Windows 11 will get adaptive power saving — laptop «will live» longer, but will work differently
Previously, energy saving in Windows 11 was quite simple. When the battery level dropped to a certain value (for example, 20%), the system turned on power saving. This caused a decrease in screen brightness, a decrease in processor frequency, disabling visual effects, and limiting background processes. All this was done in an attempt to squeeze the…
Google is merging Android with ChromeOS — officially
Google has officially confirmed the long-discussed merger of its two operating systems — ChromeOS and Android. This is an important step for the company, which has long been looking for a way to make its ecosystem more holistic. Details are still scarce, but the direction of development has already been outlined.
Google launches Android Canary — a new program to access early OS features on Pixel
Google launched a new Android preview program that allows you to try out new features of the mobile OS even earlier. Thanks to the Canary program, Pixel smartphone owners will be able to test future features long before they are released to the public.
The test of «clean» and «dirty» Windows 11 in games gave an unexpected result
It’s a common belief that a «clean» Windows 11 installation will run games better than a long-time user. We tested both in programs, tests, and games.
«Demolish» Xbox and Copilot: Windows 11 25H2 will allow you to uninstall system programs
Microsoft seems to have heard the pleas of millions of users who have been complaining about unnecessary programs in Windows for years. With the Windows 11 25H2 update, the company has decided to clear some space. Now users will have an official way to get rid of built-in applications, often referred to as «bloatware» (software that is usually…
For the first time in 4 years, Windows 11 has outpaced Windows 10 — but not in Ukraine
Three months before its fourth anniversary, Windows 11 surpassed the previous version in market share for the first time. Windows 11 was released on October 5, 2021.
New menu «Start» Windows 11 sorts programs into a small file — without any AI
Microsoft is updating the «Start» menu in Windows 11. And this time it’s not about changing the design of icons or a hint of nostalgia, but a very specific function: automatic sorting of programs into categories. Does it sound like something complicated and technologically advanced? In fact, everything is much simpler than it seems. This…
Microsoft denies losing 400 million Windows users and replaces bad blog post
Microsoft has responded to reports of the possible loss of 400 million Windows users. The company replaced the vague wording in the document that led to this conclusion.
Windows, goodbye! The number of devices with Microsoft OS decreased by 400 million in 3 years
In operating systems, just like in cars or smartphones, competition never stops. And even giants like Microsoft are not immune to losses. New official statements from the company have given grounds to talk about a serious decline in the number of Windows users. All indications are that the number of Windows devices has decreased by hundreds of…
Windows 12 will wait — Microsoft announced Windows 11 25H2
Rumors about Windows 12 have been going since 2023but we’ll have to wait. Microsoft has officially said about the launch of Windows 11 25H2 for Windows Insider.
30 years old «blue screen of death» Windows is dead. Now BSOD will be black
The usual BSOD in Windows 11 is gone, but the abbreviation will remain, since blue and black start with the same letter. However, this is not Microsoft’s first attempt to kill the «death screen».
Microsoft extends free support for Windows 10 for another year — but there are conditions
Starting this October, support for Windows 10 security updates will become a paid service. Microsoft is adding two options to avoid this and receive updates until October 13, 2026.
Microsoft Mu — a small AI model running completely locally in Windows 11 settings
It seems that Microsoft thought that Windows didn’t have enough artificial intelligence, and so decided to add it right into «Settings». After all, you need something to load the neural units available in modern chips. Company introduced a small language model Mu that will help users find settings faster in Windows 11.
Apple MacBook users in Europe won’t get one of the best features of MacOS Tahoe
Although Apple at the recent WWDC 2025 conference talked about the new features of macOS TahoeEuropean users are once again being left behind — at least when it comes to so-called iPhone Mirroring. This is a feature that allows you to control your iPhone directly from a window on your Mac, appeared in macOS Sequoia last yearbut is still not…
Android 16 is out — live notifications, smart camera and more
Just a day after Apple announced about updating their operating systems to WWDC 2025Google has released its own update to the mobile OS. This time, we’re going to get a pretty shaken up «toolkit» for the smartphone, which is bringing Android up to date with new user requirements step by step. There are some interesting innovations that…
Apple completely revamped the battery section in iOS 26 — more control and statistics
Congratulations on the issue iOS 26 Apple has radically redesigned the Battery section, making it not only informative but also a bit therapeutic: now you’ll know exactly whether TikTok, email notifications, or your nightly love of YouTube have consumed your battery.
Apple watchOS 26 — AI coach, translation, and gesture «wave and forget»
It seems that Apple has finally decided that a smartwatch should know everything about you — and then some. At WWDC 2025, the company presented watchOS 26, which not only updates the interface and adds new features, but also literally talks to you if you let it. So if Apple Watch used to be just an activity tracker, now it’s also your…
Apple iPad is becoming more like a Mac — iPadOS 26 has Menu Bar, windows and other multitasking improvements
Multitasking was something that iPad users lacked compared to Mac users. In iPadOS 26, it is much better, and the tablet and computer got as close to each other as possible.
Apple unveiled macOS Tahoe 26 — new design, iPhone on Mac, and a bunch of surprises
Along with its other software products, Apple also announced a new version of its desktop operating system during the WWDC 2025 conference. although the name remained with a geographical emphasis, the figure «26» instead of the usual «16» confirms previous rumors: Apple is now synchronizing macOS with years of updates, like car manufacturers…
Apple has revealed Liquid Glass — a new visual style for all its operating systems
At the WWDC 2025 presentation, Apple announced a complete redesign of all its major operating systems. From now on, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS will have a single visual language — Liquid Glass. Thus, all Apple software platforms will now have a single universal amazing style.
Windows 11 update improves gaming performance — Fixes memory leaks and lag
Cumulative update KB5058499 fixes performance issues that some gamers have experienced on Windows 11 24H2.
Apple will release iOS 26 instead of iOS 19, — Mark Gurman
The most famous whistleblower on Apple’s affairs announced the company’s intention to radically change the numbering of its operating systems, not only for the iPhone.
What’s new in Windows 11: «Notepad» writes text for you, GIF creation, and restart-free updates
The new features of Windows 11 seem really useful. However, not all of them are included in the price of the operating system.
Windows 11 will get the Apple macOS feature — continuation of programs from smartphone to PC with one click
In a fragment from a Microsoft presentation, the user instantly transfers Spotify session on a Windows 11 PC Similar function of macOS is called Handoff.
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 with Material 3 Expressive is already on Google Pixel — the most interesting interface updates
The Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 operating system is already available for Google Pixel smartphones. Many changes and features of «have been analyzed by specialized reviewers, and ITC.ua has collected them together.
Google shows off Wear OS 6: new design, better battery life, and features for developers
At this year’s Google I/O 2025 conference, the company opened Wear OS 6 preview for developers. It’s not just another update — it brings a new visual language, improved energy efficiency, and changes that make life easier for both users and developers.
Windows 11 taskbar will get a new icon — what does it do?
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 on the Canary channel. The build includes a new taskbar feature and improvements to the desktop.
Attempt #2: Google announces Material 3 Expressive, a new design for Android 16
Last week, Google accidentally released an early published information about the new design of Android 16 – Material 3 Expressive. Then the company quickly removed the published materials, and now the update has been officially announced. During The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google presented a new version of its proprietary design code —…
An alternative to Windows: Huawei introduces HarmonyOS for PCs
In a world where geopolitics is increasingly intersecting with technology, Huawei continues to move towards technological independence. The next step on this path was the presentation of its own full-fledged operating system for computers — HarmonyOS PC (or Hongmeng Computer for the Chinese market).
Google accidentally showed the Android 16 interface — what is Material 3 Expressive?
Google has accidentally revealed details of the new Android 16 — Material 3 Expressive interface, which is being prepared for an official presentation at the I/O conference. In a blog post that quickly disappeared from public access (but a copy remained in the Internet Archive), the company talked about the redesign of the system, based on…
Android without Google — Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus plan to get rid of American services
After Donald Trump became president of the United States for the second time, a trade war between America and China has reignited. Trump imposed incredibly high duties on Chinese products and may impose other restrictions. Chinese smartphone manufacturers have already begun to prepare for possible problems.
In Windows 11 settings, you’ll find an Advanced — section with features for developers and more
Microsoft continues to gradually abandon the familiar Control Panel in Windows 11 and add new features to the OS. The next such update in the near future will be a new settings page called Advanced. It will offer advanced features that will be especially useful for developers, but ordinary users can also find something interesting there.
Microsoft introduces $1.50 fee for «hot updates» Windows
The last month has not been very successful for Microsoft in terms of ensuring the security of the most popular computer OS. One of the recent updates added an empty inetpub folder to the system disk. At first, there were many tips on how to remove it, but only later did Microsoft warn that deleting this folder can make the system vulnerable to…
Windows 11 without censorship: Microsoft has taught the OS to understand user swearing
It looks like Microsoft has finally found a feature that can harness the power of modern chips and their built-in neural units. The company has added a new option to voice text input: the ability to disable the obscenity filter. This feature appeared in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.550 on the Dev Channel.
Microsoft «kills a feature that protected «older» versions of Windows 11 — and no one knows why
Microsoft is planning to remove a security feature in older versions of Windows 11 — all versions before 24H2. Support for VBS enclaves (virtualization-based security enclaves) will be discontinued in Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2. The same applies to server versions: Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016. This effectively means that older versions of…
Goodbye, old man: Microsoft advises scrapping PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11
What should I do with old Windows 10 PCs that work fine but don’t support an upgrade to Windows 11? The logical thing to do is to continue using them with the current OS. But Microsoft has its own logic on this issue. The company advises to dispose of old devices, recycle them, and buy a new Windows 11 PC — preferably a Copilot+ PC, so as…
iOS 18.4 is out — Apple Intelligence gets new features and conquers the world
Apple has released iOS 18.4, which expands the availability of Apple Intelligence to new regions, including the European Union and India. How we and promisedThe update also adds support for new languages, including French (France, Canada), German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain, Latin America, USA), Japanese, Korean, Simplified…
Windows 11 will get «green screen of death» — Microsoft makes mistakes attractive
If you can’t beat the bugs, change the way you perceive them. This seems to be the logic behind Microsoft’s introduction of GSOD in Windows 11.
Microsoft tests Windows 11 remote recovery if PC won’t boot
Microsoft has begun testing Quick Machine Recovery, a feature that should prevent incidents like last year’s Crowdstrike disaster. The feature appeared in the latest Windows Insider Preview test build (6120.3653) and allows IT professionals to remotely restore Windows 11 devices even if they can’t boot.
Windows 11 has received an official roadmap — when new features will be released
Keeping track of new features in Windows 11 test builds was difficult, even for enthusiasts. Innovations appeared in different channels without a clear system, and their launch was gradual. Now, in the fourth year of Windows 11, Microsoft is finally launching an official roadmap site – Windows Roadmap.
Apple iOS 19: Jon Prosser is in trouble again, Mark Gurman refutes him «leak»
The images of iOS 19 concepts shared by insider John Prosser do not reflect the real design of the future OS. This was stated by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Apple announces WWDC 2025 — iOS 19 and other software updates are expected
Apple announced WWDC 2025 event, which will begin on Monday, June 9, and end on Friday, June 13. The event will be free for developers.
Android 16 will allow you to unlock Google Pixel with your fingerprint with the screen turned off – previously they could not do this
Starting with the Pixel 6, all Pixel smartphones (except for the foldable models) come with a fingerprint scanner below the display. However, unlike many other smartphones, the Pixel only works when the screen is on. Luckily, this limitation will be addressed in the Android 16 update for Pixel.
What to expect in Windows 11: «Start» and «Explorer» menu improvements in the latest insider builds
Windows 11 has several new features. For example, the context menu in the «Start» menu has been updated to make it easier to locate pinned programs. Microsoft is also moving some old mouse control options from «Control Panel» to «Settings» and adding a new image editing tool to «Share». These changes are currently available in test builds.
Microsoft releases mandatory Windows 10 update with installation failures and bugs
Windows 10 users have been experiencing issues since the March update KB5053606 for Windows 10.
What’s new in Android 16: custom icons, split notification and settings panel, animated weather effects
Google has released a new beta version of Android 16. Although at first glance, there are few changes, signs of important updates were found in the code. Among them are the return of the ability to change the shape of icons on the home screen, a completely updated notification panel, and other innovations.
Global redesign of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS: Apple is preparing the biggest changes in a decade
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to significantly update the look of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems. The changes are expected later this year.
Less than half a year has passed: Samsung announces when it will release Android 15 for Galaxy
Google released Android 15 back in September 2024, and since then, the update has already reached many devices, including Pixel smartphones, OnePlus, and other brands. Over the past few years, Samsung has been actively accelerating the introduction of new versions of Android and usually updated its last year’s Galaxy models within 1-3 months.…
Windows 11 24H2 will still support Intel Core 8-10
Support for Intel Core processors of 8-10 generations in Windows 11 24H2 has not disappeared.
Windows 11 24H2 «drops» old processors — Microsoft removed official support for Intel Core 8-10 generations
Microsoft published updated list of supported processors for new OEM systems running on Windows 11 24H2. It includes support for the latest Intel chips, such as Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200. However, the older 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Core processors suddenly disappeared from the list. This is probably due to the fact that Intel…
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