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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update is here, bringing a mix of visual polish and long-awaited quality-of-life fixes. The November 2025 update—KB5067035, build 26200.7121—continues on the 25H2 branch ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. The traditional Windows 11 battery life indicator leaves a lot to be desired. It's very small and only provides a rough ...

Microsoft has just introduced a subtle change to how the battery level is shown in the Windows 11 taskbar. It’s a really useful change because it introduces color and percentage options. Battery ...

The Windows 11 taskbar was not exactly useful when it shipped in 2021, but it has come a long way, and it’s now getting two new features. The first feature is a colourful battery, which means the icon ...

Google is working on a new look for Android 16. A fresh leak has now shown what the updated battery icon will look like, and it's quite different from what we’re used to. Right now, Android 16 doesn’t ...

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