Windows 11 is here – and so is our review

Plus: Facebook outage latest, performance boosts for Samsung phones, new Kobo ereaders, and more –
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Tuesday 5 October 2021
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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – all owned and run by Facebook – went offline for several hours yesterday, leaving us all scrambling over to Twitter and Snapchat. We've got the latest details on what happened, and how the recovery is going.
 
 
 
 
Say hello to the Kobo Sage and the Kobo Libra 2, a couple of new ereaders that pack in plenty of features for not all that much money. We're pleased to see Kobo sticking with its asymmetrical design, a clear distinction from the Kindle ereaders.

 
 
 
 
According to well-placed sources, Samsung is going to push out its RAM Plus utility to more phones besides the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which already has it. The tool enables a small performance boost by turning internal storage space into virtual RAM.

 
 
 
 
Rokform cases offer rock-solid protection for your phone. Enter Rokform's prize sweep for your chance to win a Rugged Case, tempered glass screen protector, windshield mount, G-Rok Bluetooth speaker, and Sport Ring, total value $300. T&Cs apply, US only

 
 
 
 
 
 
Google continues to tease us with Android 12: the final version of the core of the mobile operating system has now been posted online, but for the time being it isn't rolling out to any phones – not even Pixel phones, which will be the first in line.
 
 

 
 
 
 

Meanwhile, Windows 11 is completed and heading to actual devices – newer PCs will be first in line, with the full rollout taking a few months. We've got a complete review of what you get with the new OS, details of how to install it, and more.

 
 

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