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Windows 11 Preview Adds Updated Prism Emulator for Arm
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Windows 11 Preview Adds Updated Prism Emulator for Arm

One major challenge with Windows on Arm has been compatibility with x86-based apps and games. Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 addresses this with an updated Prism emulator for Arm PCs, adding support for more CPU extensions, including AVX, AVX2, BMI, FMA, and F16C. As a result, applications like Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 and games like Starfield and Helldivers 2 can now run on Arm PCs. Windows devices powered by Arm chips, such as those with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus SoCs, will now support a wider range of legacy applications and games that lack native ARM64 versions. Additionally, the updated Insider Preview Build introduces an on-screen gamepad keyboard, allowing users to navigate and type within Windows 11—an especially useful feature for gaming...
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Google Simplifies Access to Password Manager in Chrome on Android

Next month, Google is set to enhance Chrome on Android by significantly improving how password managers function within the mobile browser. The update will allow third-party password managers to autofill forms on websites natively, streamlining the experience for apps like 1Password, Dashlane, and other popular services. Currently, Chrome on Android offers its own password manager and supports features like passkeys, as well as autofill for personal information, including addresses and payment details. While Android users can select a preferred autofill service, it has often felt glitchy, especially for third-party password managers. The compatibility mode used in Chrome has led to a less-than-ideal experience, with issues like janky page scrolling and duplicate suggestions when both Go...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Unveiled with Exynos 2400e and 6.7-Inch Display

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE features an expansive 6.7-inch display and a larger battery to enhance performance. This model introduces the ProVisual engine to the FE series. Notably, there are no regional variations in chipsets this year; the S24 FE is equipped with the Exynos 2400e. While specifics were not disclosed, it’s expected that the prime Cortex-X4 core operates at a lower clock speed. While peak performance may be affected, sustained performance is set to improve significantly thanks to a new vapor chamber that's 1.1 times larger than its predecessor. The S24 FE skips the Exynos 2300, using a mix of Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 from last year, leading to a substantial performance upgrade over the S23 FE. Samsung has equipped the S24 FE with 8GB of RAM, matching the va...