The first Android 16 QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) update that rolled out to Pixel devices brought many visual improvements, especially with the Material 3 Expressive UI. The upcoming QPR2 appears to build on those changes, introducing smaller but thoughtful refinements. Now, the third and final QPR2 beta installment has been released, signaling that everything may be on track for a stable release in December.
Apple’s latest Watch lineup is out, with both the affordable and high-end models taking center stage. The Series 11, however, still strikes the best balance overall. So why does it fail to spark the same excitement?
Sometimes, you have to let go of the past to create something new. After almost two decades, we are saying goodbye to a piece of history—and starting a new era for nextpit.
Can you believe we’re already in the final quarter of 2025? As we prepare for the weekend, I trust this week has been kind to you. Now is an excellent opportunity to find some peace and recharge your batteries. To make the most of your downtime, I’ve put together a list of apps and games that are bound to pique your interest—keep reading for some exciting ideas.
Each week, you can save money on video games by checking out the current offer on the Epic Games Store. The quality and genre of the free games vary greatly, so it’s worth checking in every week to ensure you don’t miss out on any great deals. If the game of the week doesn’t appeal to you, there’s no harm in skipping it. This week, you can download Amnesia: The Bunker and Samorost 3.
For years, Windows and macOS users have had the option to access Meta’s Messenger through a standalone desktop app. This offered advantages such as full keyboard access, shortcut support, and seamless multitasking, features that often outperformed the web and mobile versions. However, those better days are coming to an end, as Meta has announced the shutdown of the Messenger desktop apps.
An application that normally costs $29.99 is available for free today. It can be used not only to convert PDFs, but also to split, merge, compress, resize, and much more. However, the special offer is only available for a limited time. So now is the time to be quick.
Anyone expecting a classic Apple event with a livestream, stage, and awed audience was disappointed. Announcements about the new M5 chip were made via a press release without any major fanfare—presumably, the final new products of the year. The focus? Product maintenance. The MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro will receive the M5 chipset that powers them, with the outgoing M4 chipset being gradually phased out.
Samsung stepped up its flagship foray this year with the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge, its first ultra-thin smartphone. While it was a bold move, the gamble appears to be falling short of expectations. A fresh report from South Korea suggests that Samsung is dropping the Galaxy S Edge line from next year’s Galaxy S26 series, meaning there won’t be a Galaxy S26 Edge.
Samsung is showing no signs of stopping when it comes to its Android 16 rollout. The South Korean company just started to update nine of its best-selling mid-range models to One UI 8 based on Google’s latest operating system. The number jumps to 14 if we consider regional variants of those phones, which you can see in the list below.
Check which Galaxy phones are already running Android 16