MSFT’s AI flywheel spins faster: Azure growth accelerates, dividend rises to $0.98, and Microsoft readies an October 7 Windows & Surface event.
AI’s power scramble, a fresh slowdown fight, Apple’s first iPhone launch under John Ternus, OpenAI’s GPT‑6 Astra, and this week’s key security and policy moves.
Microsoft mutes MSN’s default Windows 11 feed and readies AI-content labels, signaling a cleaner, more transparent news experience in 2026.
MSFT heads into Q3 FY26 earnings with a new OpenAI deal, fresh Maia 200 silicon, and Azure growth in focus. What to watch on April 29, 2026.
Windows 11 decouples shutdown/restart from updates, adds longer pauses, and reduces reboots—rolling out to Insiders from April 24, 2026.
Xbox retires the “Microsoft Gaming” name, cuts Game Pass prices, details Project Helix, and doubles down on multi‑platform in a sweeping 2026 reset.
