Microsoft Build 2016: tons of Bots, Xbox apps on PC & much more

Microsoft’s Build Conference hasn’t historically been the most interesting event, particularly compared to Google and Apple’s over-the-top developer conferences. That’s been changing in recent years though, and this year is perhaps the most interesting of all, particularly for fans of future tech. Here’s what Microsoft announced today — including bots, games and Windows updates.

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iPhone SE review roundup

The new four-inch iPhone is here. The iPhone SE combines the look of the 2012-era iPhone 5, with the performance and (most of) the features of last year’s iPhone 6S. That’s an attractive proposition for fans of smaller phones, who prefer an ergonomic advantage at the expense of a more constricted view. The SE is poised to become one of the most popular phones of the year, with in excess of three million pre-orders in China alone. The reviews are starting to come in — here’s what the critics are saying.

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OnePlus 3 revealed in leaked benchmark

The OnePlus One was a revolutionary (and controversial) phone on its debut, with its brash ‘flagship killer’ tagline and convoluted invite system not obscuring a good, cheap phone. The OnePlus 2 was a bit of a disappointment, and now OnePlus are hoping to bounce back with the OnePlus 3. The phone’s not been officially announced, but this week we learned a little about what we can expect.

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