tab S10 series. Owners of these previous-generation flagships and tablets can now enjoy Samsung’s most recent Galaxy AI utilities without needing to purchase the latest hardware.

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What fresh AI capabilities arrive with this update?

One UI 8.5 introduces a suite of communication and productivity enhancements absent from One UI 8.0. Compatible devices will gain access to AI Call Screening, a tool that can field calls from unknown numbers on your behalf, inquire about the caller’s purpose, and provide a real-time transcript to help you decide whether to answer. Additionally, live voicemail transcripts allow users to read incoming messages as they are being recorded.

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Samsung has also integrated a novel keyboard feature named Now Nudge. This function proposes calendar appointments, helpful information, or relevant actions tailored to the current conversation, enabling users to act on details without leaving their chat app. Bixby has received an upgrade with enhanced agentic abilities, empowering it to manage complex, multi-step tasks across different applications. For instance, it can locate a particular photo and send it to a contact via email.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, typing in a Generative Edit prompt. Tom Bedford / Techgeeks

The refresh also introduces advanced AI photo editing capabilities via the Creative Studio app and Text-to-Edit Photo Assist. Rather than manually adjusting images, users can simply describe the desired changes, such as swapping the background or adding new elements. A feature named Object Transfer enables users to relocate people or items from one image to another directly within the gallery app.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, typing in a Generative Edit prompt. Tom Bedford / Digital Trends

For customization, the update includes AI Weather Effects, which generate dynamic lock screen wallpapers that reflect local weather conditions like rain or snow. As with previous updates, Samsung notes that feature availability and support may differ depending on the region, market, and specific device model.

It’s 2026, and the OLED revolution has officially arrived on our desks. It’s no longer just a buzzword in flashy ads or YouTube thumbnails; it’s right there in your shopping cart. You’ve likely hovered over the “Buy Now” button at least once, glanced at the price tag, imagined your setup glowing like a dream… and then quietly closed the tab.

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Here’s the catch. Everyone agrees OLED is the best display tech out there. It’s the holy grail. It’s what makes TVs look unreal, and smartphones feel premium. Deep blacks, insane contrast, instant response times. It’s the stuff gamers brag about. And yet, for something so perfect, it’s surprisingly missing from a lot of desks.

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Welcome to the Desktop Paradox. The idea that the very thing that makes OLED incredible for your living room somehow makes it… a little uncomfortable for your desk

The Phantom Elements

The biggest issue with OLED on a monitor isn’t color, brightness, or even price. It’s something far more boring and far more real. Static elements.

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A TV is constantly changing. Movies, shows, sports, everything moves. But a monitor? That’s a completely different story. It’s basically a museum of things that don’t move. The Windows taskbar sits there all day. The Discord sidebar doesn’t budge. Your favorite game HUD, the minimap, ammo counter, health bar… all locked in place. And that’s where the anxiety kicks in.

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Is burn-in guaranteed? No. Is it still possible? Yes. And for a lot of people, that “what if” is enough to hold them back.

Is burn-in guaranteed? No. Is it still possible? Yes. And for a lot of people, that “what if” is enough to hold them back.

Sure, modern OLED panels are much better than they used to be. They come with pixel shifting, panel refresh cycles, and all sorts of behind-the-scenes tricks to reduce burn-in. But the fear hasn’t gone away. Especially for someone who uses the same screen for work during the day and gaming at night. Because in that scenario, the display isn’t just showing content. It’s repeating patterns. Over and over again.

MiniLED: The Safe Choice That Never Felt Exciting

This is where MiniLED was supposed to step in and save the day. On paper, it sounds perfect. It’s bright. Really bright. It doesn’t suffer from burn-in. You can leave an Excel sheet open for a decade, and the panel won’t care. It’s reliable in a way OLED just isn’t. And in bright rooms, especially setups with a lot of natural light, MiniLED actually makes a lot of sense. While most OLEDs dim to a dull 250 nits full-screen to prevent overheating, MiniLED panels can sustain 1,300+ nits even if you’re sitting in a sun-drenched sunroom.

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So naturally, you’d expect MiniLED to dominate gaming monitors. But it didn’t.

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The 24-Inch Problem No One Talks About

The real issue with MiniLED isn’t what it does wrong. It’s where it’s being used. MiniLED works beautifully on TVs because of the distance. You’re sitting eight to ten feet away from a large screen. At that distance, your eyes don’t really pick up on the imperfections. The light looks uniform. The contrast feels strong. Everything just works.

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Now shrink that experience down to a 27-inch monitor and move yourself two feet closer. Suddenly, things change.

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You see, the way MiniLED works is by dividing the screen into zones that light up independently. The more zones you have, the better the control. But even high-end monitors today still have thousands of pixels being controlled by a single zone. So when something bright appears on a dark background, like a cursor or a small UI element, that entire zone lights up. Not just the pixel. The whole zone.

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To truly eliminate blooming at a desk-viewing distance, a display needs a zone-to-pixel ratio that current manufacturing cannot affordably meet. A standard 4K monitor has roughly 8.3 million pixels. Even a “flagship” MiniLED with 2,304 zones still has one zone controlling roughly 3,600 pixels.

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And from two feet away, that doesn’t look subtle. It looks like a faint glow, or a soft halo around objects. Once you notice it, it’s hard to unsee. On a TV, it’s fine. On a desk, it’s distracting.

Where Gamers Draw the Line

Then there’s the performance angle, and this is where things get even more interesting.

OLED is simple in the best way possible. Each pixel controls its own light. No guessing, no processing, no delay. That’s why response times are insanely low, and motion looks incredibly clean. MiniLED, on the other hand, has to think. It uses algorithms to decide which zones should light up and how bright they should be. It’s doing extra work behind the scenes.

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Now, that doesn’t automatically make it slow. But it does mean the system isn’t as instant as OLED. It’s not something that shows up clearly on spec sheets, but it’s something you feel when playing. In a fast-paced shooter, a MiniLED backlight can actually “trail” behind the player, creating a ghosting effect where the light is literally trying to catch up to the action. For a pro-level gamer, that’s a dealbreaker.

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The Price Plot Twist

You’d think MiniLED would be cheaper, but the opposite is becoming true. In 2026, OLED has become a more efficient manufacturing process. A high-end MiniLED monitor requires a complex “sandwich”: a fast LCD panel, a Quantum Dot film, thousands of LEDs, and a specialized controller to manage them. Assembling this is labor-intensive. Meanwhile, printing a single sheet of QD-OLED or WOLED has become a streamlined, mass-production art form.

The choice is simple: Do you pay more for a technology that almost looks like OLED, or pay less for the real thing?

Most gamers already know which way they lean.

The 2026 Reality Check: Tandem OLED

If you’re still waiting for a solution to the “Desktop Paradox,” the answer isn’t MiniLED — it’s Tandem OLED.

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Instead of relying on a single organic layer, these stack multiple layers together. The result is higher brightness, better efficiency, and longer lifespan. In simple terms, OLED is fixing its biggest weaknesses. Burn-in risk is being reduced. Brightness is improving. Longevity is getting better. And all of that is happening without sacrificing what made OLED special in the first place.

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Alright, Let’s Settle This Desk Debate

For years, buying an OLED monitor felt like signing up for brilliance with a few conditions attached. Incredible visuals, but also small compromises in how the screen was used. That’s finally changing. Modern OLED panels are far more resilient, with smarter protections and longer lifespans that make them feel less fragile in everyday use. Add Tandem OLED into the mix, and things get even more convincing, with higher brightness and reduced stress on the panel. It no longer feels like a display that needs babysitting.

MiniLED still has its place, especially for bright setups or heavy productivity use, and it may get cheaper over time. But even then, it often feels like a very good alternative rather than the endgame. Most gamers aren’t chasing “almost.” They want the real thing, and for the first time, OLED feels ready to deliver exactly that without compromise.

Techgeeks has previously reported on Samsung’s unusual patent filings, such as its multi-fold laptop and rollable smartphone designs from 2022. A new patent from the company has recently surfaced, showcasing a laptop concept that could reduce the need for modifier keys like Ctrl, Shift, and Alt. The laptop in the patent is shown using built-in sensors in the palmrest to detect the position of the user’s arms and adjust the function of the keys accordingly.

Can Your Palmrest Replace Ctrl and Shift?

According to the patent, when the system detects your hand on the surface, the keys work as normal. When you lift your hand away, the same keys perform different functions. For example, pressing “C” with your hand resting on the palmrest would simply type the letter. Pressing the same key after lifting your hand off the palmrest could trigger the copy command, or Ctrl + C. The same idea applies to “Z” for undo, “V” for paste, and number keys for things like volume and playback control.

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The idea seems to be to cut down on multi-key shortcuts like Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Z. Instead of pressing two keys at once, you could simply lift your hand off the palmrest and press the same key to trigger a different action.

Would Users Actually Embrace This Feature?

The patent also says the sensors do not have to be limited to the palmrest. They could be placed on other parts of the laptop body, which means the system could work with dual-screen laptops or other unconventional designs. Samsung’s sensors would likely have uses beyond acting as fancy replacements for Ctrl and Shift, too.

There is no confirmation that this concept will appear in any actual product. Patents often represent early-stage ideas that never make it to market. If Samsung does pursue it, the bigger challenge will be user adoption. Most people are deeply familiar with modifier keys, and relearning how to type and use a laptop based on hand placement would take significant adjustment.

Large file transfers often begin at high speeds but slow down significantly as they progress, usually due to thermal throttling. Satechi’s latest DotDisk SSD enclosure tackles this issue by integrating a microfan to prevent overheating during heavy usage.

Integrated fan overcomes limitations of passive cooling

While many compact SSD enclosures depend solely on their metal casing for heat dissipation, this approach is only effective for brief operations. Extended data transfers, large video exports, or continuous backups generate substantial heat that can trigger throttling and reduce performance. The DotDisk combines a microfan with a thermal pad to actively remove heat from the drive, ensuring steady speeds during prolonged tasks. Its precision-milled aluminum body further aids in heat dissipation while enhancing durability.

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The enclosure supports M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs with capacities up to 8TB, though it does not include a drive, requiring users to purchase their own. This approach keeps the initial cost focused on the enclosure and allows for future storage upgrades without needing a new case.

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80Gbps performance across Mac and Windows systems

Through USB4 V2, the DotDisk achieves maximum speeds of 80Gbps, which significantly improves performance when transferring high-resolution video files or large backup sets. It also supports Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and earlier USB4 standards, ensuring compatibility with most modern Mac and Windows devices without requiring adapters.

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A small LED indicator displays the connection status, and the package includes a 30cm Thunderbolt 5 cable, a screwdriver, and mounting screws for installation.

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Priced at £199 (~$270), the DotDisk is not the most budget-friendly option for housing an NVMe drive, but for users who frequently transfer large files and have experienced speed drops mid-transfer, the active cooling feature justifies the higher cost. The DotDisk is currently available in Silver and Space Black through Satechi.com and Amazon UK.

Intel has finished playing catch-up. Following years of delays, roadmap reshuffles, and awkward gaps in its lineup, the company is now reportedly accelerating multiple CPU families at once in an attempt to hit back at AMD from every angle. And honestly, this might be the most confident Intel has looked in years.

What is Intel planning with Nova Lake, Razor Lake, and Titan Lake?

According to a new report from Digitimes, Intel’s PC roadmap is now firmly back on track, with several upcoming CPU families lined up over the next few years. The company is reportedly preparing an aggressive rollout involving Nova Lake, Razor Lake, Titan Lake, and Moon Lake, all aimed at strengthening Intel’s position against AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm. Here’s a brief overview of how things stack, via Guru3D:

ArchitectureExpected LaunchMarket SegmentCPU ArchitectureKey FeaturesPlatform NotesNova LakeH2 2026Desktop / High Performance PCsCoyote Cove P-Cores + Arctic Wolf E-CoresHigher core counts, up to 288MB cache, hybrid architectureNova Lake-S desktop platformRazor LakeQ4 2027Desktop / Enthusiast PCsGriffin Cove P-Cores + Golden Eagle E-CoresMajor IPC improvements, hybrid architectureRumored pin compatibility with Nova Lake motherboardsTitan Lake2028High-End Desktop / Mobile APUUnified Copper Shark coresPotential removal of P/E core split, rumored NVIDIA RTX GPU tile integrationDirect competitor to AMD Strix Halo-class APUsMoon Lake2028Entry-Level Laptops / ChromebooksE-Core-only architectureLow power consumption, cost-optimized designSuccessor to Twin Lake

The first big step is expected to be Nova Lake, launching in the second half of 2026. This lineup is rumored to bring massive upgrades, including desktop chips with up to 52 cores and 288MB cache, alongside new Coyote Cove and Arctic Wolf core architectures. Then comes Razor Lake in 2027, which is reportedly designed to be pin-compatible with Nova Lake platforms, allowing easier upgrades for both desktop and mobile systems.

ArchitectureExpected LaunchMarket SegmentCPU ArchitectureKey FeaturesPlatform NotesNova LakeH2 2026Desktop / High Performance PCsCoyote Cove P-Cores + Arctic Wolf E-CoresHigher core counts, up to 288MB cache, hybrid architectureNova Lake-S desktop platformRazor LakeQ4 2027Desktop / Enthusiast PCsGriffin Cove P-Cores + Golden Eagle E-CoresMajor IPC improvements, hybrid architectureRumored pin compatibility with Nova Lake motherboardsTitan Lake2028High-End Desktop / Mobile APUUnified Copper Shark coresPotential removal of P/E core split, rumored NVIDIA RTX GPU tile integrationDirect competitor to AMD Strix Halo-class APUsMoon Lake2028Entry-Level Laptops / ChromebooksE-Core-only architectureLow power consumption, cost-optimized designSuccessor to Twin Lake

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Further down the roadmap, Intel is preparing Titan Lake, which could introduce a unified CPU core design and even an NVIDIA-partnered “Serpent Lake” chip featuring RTX-based graphics technology. The latter would compete more directly against AMD’s Strix Halo APUs for high-performance mobile systems. And finally, there is Moon Lake, a low-power, E-core-focused platform aimed at affordable systems and entry-level devices.

Is Intel finally done fumbling its CPU roadmap?

For years, Intel’s biggest problem was not necessarily bad chips, but inconsistent execution. Delays, canceled plans, and confusing launches gave AMD plenty of room to dominate enthusiast and performance segments. Now though, the tone coming from supply-chain reports is very different. Intel’s roadmap is reportedly stabilizing, yields are improving, and products are expected to launch on schedule instead of slipping repeatedly.

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There is also a clear strategy emerging. Instead of relying on one flagship lineup, Intel is building multiple CPU families targeted at different markets, from high-end gaming desktops to AI laptops and budget systems. Whether all of these chips actually land on time is still the big question. But for the first time in a while, Intel’s roadmap feels less like damage control and more like a genuine counterattack.

Is Intel finally done fumbling its CPU roadmap?

For years, Intel’s biggest problem was not necessarily bad chips, but inconsistent execution. Delays, canceled plans, and confusing launches gave AMD plenty of room to dominate enthusiast and performance segments. Now though, the tone coming from supply-chain reports is very different. Intel’s roadmap is reportedly stabilizing, yields are improving, and products are expected to launch on schedule instead of slipping repeatedly.

Intel

There is also a clear strategy emerging. Instead of relying on one flagship lineup, Intel is building multiple CPU families targeted at different markets, from high-end gaming desktops to AI laptops and budget systems. Whether all of these chips actually land on time is still the big question. But for the first time in a while, Intel’s roadmap feels less like damage control and more like a genuine counterattack.

Intel has moved past its era of playing catch-up. Following a period marked by delays, roadmap adjustments, and lineup gaps, the company is now reportedly pushing forward with multiple CPU families simultaneously to challenge AMD across the board. This shift suggests a renewed confidence from Intel that we haven’t seen in quite some time.

What Does Intel’s Strategy Entail for Nova Lake, Razor Lake, and Titan Lake?

According to a recent report from Digitimes, Intel’s PC roadmap is once again aligned, with several new CPU families scheduled for release in the coming years. The company is reportedly planning a bold rollout featuring Nova Lake, Razor Lake, Titan Lake, and Moon Lake, all designed to bolster Intel’s standing against AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm. Here is a summary of the lineup, sourced from Guru3D:

ArchitectureExpected LaunchMarket SegmentCPU ArchitectureKey FeaturesPlatform NotesNova LakeH2 2026Desktop / High Performance PCsCoyote Cove P-Cores + Arctic Wolf E-CoresHigher core counts, up to 288MB cache, hybrid architectureNova Lake-S desktop platformRazor LakeQ4 2027Desktop / Enthusiast PCsGriffin Cove P-Cores + Golden Eagle E-CoresMajor IPC improvements, hybrid architectureRumored pin compatibility with Nova Lake motherboardsTitan Lake2028High-End Desktop / Mobile APUUnified Copper Shark coresPotential removal of P/E core split, rumored NVIDIA RTX GPU tile integrationDirect competitor to AMD Strix Halo-class APUsMoon Lake2028Entry-Level Laptops / ChromebooksE-Core-only architectureLow power consumption, cost-optimized designSuccessor to Twin Lake

The initial major release is anticipated to be Nova Lake, arriving in the latter half of 2026. This series is rumored to deliver substantial enhancements, including desktop processors with up to 52 cores and 288MB of cache, along with new Coyote Cove and Arctic Wolf core designs. Following this, Razor Lake is slated for 2027 and is reportedly designed to maintain pin compatibility with Nova Lake platforms, facilitating smoother upgrades for both desktop and mobile users.

ArchitectureExpected LaunchMarket SegmentCPU ArchitectureKey FeaturesPlatform NotesNova LakeH2 2026Desktop / High Performance PCsCoyote Cove P-Cores + Arctic Wolf E-CoresHigher core counts, up to 288MB cache, hybrid architectureNova Lake-S desktop platformRazor LakeQ4 2027Desktop / Enthusiast PCsGriffin Cove P-Cores + Golden Eagle E-CoresMajor IPC improvements, hybrid architectureRumored pin compatibility with Nova Lake motherboardsTitan Lake2028High-End Desktop / Mobile APUUnified Copper Shark coresPotential removal of P/E core split, rumored NVIDIA RTX GPU tile integrationDirect competitor to AMD Strix Halo-class APUsMoon Lake2028Entry-Level Laptops / ChromebooksE-Core-only architectureLow power consumption, cost-optimized designSuccessor to Twin Lake

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Looking further ahead, Intel is developing Titan Lake, which may introduce a unified CPU core design and potentially a “Serpent Lake” chip co-developed with NVIDIA, featuring RTX-based graphics technology. This chip would directly compete with AMD’s Strix Halo APUs in the high-performance mobile market. Additionally, Moon Lake is planned as a low-power, E-core-centric platform targeting budget-conscious consumers and entry-level devices.

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Has Intel Finally Stabilized Its CPU Roadmap?

Historically, Intel’s primary challenge was not chip quality but execution consistency. Frequent delays, canceled projects, and confusing release schedules allowed AMD to seize control of the enthusiast and performance markets. However, recent supply chain reports indicate a significant shift. Intel’s roadmap appears to be stabilizing, with improving yields and a commitment to launching products on schedule rather than facing repeated postponements.

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A distinct strategy is also becoming apparent. Rather than depending on a single flagship series, Intel is developing multiple CPU families tailored to specific markets, ranging from high-end gaming desktops to AI-powered laptops and budget systems. While the timing of these releases remains to be seen, Intel’s roadmap now appears less reactive and more like a proactive offensive.

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For those of us who incorporate AI into our daily routines, including myself, personal preferences have already been established. I rely on a premium Claude subscription to assist with my writing tasks (such as brainstorming headlines and adjusting tone), while Gemini serves as my primary tool for creating images and conducting background research, particularly when I need to delve deeply into a subject.

You might prefer Perplexity for searching or ChatGPT for coding, and that is perfectly acceptable since it enhances efficiency and delivers the necessary information quickly. The issue is that your device’s operating system is unaware of your preference and, until recently, did not care before forcing its own AI selection.

In the business sector, this is referred to as partnerships. The majority of Android makers, such as Samsung and OnePlus, have collaborated with Google to embed Gemini directly into their hardware. Conversely, Windows mandates Copilot regardless of user preference.

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Apple, according to reports, is preparing to implement a feature that neither competitor has considered, let alone executed: asking users which AI they prefer and where.

The era of your device dictating your AI choice is nearing its end

The difference becomes immediately apparent when examining the strategies employed by Android and Windows.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS 27 will launch a new capability internally dubbed “Extensions.” This feature will enable users to choose their preferred AI model for specific Apple Intelligence functions rather than accepting whatever model Apple decides to install.

Upon the release of iOS 27, users will be able to navigate to Settings, assign their chosen third-party AI model to an Apple Intelligence feature (Writing Tools, Image Playground, etc.), and iOS 27 will handle the rest. Siri will receive similar treatment, allowing you to select the AI model that processes your requests in the background. 

As soon as iOS 27 is available on my iPhone 17, I plan to designate Claude as the AI model for Writing Tools and Gemini for Image Playground. 

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This goes beyond a simple selection; it is a seamless, system-level preference. Once configured, every time you access an Apple Intelligence tool, your chosen AI model will appear automatically. There is no need to switch applications or copy and paste prompts and results between windows. 

This represents true model portability in action, and honestly, it is a far more logical solution than anything Android or Windows has managed to deliver. 

On Android and Windows, accessing your preferred AI always requires a detour

Consider using AI text tools on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Galaxy AI provides numerous options, including Writing Assist, Note Assist, and Call Assist, but all are driven by Google’s Gemini. 

What if I wish to use Claude in Samsung Messages to compose a text? I would need to leave the app, launch Claude’s app or website, paste the text, enter a prompt, copy the result, return to Messages, paste it, and send it. Need a different model to summarize meeting notes in Samsung Notes? The same process applies. 

I know, just reading that is exhausting. Imagine millions of users performing this cumbersome routine daily just to utilize their preferred AI. On Windows, Copilot is hardcoded into Notepad and Paint, leaving everyday users with no other option. 

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Motorola deserves recognition for surpassing most Android OEMs by enabling users to access Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, and Meta’s Llama AI through Moto AI. However, the company has already assigned each AI model to specific use cases. For example, Llama powers Catch Me Up, Copilot handles quick Q&A, and Gemini manages photo analysis. Exciting, perhaps? But I did not choose any of those assignments.   

The platforms offer an AI ecosystem to alleviate digital frustration, but what they have actually constructed is a walled garden. 

Apple isn’t winning the AI race: It’s building the track

Apple’s strategy, conversely, treats your AI preference similarly to how iOS handles default browsers or email clients: as a user setting. In my view, this is genuine democratization. It is the right to choose which AI is truly beneficial to me, rather than whichever ranks highest on a benchmark.

To grasp how Extensions might function in reality, any AI firm could opt in and integrate support via their App Store app, which would then operate as an engine within Apple Intelligence. After installing the app, it will appear as an option in Settings.

From there, you can direct an Apple Intelligence tool to whichever model you trust most for that particular task. While the company’s proprietary models remain available, the ability to outsource a query to third-party models sits as an additional layer. Furthermore, we might see a dedicated App Store section highlighting compatible AI applications.

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Here is where it becomes even more intriguing for Apple as a business. Historically, the company has faced criticism for falling behind in the AI race. However, opening its platform of over 2.5 billion active devices, including iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, to Claude, Gemini, and other qualified providers could transform that weakness into its most profitable strength.

The iPhone maker already collects a standard 30% commission on App Store subscriptions, but if this extends to every Claude Pro or Gemini Advanced subscription processed through iOS, Apple suddenly finds it does not need to win the AI race. It merely needs to own the racetrack.

Keep in mind, none of this has been officially confirmed by Apple. However, we are approaching WWDC 2026, which is when Apple could officially announce the shift from being an AI-first company to an AI-agnostic platform that profits from all of them.

ReMarkable is known for producing some of the best e-ink tablets available. However, prospective buyers have always faced one major hurdle: the steep entry price. The ReMarkable Paper Pro is priced too high, and the Paper Pro Move lacks independent functionality. Recognizing this gap, the company has introduced a new e-ink tablet to resolve the issue.

Introducing the ReMarkable Paper Pure to the ReMarkable lineup, this device could be the ideal choice for those who have considered a ReMarkable product but wanted to avoid premium pricing.

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Priced at $399, the Paper Pure is a 10.3-inch black-and-white e-ink tablet. It includes a Marker pen, with an optional Marker Plus and Sleeve Folio bundle available for $449. At this starting price point, the ReMarkable Paper Pure presents an attractive option, so let’s explore what comes with this new e-ink device.

What’s Included for $399?

The ReMarkable Paper Pure is slim, lightweight, and impressively constructed for its price. Weighing just 360 grams and measuring 6mm thin, it’s easy to carry around. ReMarkable also states that the Paper Pure boasts the longest battery life among its devices, lasting up to three weeks on a single charge with about an hour of daily use.

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According to the manufacturer, the third-generation black-and-white Canvas display is the sharpest and brightest in their lineup. To achieve the target price, ReMarkable made some compromises. The Paper Pure lacks a front light and color display.

However, if you primarily use your tablet for writing and note-taking, you likely won’t miss these features. For instance, I recently bought a Super Nomad without either feature, and I’m very satisfied.

How Is the Writing and Software Experience?

This is the most critical aspect of an e-ink notebook, and the answer is positive. The Paper Pure features the same textured writing surface as the flagship ReMarkable Paper Pro. Digital ink appears in just 21 milliseconds, and page navigation is up to twice as fast as the ReMarkable 2.

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Additionally, you receive all the software features found in the more expensive Paper Pro version. You can take notes, annotate PDFs, and even download web articles for offline reading.

An optional subscription service unlocks extra capabilities. You can sync it with Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook to automatically generate meeting notes, import files from Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, and search through handwritten notes. It also includes AI-driven handwriting-to-text conversion.

If you were considering a ReMarkable tablet but were deterred by the cost, the ReMarkable Paper Pure could be the perfect solution.

Google has not yet unveiled a completely autonomous AI agent, but the tech giant is actively building one. According to Business Insider, which examined an internal document, the company is crafting an AI agent known by the codename Remy. Currently, this tool is being piloted by staff members within a restricted, employee-only version of the Gemini application.

Remy is characterized as a “24/7 personal agent for work, school, and daily life” capable of performing actions on your behalf, tracking important matters, proactively managing complex tasks, and adapting to your preferences over time. Google has not provided immediate comments, and no official public release schedule has been established.

OpenClaw’s Viral Success Drives Google’s Entry into the AI Agent Market

OpenClaw

OpenClaw, a free open-source AI agent, recently stunned the tech industry by accumulating over 100,000 GitHub stars in less than a week. This tool can autonomously respond to messages, perform research, manage files, and automate computer tasks without requiring user input.

OpenClaw

Its popularity surged to such heights that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hailed it as “definitely the next ChatGPT.” The intense demand for OpenClaw was significant enough to drive up secondhand MacBook prices in China by 15%. OpenAI eventually recruited OpenClaw’s creator.

Remy appears to be Google’s strategy to create a similarly ambitious product but delivered as a refined, seamlessly integrated solution.

The AI Agent Race Intensifies Among Tech Giants

Google’s Remy project underscores that the AI agent sector has become a fierce competition. Anthropic recently introduced Claude Cowork, which can manage PC tasks without the intricate setup OpenClaw demands.

Meta purchased Manus AI and released My Computer, a desktop agent that organizes files, launches applications, and sends emails on your behalf. Meanwhile, Nvidia is developing NemoClaw, an open-source platform that enables businesses to deploy autonomous AI agents across any hardware.

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While OpenClaw has encountered significant security concerns, with researchers highlighting exposed admin panels, prompt injection vulnerabilities, and plain-text credential storage, Google’s approach is expected to differ. We anticipate a deeply integrated, privacy-focused agent from a trusted platform, which could ultimately dominate the market.

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Remy is currently undergoing a dogfooding phase, a standard procedure where tech companies test products internally before public release. Google’s I/O event is scheduled for later this month (May 19-20), where it is highly anticipated that the company will unveil its latest AI innovations.

AI agents are expected to be a major focus at this event, and Remy might make its debut public appearance if Google decides to reveal its plans.