A sudden alert on smartphones surprised many users, including me, after their devices started making a loud warning sound. Upon checking, the alert message was found to be from NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority).

Read more about it below.

NDMA “Extremely Severe Alerts” Message

Many users received an “Extremely Severe Alerts” message on their mobile devices, which read: “This is a test message for Cell Broadcast alert testing in ROHINI, NEW DELHI. No action is required on receipt of this message. NDMA”.

Right after the above message, another flash message was received, stating that India has launched Cell Broadcast using indigenous technology for instant disaster alerting service for its citizens. Furthermore, the message appeared in both English and Hindi languages, and read: ” India, launches Cell Broadcast using indigenous technology, for instant disaster alerting service for its citizens. Alert citizens, safe nation. No action is required from the public upon receipt of this message. This is a test message. – NDMA

भारत द्वारा स्वदेशी तकनीक का उपयोग करते हुए अपने ��ागरिकों के लिए त्वरित आपदा चेतावनी सेवा हेतु सेल ब्रॉडकास्ट का शुभारंभ। सचेत नागरिक, सुरक्षित राष्ट्र। इस संदेश की प्राप्ति पर जनता से किसी प्रकार की कार्रवाई की अपेक्षा नहीं की जाती है। यह एक परीक्षण संदेश है। – NDMA”

Well, nothing to worry about, as these alerts are part of the emergency alert system run by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which is meant to provide real-time emergency information to people. At the moment, there is nothing to worry about this test message, and users can simply tap “OK” to dismiss the alert.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Just like every month, AnTuTu has released its monthly ranking for the top-performing gadgets in China on the benchmark platform for April 2026. In this list, the iQOO 15 Ultra and iQOO Z11 still hold the top spots in their respective categories, while the recently launched Vivo Pad6 Pro has taken the first spot in the Android Tablet category, replacing the Lenovo Legion Y700 tablet.

Read more about it below.

AnTuTu Benchmark Ranking for April 2026 – Flagship, Sub-Flagship, and Android Tablet

As per AnTuTu’s Android flagship smartphone performance ranking for April 2026, based on AnTuTu Benchmark V11 data collected between 1st April and 30th April 2026, the iQOO 15 Ultra (16GB/1TB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) has secured the first position with an average score of 41,26,940 points. The iQOO 15 (16GB/1TB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) took the second spot with 41,02,621 points, while the RedMagic 11 Pro+ (24GB/1TB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) came in third with an average score of 40,98,742 points.

The realme GT8 Pro (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) was ranked fourth with 39,68,443 points, followed by the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) in fifth place with 39,41,792 points. The OnePlus Ace 6 Supreme Edition (16GB/1TB, Dimensity 9500) took the sixth spot with 39,38,102 points. Honor Magic8 Pro (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) and Honor Magic8 (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) were ranked seventh and eighth with 38,10,592 and 38,08,833 points. The vivo X300 Ultra (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) and OnePlus 15T (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) took the ninth and tenth positions with average scores of 37,97,824 and 37,93,016 points.

In the Android sub-flagship performance ranking, the iQOO Z11 (16GB/512GB, Dimensity 8500) secured the top spot with an average score of 23,23,047 points. Honor Power2 (12GB/512GB, Dimensity 8500 Elite) followed in second place with 22,06,038 points, while the OPPO K15 Pro (12GB/512GB, Dimensity 8500 Super) took the third position with 21,56,817 points. OPPO Reno15 Pro (16GB/512GB, Dimensity 8400-Max) and OPPO Reno15 (16GB/512GB, Dimensity 8400-Max) came fourth and fifth with 21,14,513 and 20,81,709 points.

Further in the sub-flagship list, the Redmi Turbo 5 (12GB/256GB, Dimensity 8500-Ultra) was ranked sixth with 20,53,009 points. The realme Neo7 SE (12GB/256GB, Dimensity 8400-Max) came seventh with 20,33,428 points, followed by the OPPO K13 Turbo 5G (12GB/256GB, Dimensity 8450) in eighth place with 20,00,656 points. The iQOO Z10 Turbo (12GB/256GB, Dimensity 8400) and OPPO Reno14 Pro (12GB/512GB, Dimensity 8450) took the ninth and tenth places with 19,87,777 and 19,83,199 points.

Coming to the Android Tablet performance ranking for April 2026, the vivo Pad6 Pro (12GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) secured the first position with an average score of 40,95,813 points. The Lenovo Legion Y700 fifth-generation tablet (24GB/1TB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) came second with 40,76,936 points, while the OPPO Pad 5 Pro (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) was ranked third with 40,30,293 points.

The Redmi K Pad 2 (16GB/512GB, Dimensity 9500) took the fourth spot with 37,85,506 points, while the Honor MagicPad3 Pro 13.3 (12GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) came fifth with 37,61,712 points. OPPO Pad 4 Pro (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite), H3C MegaBook (32GB/128GB, Ultra 5 228V), OnePlus Pad 2 Pro (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite), RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro (16GB/512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite), and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro (12GB/256GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite) took the sixth to tenth positions with scores of 33,59,333, 33,10,228, 33,01,747, 31,95,100, and 31,83,539 points respectively.

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Vivo has now added a rebranded Vivo S50t to the already available Vivo S50 series in its home market, China. Apart from the change in the internal storage, the device comes as a carbon copy of the already available Vivo S50.

Here is more to it.

Vivo S50t 5G – Specs and Features

As stated above, it is a rebrand of the Vivo S50 device, and features a 6.59″ AMOLED flat display with 1.5K resolution of 2750 x 1260 pixels and 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate. Further, the display supports multiple sampling rates which include 130Hz for normal use, 300Hz for gaming, and 2000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate. HDR and P3 wide colour gamut support are also given for this device.

Depending upon the colour options, the Confession and Serene Blue variants have a thickness of 7.59mm, while the Space Black and Inspiration Purple variants have a thickness of 7.49mm. The device weighs around 196/197gm depending upon the colour options.

Under the hood, it has the same Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and boots with OriginOS 6 based on the Android 16 operating system. However, unlike the Vivo S50, it uses UFS 3.1-based internal storage, but the same LPDDR5X quad-channel RAM is used in this. Moreover, this is only available in two memory variants of 12GB/512GB and 16GB/512GB.

The rear camera setup features a 50MP main sensor (f/1.88, OIS, AF) paired with an 8MP wide-angle camera (f/2.2, AF) and a 50MP periscope lens (f/2.65, OIS, AF). On the front, there is a 50MP selfie shooter. Notably, both the front and rear cameras feature a dedicated flash.

It packs a massive 6500mAh battery, supporting 90W fast wired charging and OTG reverse wired charging. Like the Vivo S50, it does not support wireless charging.

3D ultrasonic single-point fingerprint scanner, dual SIM, WiFi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, Type-C port, gravity sensor, photosensitive sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, electronic compass, infrared remote control, flicker sensor, and X-axis linear motor are its additional features.

Pricing and Availability

As mentioned in the specs above, two memory variants are made available for this device. The 12GB/512GB variant is priced at CNY 3199, while the 16GB/512GB variant is priced at CNY 3499. This makes this “t” variant CNY 100 cheaper than the Vivo S50.

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Just covered the news about OnePlus, Realme, and Nothing increasing the price of their smartphones in India, and now Xiaomi has also entered the race, as it has increased the pricing of its Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G series in India.

Read more about it below.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Series Price Hike

January 2026-launched Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G series has received a price hike across memory variants in India. Earlier, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G was priced at ₹29,999 and ₹31,999 for the 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variants, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G was priced at ₹37,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant, ₹39,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant, and ₹43,999 for the 12GB/512GB variant.

Now, all the variants have received a price hike of ₹2,000. However, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G’s 12GB/512GB variant has been hiked by ₹1,000.

Currently, the hiked prices have been updated on the respective e-commerce platforms, including Amazon India for both the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Series Specifications

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Today, Microsoft has officially released the April 2026 non-security preview update for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. The update comes with OS builds 26200.8328 and 26100.8328.

The April 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 25H2 & 24H2.https://t.co/au76sSDaFk

(🧵1/5) pic.twitter.com/Zu0PoYnIBm

— Windows Update (@WindowsUpdate) April 30, 2026

It is available through 2 release phases: gradual rollout and normal rollout.

April 2026 non-security preview update: Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2

Changelog

Gradual rollout

• [Gaming] New! Xbox mode is available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. Inspired by the Xbox console experience, Xbox mode offers a streamlined, full‑screen interface that puts your games front and centre while minimising background distractions. Xbox mode is designed for those moments when you want to lean back, pick up a controller, and focus on the game. Enter Xbox mode from the Xbox app, Game Bar settings, or by pressing Windows logo key + F11.
• [File Explorer] ​​​​​​​
  • New!  This update expands the list of archive formats that can be used in File Explorer to include uu, cpio, xar, and NuGet Packages (nupkg).
  • With this update, View and Sort preferences are preserved in folders such as Downloads and Documents when apps launch File Explorer directly to those locations.
  • This update removes a white flash that could appear when opening This PC or while resizing the Details pane in dark mode.​​​​​​​
  • This update improves the reliability of relevant explorer.exe processes so they stop after closing File Explorer windows.
• [Input]
  • New!  You can feel haptic feedback effects on compatible input devices when performing certain actions, such as aligning objects in PowerPoint, snapping or resizing windows. These haptic signals can be turned on or off in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse, Touchpad, or Pen > Haptic signals. This experience is supported on Surface Slim Pen 2, ASUS Pen 3.0, and MSI Pen 2 with haptic feedback. Support for additional compatible devices, including select mice such as Logitech MX Master 4, might become available as hardware partners release updates.

• New! Voice typing on the touch keyboard now looks simpler and more intuitive. The updated design removes the full‑screen overlay and shows voice typing animations directly on the dictation key, helping you stay focused without extra visual distractions.
• New! The Arabic 101 Legacy keyboard layout is now available. You can add it when selecting a keyboard for Arabic under Time & Language > Language & Region. This option is for those who prefer the keyboard design used before recent changes with AltGr.
• This update improves the reliability of setting custom tools under Settings > Bluetooth & Devices> Wheel.
• This update improves the persistence of the Fluid Dictation setting in voice typing.
• This update improves the reliability of keyboard navigation for emoji panels (Windows logo key+ Period).
• This update improves the reliability of typing when using the ADLaM keyboard.

• [Sharing]New! Drag Tray is now called Drop Tray. Its settings are now under Settings > System > Multitasking (previously Nearby sharing). Drop Tray uses a smaller peek view. This improvement helps prevent the Drop Tray from opening unintentionally and makes it easier to dismiss when you work near the top of the screen.
• [Introducing Agents on Taskbar] New! Windows is adding a new way to monitor your agents from the taskbar. This experience supports agents across first- and third-party apps, with Researcher in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app as the first adopter. When a researcher works on a report, Windows shows progress on the taskbar so you can check updates at a glance. Hover over the Microsoft 365 Copilot icon to see real-time progress. When the report is ready, Windows notifies you. Select the notification or the icon to return to the app and review and use the results.
• [Enterprise State Roaming (ESR)]New! ESR can now be managed through Windows Backup for Organisations policies. This makes setup easier for IT administrators.
• [Policy-Based Removal of Preinstalled Microsoft Apps] New! This update adds support for a dynamic app removal list to the “Remove Default Microsoft Store packages” policy for Windows Enterprise and Education. Administrators can remove additional MSIX/APPX-packaged apps by specifying their app package family names using Group Policy. The dynamic list is not currently available in Intune Settings Catalogue. Validation must be performed using Group Policy or a custom OMA-URI.
• [Printing]New! This update adds a new icon to show where a printer supports Windows Protected Print Mode in print settings.
• [Windows Driver Policy update]New!  This update improves Windows security by changing how the Windows kernel trusts third‑party drivers. Default trust for cross‑signed drivers is removed, while drivers from the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) and an allow list of trusted legacy drivers remain allowed. Windows audits driver compatibility for at least 100 hours and three reboots before enabling enforcement. After enforcement, a small number of cross‑signed drivers might be blocked.
• [Enhanced security and performance for batch files]New!  Administrators and Application Control for Business policy authors now have additional control over how the system processes batch files and Command Prompt (CMD) scripts. Starting with this release, administrators can enable a more secure processing mode for batch files. This mode prevents batch files from changing during execution.
• [Microsoft Store]This update reduces unexpected errors when downloading and installing apps from the Microsoft Store, including errors 0x80070057, 0x80240008, and 0x80073d28.
• [Fonts] This update includes improvements to the Leelawadee UI font family for the Thai, Lao, Khmer, and Lontara scripts to enhance glyph sequencing, positioning, and rendering.
• [Audio]This update improves third-party driver compatibility with midisrv.exe.
• [Taskbar]This update improves the reliability of loading the system tray area of the taskbar.
• [Windows Hello] This update improves:
  • Reliability of Windows Hello Face.
  • Persistence of Windows Hello Fingerprint across upgrades.
• [Storage] This update improves:
  • Performance when viewing storage information for large volumes in Settings> System > Storage > Advanced Storage Settings > Disks & Volumes.
  • The size limit for formatting FAT32 volumes from the command line has been increased from 32GB to 2TB.
• [Delivery Optimisation]This update improves memory usage, reducing the likelihood that it will use an unexpectedly large amount of memory.
• [Display and graphics]This update improves the persistence and availability of colour profile options for supported monitors.
• [Kiosk mode]This update simplifies configuration for allowed packaged apps in kiosks when Microsoft Edge is one of the allowed apps.
• [General Performance]This update improves the performance of launching startup apps after starting your device (apps listed under Settings > Apps > Startup).
• [General Reliability]This update brings underlying changes to help improve explorer.exe reliability, including at sign‑in, when interacting with taskbar menus and Task View, when unpinning items from File Explorer’s Quick Access, and more.

Normal Rollout

• [Secure Boot] With this update, Windows quality updates include additional high-confidence device targeting data, increasing coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. Devices receive the new certificates only after demonstrating sufficient successful update signals, maintaining a controlled and phased rollout.
• [Authentication (Kerberos)] This update improves Kerberos authentication in Remote Desktop sessions using Remote Credential Guard, addressing error 0xc000009a.
• [Remote Desktop (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue that affects the Remote Desktop Connection security warning dialogue. The dialog could render incorrectly in a multi-monitor scenario when the monitors had different scaling settings. This might occur after installing the April 2026 (KB5083769) security update.
• [Windows Security] This update improves event logging related to CVE‑2024‑30098 by including the name of the affected application. This change makes it easier to identify applications that rely on smart card certificates and may need updates following recent security changes. ​​​​​​​

To check for the latest update, enter Windows update settings (Settings> Windows update) and select Check for updates.

To choose to get the latest non-security and features updates as soon as they become available for your device, select Start> Settings> Windows Update and toggle on “Get the latest updates as soon as they are available”.

Before installing the latest update, do note that devices with an unrecommended BitLocker Group Policy configuration might be required to enter their BitLocker recovery key.

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It was earlier rumoured that several smartphone brands would likely raise the pricing of their devices in India. The same is now happening, as OnePlus, Realme, and Nothing have released price hikes for several of their devices, and the new pricing has also been updated on their respective product pages.

Read more about it below.

Smartphone Price Hike by OnePlus, Realme, and Nothing

As per the updated pricing, OnePlus has increased the pricing of its flagship OnePlus 15 smartphone. The 12GB/256GB variant, which was earlier priced at ₹72,999, is now listed at ₹77,999. Its 16GB/512GB variant has also been increased from ₹79,999 to ₹85,999.

Speaking of the OnePlus 15R, its 12GB/256GB variant has now been priced at ₹52,999, up from ₹50,499. The 12GB/512GB variant has also seen a price hike, and it is now listed at ₹57,999 instead of the previous ₹55,499 price tag. The same pricing has been updated on both the OnePlus India and Amazon India websites.

Next is Realme, which has hiked the pricing of several of its devices by ₹1,000. After this price hike, the Realme C71 4G 4GB/64GB variant is now priced at ₹11,999. The Realme 15T 5G 8GB/128GB variant is now listed at ₹27,999, while its 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB variants are priced at ₹29,999 and ₹31,999.

The Realme 15x 5G has also received a similar price hike. Its 6GB/128GB variant is now priced at ₹23,999, while the 8GB/128GB model now costs ₹25,999. The 8GB/256GB variant is listed at ₹27,999. The Realme C85 5G 4GB/128GB variant is now priced at ₹20,999, whereas the 6GB/128GB variant is listed at ₹22,999.

Moreover, the Realme 16 Pro 5G 8GB/128GB variant is now priced at ₹36,999. Its 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB variants now cost ₹38,999 and ₹41,999. The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G has also received the same ₹1,000 price hike, with the 8GB/128GB variant now priced at ₹44,999. Its 8GB/256GB variant is listed at ₹46,999, while the 12GB/256GB variant now costs ₹49,999.

Nothing is also increasing the pricing for its Phone (3a) Lite, Phone (4a), and Phone (4a) Pro smartphones. After this price hike, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite 8GB/128GB variant is now priced at ₹27,999, up from ₹24,999. The 8GB/256GB variant is now listed at ₹29,999 instead of the previous ₹26,999 price tag.

The Nothing Phone (4a) 8GB/128GB variant is now priced at ₹34,999, while the 8GB/256GB variant now costs ₹37,999. Its 12GB/256GB variant has been increased to ₹40,999. Speaking of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, its 8GB/128GB variant is now priced at ₹44,999, while the 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB variants are now listed at ₹47,999 and ₹50,999.

This means that the Nothing smartphones have received a price jump of up to ₹5,000, depending on the model and variant.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Just recently, we had spotted three Vivo devices on multiple certifications, including the Vivo Y51 5G, Vivo V70 Lite 5G, and Vivo T5 Pro 5G (with a MediaTek Chispet). Well, now a new Y series device has popped up on the Bluetooth SIG certification, hinting at an imminent launch.

Read more about it below.

Vivo Y31s 5G – Bluetooth SIG

On the Bluetooth SIG certification, the model number “V2614” has appeared with the moniker listed next to it as Vivo Y31s 5G. While previously, this certification used to confirm the Bluetooth version the device is going to carry, now it doesn’t reveal much about the device.

Also, other than this, it hasn’t appeared on any other certifications yet which could reveal its specs. So, nothing much is available at the moment for this device. Regarding its launch in India, it is currently not listed on the Indian BIS certification, so the India launch can’t be confirmed at the moment. Furthermore, don’t be confused with the Vivo Y31s 5G device which was launched back in 2021 in the Chinese market.

In other news, Vivo is going to launch its flagship devices, Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300 FE, in the Indian market, which is scheduled to happen on May 6th, 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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As announced earlier, the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 tablet with Pen Plus has made its official debut in the Indian market.

Here are the details

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2: Features

The tablet sports a 13-inch display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, 3.5K screen resolution, 99% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 800 nits peak brightness and Dolby Vision support. There will also be a Matte Edition (Separate variant), which will offer a paper-like anti-glare display that helps reduce glare. Additionally, the display is certified for Low Blue Light, Flicker-Free, and Full Care display standards.

It is backed by a 10200 mAh battery and supports 45W Quick Charge. It can be fully charged in 84 minutes and delivers up to 12 hours of YouTube Video streaming.

The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. It runs on Android 16, and the company has promised 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security patch updates. It packs a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. the device measures 296.48mm x 191.91mm x 6.20mm in size and weighs 600g.

Other features: 4 JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos, WiFi 7, USB 3.0 with DP-Out, MicroSD support up to 2TB, Lenovo AI features, Lenovo SmartConnect features, and Bluetooth 6.0.

The tablet is accompanied by the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, which offers low latency, 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, Tilt detection and Palm rejection. It supports auto Bluetooth pairing and gives an Anti-Lost alert.

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2: Availability

The tablet comes in Luna Grey colour. It is priced at Rs 39,999 and comes with a free 3- month premium of WPS Office, Perplexity Pro, Goodnotes and Squid. It is available via Amazon.

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Apple has announced the financial results for its fiscal 2026 Q2, reporting quarterly revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17% YoY. According to the company, diluted earnings per share were $2.01, up 22% YoY.

Apple has posted $29.58 billion net profit with $56.99 billion iPhone revenue, $8.40 billion Mac revenue, $6.91 billion iPad revenue, $7.90 billion wearables, home & accessories revenue and $30.98 services revenue. The iPhone and services revenue have set high records in this quarter.

“Today Apple is proud to report our best March quarter ever, with revenue of $111.2 billion and double-digit growth across every geographic segment,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone achieved a March quarter revenue record, fueled by such extraordinary demand for the iPhone 17 lineup. During the quarter, Services achieved yet another all-time record, and we were excited to introduce remarkable new products to our strongest lineup ever. That included the addition of the iPhone 17e and the M4-powered iPad Air, along with the launch of MacBook Neo, which is captivating customers all around the world.”

“Our strong business performance during the March quarter generated over $28 billion in operating cash flow and drove new March quarter records for both operating cash flow and EPS,” said Kevan Parekh, Apple’s CFO. “Continued strong customer demand for our products and services once again helped us achieve a new all-time high for our installed base of active devices across all major product categories and geographic segments.”

Apart from this, it is revealed that Apple’s board of directors have declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share of the Company’s common stock, an increase of 4 per cent. The dividend is payable on May 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 11, 2026. The board of directors has also authorised an additional program to repurchase up to $100 billion of the Company’s common stock.

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Yesterday, Xbox officially announced that the Xbox Model is rolling out in select markets to Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets, bringing a console-inspired Xbox experience to more players than ever.

Beginning today, we’re excited to share that Xbox mode will begin rolling out to Windows 11 PCs, bringing a console-inspired Xbox experience to more players than ever: https://t.co/O4M6WMct1P

— Xbox Wire (@XboxWire) April 30, 2026

Xbox Mode: Rolling out to Windows 11 PCs

Xbox Mode adds another way to enjoy games on your PC, with a controller-optimised, full-screen experience that is built for play. This mode offers a streamlined interface that puts your library and recently played titles within easy reach while minimising background distractions.

With Xbox Mode, you can:

• Browse and launch games using a controller-optimised interface.
• Jump back and forth between Xbox mode and the Windows 11 desktop whenever you want.
• Access an aggregated game library, including the full games catalogue from Xbox Game Pass, and installed games from leading PC storefronts.

Xbox Mode is another step in Xbox’s broader work to make Xbox feel consistent across screens while giving you more choice in how and where you play.

Availability

Some players in select markets will be able to download the Xbox mode experience today, with availability expanding to more players in those markets over the next several weeks.

To get access as soon as it becomes available for your PC, make sure your device is set to receive the latest Windows updates:

• Open Settings on your Windows 11 PC
• Select Windows Update
• Turn on Get the latest updates as soon as they are available

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