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Android apps come to Windows 11 in 'preview' next month
A Windows 11 public preview with Android app support is coming in February, although free upgrades to Microsoft's OS are ending soon.
Windows 11 review: Microsoft’s most pleasant OS—until it isn't
Windows 11 is a solid step forward aesthetically from Windows 10, though some of the changes may annoy long-time Windows users.
Android 12 beta 3 arrives with camera-based auto-rotation
Google is pushing out the third beta of Android 12 today, and it brings features like scrolling screenshots, enhanced auto-rotate and more.
macOS Monterey preview: All about FaceTime and Safari
The first macOS Monterey public beta is here.
Apple's macOS Monterey public beta is now available
While iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are Apple's major software focus this year, there's still plenty to look forward to in macOS Monterey. And you'll be able to get your first taste of it today with the launch of the MacOS Monterey public beta.
Windows 11 hands-on: A cleaner OS to keep you productive
Judging from the first Windows 11 Insider Preview, Microsoft's next OS is shaping up to be much more than a mere Windows 10 update.
Microsoft rolls out the first Windows 11 preview
Windows fans and developers can get their first taste of Windows 11 today, as Microsoft has begun rolling out the first preview for Windows Insiders.
Windows 11 has leaked, and it looks a lot like Windows 10X
Windows 11 is real, and details about it are leaking all over the internet.
Android 12's second public beta is here
The second public beta of Android 12 arrives today, and it brings features like Privacy Dashboard and mic and camera toggles.
Windows 10X leak reveals another attempt at taking on Chrome OS
Windows 10X was supposed to be Microsoft’s dual-screen OS, powering devices from a slew of major manufacturers. So what is Windows 10X really going to be now? Apparently, a lot like Microsoft’s take on Google’s Chrome OS, according to Paul Thurott, who’s been testing a leaked version of the OS.
Fitbit brings Google Assistant to the Sense and Versa 3
The OS 5.1 update will improve night-time SpO2 tracking and offer the option to switch to Google Assistant.
The latest Chrome OS update improves accessibility on Chromebooks
There are more cursor colors and Google improved the text-to-speech features.
Android Go 11 squeezes more performance from modern budget phones
Now that Android 11 has dropped, Google has unveiled Android 11 Go Edition with the aim of speeding up entry-level smartphones. Many of the changes are designed to take advantage of improved features on modern budget devices like larger screens, dual cameras, more RAM and extra storage .
Android 11 is here and brings built-in screen recording at last
Months after the Android 11 beta was released in June, the final version is finally here and ready to roll out to consumer devices.
The PS5's dashboard will have ‘a whole new visual language’
The PlayStation 5 was finally unveiled last week and whatever you make of the design, we can probably agree that it’s something of a departure from the console’s previous iterations. Now, PlayStation’s head of UX design has said we can expect the same for its user interface.
Microsoft stops offering 32-bit Windows 10 to computer manufacturers
When you buy a new Windows-based computer, it will run the 64-bit version of the website.
The first public Android 11 beta will be available on June 3rd
Google will run through some Android 11 features in a keynote on that day.
Facebook is working on its own operating system
In an attempt to free itself from other tech giants like Google, Facebook is developing its own operating system (OS), The Information reports. In the future, Facebook's hardware products, like Oculus and Portal devices, could run on the OS, Facebook exec Ficus Kirkpatrick said.
Android Q is now simply Android 10
Google has finally revealed Android Q's release name, and it's not Quiche, Quinoa or Quesadilla. In fact, it's not named after any dessert that starts with the letter Q at all -- the tech giant has decided to simply call it Android 10. In a blog post, the company said it's changing the way it names its releases altogether in a push for greater accessibility. "[W]e've heard feedback over the years that the names weren't always understood by everyone in the global community," the company wrote.
Huawei reveals HarmonyOS, its alternative to Android
Huawei's long-rumored Android alternative, Hongmeng, is finally official. At today's Huawei Developer Conference, the company's Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu surprised the audience by unveiling "HarmonyOS," which he says is faster and safer than Android. That said, the software is primarily aimed at IoT products (such as smart displays, wearables, smart speakers and in-car devices) instead of smartphones. Yu says that when Huawei can no longer access Google's Android ecosystem, the company can deploy HarmonyOS "at any time." Until then, Huawei will continue to support Android.
