Operating Systems

EU compels Apple to improve iOS interoperability with third-party smartwatches, headphones and other accessories
Update: Apple shared this statement to 9to5Mac on today’s developments: “At Apple, we’re proud of the fact that we’ve built over 250,000 APIs that allow developers to build apps that access our operating system and functionalities in a way that...
2024-09-19 11:20
Only iPhone 18 Pro models likely to get 2nm chips, suggests analyst
We may still be waiting for iPhone 16 deliveries tomorrow, but the rumor mill is already busy looking ahead to both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 18. A tweet by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims to shed light on Apple’s plans for the adoption of sm...
2024-09-19 11:04
What's new on File Explorer on Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2)
Windows 11 version 24H2 brings a new compression wizard, visual improvements for the context menu, changes for tabs, and some lesser changes, and in this guide, I'll show you everything you need to know.
2024-09-19 11:00
iOS 18 hidden apps are findable, if you know where to look
iOS 18 includes a new feature where you can choose to require Face ID to open an app, or go one step further and hide it from your device altogether. This second option removes the icon from the home screen, and places the app in a specially obscured H...
2024-09-19 10:41
Linux 6.12 Lands QR Code For DRM Panic Messages, Intel LNL & BMG Graphics Enabled
The Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) kernel graphics/display driver updates have been submitted and already merged for the in-development Linux 6.12 kernel...
2024-09-19 10:16
"It is truly unfortunate that we will be forced to allocate significant time to matters unrelated to game development due to this lawsuit," — Palworld responds to news of Nintendo suing for patent infringement
Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, have today issued a statement in response to Nintendo filing a lawsuit for patent infringement. The statement states that Pocket Pair regrets the significant time they must allocate to this rather than developing the g...
2024-09-19 09:58
Linux 6.12 Perf Updates Bring Intel Lunar Lake & Arrow Lake Additions
The core perf subsystem updates have been merged for the in-development Linux 6.12 kernel...
2024-09-19 09:54
OpenVINO 2024.4 Prepares For Core Ultra Series 2, New Gen AI Models
Intel engineers today released OpenVINO 2024.4 as the newest version of their open-source AI toolkit. OpenVINO 2024.4 prepares for upcoming Intel Core Ultra Series 2 "Lunar Lake" processors, supports newer Gen AI models, now supports Python 3.12, and f...
2024-09-19 08:50
Surface Laptop 7 gets big firmware update with many improvements
Microsoft has released a big firmware update for the Surface Laptop 7. It contains multiple improvements and fixes. Read more...
2024-09-19 08:42
GNOME 47 "Denver" arrives with customizable accent colors and enhanced UI
The latest GNOME release introduces accent colors, system enhancements, and new dialogs, making it a must-try for customization enthusiasts and casual users alike. Read more...
2024-09-19 08:12
iPhone 16 to be assembled in Brazil alongside India and China
Reports suggest that Apple will start assembling the new iPhone 16 phones in Brazil, along with China and India. Read more...
2024-09-19 07:30
Anduril and Microsoft team up to enhance IVAS: a new era in battlefield awareness
Anduril Industries is partnering with Microsoft to enhance the capabilities of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) for the US Army. Read more...
2024-09-19 07:10
Linux 6.12 Scheduler Code Adds SCHED_DEADLINE Servers & Complete EEVDF
The scheduler updates have been submitted for the Linux 6.12 kernel and come with several notable enhancements...
2024-09-19 06:55
Google TV Freeplay gets a new app and more channels in the US
Google TV free channels, which are called "Freeplay" are getting a new dedicated app that offers better navigation and ease of use. Read more...
2024-09-19 06:54
Microsoft Optimizes Hyper-V Code To Boot Linux Faster When Having Many CPUs
The Microsoft Hyper-V updates have been submitted for the Linux 6.12 kernel. They are mostly small changes but does bring work to optimize the boot time for large Hyper-V VMs...
2024-09-19 06:46
XFS With Linux 6.12 Adds New Ioctls To Exchange Contents Of Two Files
The XFS file-system changes have been merged for the Linux 6.12 kernel and introduce new ioctls for being able to exchange the contents of two files...
2024-09-19 06:35
Microsoft won’t reveal Windows 11 24H2 release date just yet, but it’s around the corner
"Windows 11 24H2 is coming out next week" is a headline that you might see today, but that's not the case. Microsoft has dismissed the reports and clarified that Windows 11 24H2 is not coming out next week. Does that mean the update has been delayed? N...
2024-09-19 06:27
YouTube finally lets you set a custom thumbnail for video playlists on Android with a catch
After being spotted in development a couple of months back, YouTube is finally adding the option to create custom thumbnails for a video playlist on Android. Read more...
2024-09-19 05:58
OpenAI increases o1 and o1 mini API rate limits for developers by 5x
OpenAI has been actively increasing the rate limits for both developers and general consumers, demonstrating their commitment to making these models more accessible. Read more...
2024-09-19 05:42
T-Mobile announces multi-year agreement with OpenAI to improve customer experience
T-Mobile and OpenAI are partnering to develop IntentCX, an AI-powered customer experience platform that aims to revolutionize customer service by providing personalized and proactive support. Read more...
2024-09-19 05:26