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hands-on assessment of the Pixel 10 Pro. Additionally, it stands as the ideal intermediate device within Google’s Pixel 10 series lineup for those who favor the base Pixel 10’s 6.3-inch screen and seek extra features from the 10 Pro XL, such as the 50 MP wide camera or 48 MP telephoto.
While it is an impressive device, you may find the phone’s battery life lacking and question if there are superior options available that provide longer screen time than the Pixel 10 Pro. The positive aspect is that devices with enhanced battery longevity compared to the Pixel 10 Pro are available, and we have conducted thorough research to uncover them for you.
Before delving into the list, let us provide some context regarding how we chose these phones. Given that battery performance can fluctuate based on phone usage, we utilized GSMArena’s Battery Life Test to establish the baseline screen time that the Pixel 10 Pro achieves during various activities (including calling, web browsing, gaming, and video streaming) and sought out phones that deliver better results.
The OnePlus 15 was the second flagship unveiled by the brand in 2025, a company that was once celebrated for introducing so-called flagship-killer models — devices featuring high-end specifications at competitive prices. Although its flagship killer era has concluded, the brand continues to provide valuable devices, and the OnePlus 15 exemplifies this. This phone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,272 by 2,772, a 165 Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for enhanced protection against scratches and drops.
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Expanded Quick Actions will provide you with useful tools right at your fingertips. Meta Quest games that mostly use hand tracking are undeniably amazing. Interacting with a virtual environment using your real hands feels like a scene from a sci-fi film, yet this realism and engagement also makes inputs slightly more limited compared to using controllers equipped with joysticks and buttons.
This means that when playing a game such as Dimensional Double Shift, you can engage with the environment and other players in unprecedented ways. However, executing system tasks like capturing a screenshot, recording a video, or muting your microphone is not as straightforward. Fortunately, there’s a solution, though it’s somewhat tucked away in the system menu.
It’s referred to as Expanded Quick Actions, and it introduces five buttons to the menu on your palm, enabling you to swiftly mute your microphone (yay!), recenter your view, record a video, access the menu, and observe your surroundings without needing to take off your headset. The microphone mute feature is particularly beneficial for me, as I have a lively family and occasionally need to have conversations while gaming, something I don’t always want broadcast to the entire internet.
How to activate Expanded Quick Actions:
On your Meta Quest headset, press the home button on the right controller or perform the home gesture with your hands by pinching your index finger and thumb together while your palm is facing you. This will display the Universal Menu Bar, which features shortcuts to the app drawer, recent and pinned applications, and settings. Next, click on the Quick Settings panel, which is a button on the left side of the menu bar that indicates the time, Wi-Fi status, and battery.
Following that, you will want to click on Settings in the upper right corner, then choose Movement Tracking from the left-side menu. In this part, you will discover the option to enable hand tracking and Expanded Quick Actions. Make sure hand tracking is turned on, then tap the Expanded Quick Actions toggle to activate it.
Now, when you face your palm toward you, pinch your index finger and thumb together and hold them for a moment, and a more detailed action menu will show up. This reveals the previously mentioned menu that includes mute, screen record, recenter, mixed reality, and home buttons. Expanded Quick Actions is operational on any Meta Quest headset, but it performs best on a Quest 3 or Quest 3S since those headsets feature full-color mixed reality capabilities.
If you merely want to return home, you can still quickly tap your index finger and thumb together to initiate the home gesture. While in this menu, feel free to adjust a few settings as you wish. One particularly handy option is “double tap controllers for hand tracking,” which allows you to seamlessly switch between controller-based and hand tracking methods without having to set the controllers down and waiting for them to go inactive.
Hand tracking may not be applicable everywhere, yet I’ve noticed that I often default to it when I put on my Quest prior to launching anything, and I frequently find myself working directly from my headset without utilizing controllers at all. It’s truly remarkable how far hand tracking has advanced and how it serves as a legitimate alternative to controllers in various situations, especially now that you can access quick menus with useful actions with just a pinch.
The Meta Quest 3 is equipped with outstanding motion-tracked controllers and thousands of games designed for the platform, but you can also set the controllers aside and use your own hands to navigate numerous games and experiences. What are you waiting for? VR is calling. It’s time to respond!
The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus provides everything required for effortless streaming.
Affordable TV and streaming offers are more prevalent than ever, making it incredibly simple to enjoy 4K without complications. Currently, Amazon is offering a 40% discount on the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, reducing the high-end streaming device to only $30.
The Fire TV Stick series has gained immense popularity over the last few years, mainly due to its user-friendly nature. All users need to do is plug the Fire Stick into their TV’s HDMI port, after which they can utilize the voice remote to access numerous popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more, in addition to over 1.8 million TV programs and films included with the device.
It also provides quick access to Alexa Plus, smart home management, live TV channels, and valuable video functionalities such as HDR, Dolby Vision, and 4K Ultra HD resolutions.
Among the larger Fire Stick lineup, this model ranks as the second-best, just below the 4K Max, which typically retails at $60 and offers a few enhanced features. The TV Stick 4K Plus generally retails at a price of $50, making this deal a fantastic $20 off the usual cost.
✅Recommended if: you seek a straightforward method to watch 4K-quality video and have an available HDMI port on your TV; you desire something with easy voice commands for Alexa and the capacity to manage other smart home devices; you’re in search of a streaming option that consolidates all your favorite streaming services in one location.
❌Skip this deal if: you are on the hunt for the finest Fire Stick available and wouldn’t mind spending an additional $10 to upgrade to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max; you lack 4K-compatible hardware and would prefer to save a bit more by opting for the HD model instead; you would rather choose another brand like Roku instead of Amazon’s Fire Stick brand.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick series stands as one of the most effortless plug-and-play streaming options available today, and it often receives discounts like this one.
The 4K Plus features additional capabilities not found on the HD or 4K Select devices, such as live view picture-in-picture modes, Dolby Atmos sound, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, and access to Alexa Plus. It also includes 8GB of storage, with cloud gaming accessibility through Amazon Luna and Xbox Game Pass.
Apple has recently launched a new Mac software update: macOS 26.3.1. Here’s what’s new in this latest version of the software.
## macOS 26.3.1 introduces support for new Studio Displays and various bug fixes
Alongside the release of iOS 26.3.1 today, Apple has rolled out a new software update for Mac.
macOS 26.3.1 coincides with the introduction of the MacBook Neo. It offers compatibility with the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR that were announced yesterday.
Here are the release notes from Apple for the update:
>This update enhances external display support to encompass Studio Display (2026) and Studio Display XDR, in addition to fixing bugs for your Mac.
macOS 26.3.1 is the software version anticipated to be included with all of Apple’s newly introduced MacBooks this week, such as the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro equipped with M5 Pro and M5 Max.
This update comes as all of these new products have become available for pre-order today, along with the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR.
You can pre-order the new Macs through the following links:
Have you upgraded to macOS 26.3.1 on your Mac? How is it performing for you? Share your thoughts in the comments.
RevenueCat’s 2026 State of Subscription Apps report underscores a notable difference in subscription revenue growth between high-performing apps and those in the mid-tier range. The report indicates that although 2025 experienced an unprecedented number of new app launches, fueled by progress in AI-enhanced development tools, the revenue performance gap has expanded.
The top 25% of apps recorded a remarkable 80% year-over-year increase in monthly recurring revenue, with the leading 10% realizing an astonishing 306% rise. Conversely, the bottom quartile of apps encountered a 33% drop, while the other apps achieved only a slight 5% growth.
Significantly, the proportion of new apps exceeding the $1,000/month recurring revenue benchmark diminished from 19% in 2024 to 17% in 2025. Similarly, the percentage of new apps that reached the $10,000/month level decreased from 5.3% to 4.6%. The Photo & Video category was prominent in the $1k/month revenue bracket, whereas Gaming apps excelled in the $10k/month segment. On the other hand, sectors like Education, Productivity, Travel, Shopping, and Business posed greater challenges for new entrants.
The report also shows that higher-priced apps generate a considerably larger lifetime value per user, averaging $62.19 annually, in contrast to $10.69 for lower-priced apps. Interestingly, lower-priced apps exhibited superior user retention, with a median retention rate of 36% compared to 23% for higher-priced apps.
Moreover, paywalls consistently outperform freemium models in conversion rates, converting nearly six times as many users, despite comparable retention rates of 27% for paywalls and 28% for freemium apps.
For an in-depth analysis of the findings, including regional insights, the complete report is available on RevenueCat’s website. This document is the first part of a two-part series, with additional information anticipated in the upcoming release.
