Android 16 Beta 2 gets professional settings for photographers
Google has released the second public beta of Android 16, and it will delight photographers who want more control over their photo and video shooting. Updates include enhanced manual exposure settings, fine-tuning of white balance, and support for Ultra HDR images in HEIC format.
Coming soon to Windows 11: functional battery icon, «Explorer» improvements, and more
Recently, several new features have appeared in Windows 11 builds on the developer channels noticeable changes and improvements, which will soon be available in Windows 11 24H2.
Windows 11 has a new way to share files
The recent beta release of Windows 11 22635.4805, besides officially announced features, contains an interesting and possibly convenient interface option that expands file maneuvering capabilities.
To spite viruses: ChromeOS can now reset settings without deleting data
Google announced the release of the new ChromeOS M13, which includes the handy Safety reset feature. This allows Chromebook users to reset their laptops to standard settings without a full wipe. The update also introduced a new accessibility option Flash notifications to assist those who may have difficulty hearing or seeing notifications.
Google announces Android XR — an open OS for headsets and augmented reality glasses
Google follows in Apple’s footsteps and introduces a separate Android XR operating system for extended reality headsets. Under this term, the company includes a combination of VR, MR, and AR.
Windows 11 24H2 update is not friendly with infamous CrowdStrike antivirus – Microsoft Office applications are affected
Microsoft Office users have experienced program malfunctions on systems running Windows 11 24H2 and using CrowdStrike antivirus. Both of these solutions have caused global outages in the past. Therefore, it is currently unknown which one is responsible for the new problem.
iOS 18.1 coming next week with Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro for hearing testing and improvement
The new version of Apple’s mobile operating system iOS 18.1 will be released next week. It will bring several new features, the main ones being Apple Intelligence and support for AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids.
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on WD and Sandisk SSDs, manufacturer releases microcode fix
Previously cases of BSOD were reported in Windows 11 24H2 with some SSDs. Now WD has added Sandisk models, Microsoft has rolled back the update for them, and WD has released a fix.
Android 15 is coming to Pixels: private space, smartphone theft protection, better app experience, and more
Google has started rolling out the new version of Android 15 to Pixel devices. This OS offers new privacy features, security tools, and enhancements for complex devices and tablets.
Windows 11 24H2 causes a blue screen with some SSDs — how to fix it in the registry
Windows update 11 24H2 contains some undocumented errors. Users have reported conflicts with certain Western Digital NVMe SSDs.
Windows 11 24H2 irreversibly «eats» up to 8.63 GB — due to mechanism to… reduce the size of updates
Upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 takes up quite a bit of space during installation and doesn’t give everything back More than 8 GB may remain.
Come for baklava: Android 16 has been codenamed
A source says that Android 16 Baklava will make its debut at the Google I/O 2025 conference. This time, Google does not follow the alphabetical order of versions.
Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 is now publicly available — many changes, new features of Copilot+ PC
The Microsoft Windows 11 2024 update, also known as version 24H2, is now publicly available. It can be downloaded and installed by anyone.
Apple is preparing a smart display and a new homeOS for its debut in 2025 – Mark Gurman
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared another insight into the company’s future plans. He claims that next year, the Cupertino-based company will introduce a new homeOS operating system designed for use in smart displays. The first such device will also appear in 2025.
Something went wrong: iPadOS 18 update crashes iPad Pro M4 – Apple has suspended distribution
In addition to strange battery life after updating to iOS 18The new version of iPadOS 18 is also causing problems with Apple’s mobile devices. This has led the Cupertino-based company to temporarily suspend the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for iPad Pro tablets with the M4 chip.
Android will synchronize notifications between different user devices
It looks like Google is working on finally synchronizing notifications across all devices in its ecosystem. This comes from Mishal Rahman of Android Authority. He found a link to code for a new feature «sync across devices» in the Android 15 beta.
Google has released Android 15 – we still have to wait until it comes to Pixel
This year, Google released its Pixel 9 line of smartphones without a simultaneous Android update. It was almost the first time that new Pixel smartphones debuted with a previous version of the OS. Only now has the Android 15 code officially entered the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) database.
Linux market share reaches a new record of 4.4%
Analytical company StatCounter claims that Linux’s share of the desktop operating system market has reached a historic high of 4.44%. This is a significant jump compared to July last year (3.12%) and July 2022 (2.76%). While this may seem like a small figure, it’s a huge leap in terms of real numbers, especially since most Linux…
Windows 11 update will accelerate AMD Ryzen Zen 5 processors in games by up to +13%
AMD has issued an official statement regarding the discrepancies between internal testing data and independent benchmarking results for the Ryzen 9000 series processors. Last week, reviewers found that using AMD processors under normal conditions in Windows negatively affects their performance in games. To maximize the performance of the new chips,…
Microsoft «broke» Windows and Linux dual-booting with the release of a security update
Microsoft’s latest monthly security update is causing problems on computers that dual-boot Windows and Linux.
Windows 11 becomes more energy efficient: new power and optimization modes
Microsoft is working to make Windows 11 more battery-friendly and allow users to get more done on a single battery charge. The new preview build of the OS has additional settings that affect power consumption.
Windows 11 beta brings back tiles in the Start menu, which will sort programs
Users of the Windows 11 beta have the opportunity to see the new category mode in the «Start» menu. It is very similar to the live tiles in Windows 8.
Steam OS will be released for other consoles — Asus ROG Ally is mentioned in OS patches
The patch list for the Steam OS 3.6.9 beta hints at its expansion beyond Steam Deck. It mentions the Asus ROG Ally console.
Xiaomi smartphones will be able to detect hidden cameras thanks to HyperOS 2.0 update
Xiaomi continues to develop its mobile operating system HyperOS. According to knowledgeable sources, the Chinese giant is preparing to launch a new version of HyperOS 2.0, which will include several new features.
Windows 11 made friends with Android: direct access to smartphone files via Explorer
Microsoft has begun testing a new way to access an Android smartphone directly from Windows Explorer 11. Windows Insider program members can already test this new feature, which allows you to wirelessly browse folders and files on your Android phone.
What happens if you reset all Windows 10 registry keys? A YouTuber found out.
If you reset all Windows 10 registry keys, nothing good will probably happen. But to what extent? An enthusiast decided to find out.
Former Microsoft vice president shows first copy of Windows 95
Brad Silverberg, former senior vice president and product manager at Microsoft, showed the world’s first a copy of Windows 95. It all started with a post by Dave Plummer, another prominent Microsoft employee who is the man behind Task Manager, ZIP files, and the pinball game Space Cadet, which came free with Windows. In the post, Dave showed…
Windows 11 update causes system to restart cyclically – Microsoft has suspended its rollout
Microsoft has received several reports of problems that began to appear after installing the June 11 non-security update to Windows 11 (KB5039302).
Microsoft Defender antivirus marks a text file with the words «This content is no longer available» in English as a Trojan
Microsoft Defender, Windows’ built-in antivirus, is considered reliable enough that the average user does not need a third-party program. Error, detected by Twitter user X yappy, demonstrates that sometimes Defender is overzealous in its function.
Windows 11 «eats up» CPU power again — Microsoft knows, but hasn’t done anything yet
The June builds of Windows 11 Insider suffer from increased CPU usage, and there is no solution to this problem yet. Insider program members suspect Microsoft Cross Device Service, a program that interacts between smartphones and PCs, of being responsible. Microsoft is aware of the problem, but hasn’t fixed it in over a week.
Apple announces macOS 15 Sequoia with Apple Intelligence, iPhone mirroring, and cross-platform Passwords
In addition to iOS 18 Apple has also officially announced macOS 15 Sequoia. One of the most notable innovations in this OS is Apple Intelligence, a set of AI functions that work on iPhone, iPad, and iOS.
Microsoft has opened the Windows 10 beta test for «new features» — despite the fact that it will stop supporting the OS in 2025
Microsoft intends to stop supporting Windows 10 from October 14, 2025 and encourages users to upgrade to the current version of Windows 11. However, the company is now taking the unusual step of opening its Windows 10 beta program to test new features and improvements.
Microsoft says Windows 11 is better than Windows 10 because of the… celebrity gossip available
Eventually, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10, so security updates will only be available to customers who are willing to pay for them. This will happen on October 14, 2025. And to encourage users to upgrade to the current version of the OS, the company decided to remind why Windows 11 is better than Windows 10.
iOS 18 will feature emojis created by artificial intelligence and customization of the appearance of apps and the home screen – Mark Gurman
In his new Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman talks about some of the innovations that Apple is preparing for the upcoming iOS 18 operating system.
A combination of two eras: Windows XP launched on Intel i486 processor
A retro computer enthusiast managed to run Windows XP on a computer with an Intel i486 processor. Now, for many people, the time of release of both seems like antiquity, but in fact, ten years have passed between the release of the processor and the OS — they are not compatible, that is, they were until now. Author set out ISO image of a modified…
Android 14 for TV is now «faster», has a «picture-in-picture mode» and new power saving modes
Android TV and Google TV set-top boxes are some of the most popular ways to bring smart features and streaming services to your regular TV. This platform tends to develop more slowly than Android for smartphones. Nevertheless, Google does not forget about it and announced Android 14 for TVs at the I/O conference.
Android 15 Beta 2 is available for Pixel, OnePlus, and Xiaomi — with «private apps»
Google has launched Android 15 Beta 2 on Pixel and other smartphones. Google offers with Beta 2 «a gradual release of the beta version» — they will be suitable for daily use.
Microsoft tests new «Start» Windows 11 menu with floating widgets and QR code recognition in «Scissors»
Microsoft has begun testing an original change to the Windows 11 «Start» menu that could introduce a floating bar with «accompanying» widgets. The new «Start» menu feature is already available in the latest public test versions of Windows 11.
Windows 11 24H2 will require chips with ARM v8.1 and SSE 4.2 — goodbye, Snapdragon 835 and older x86 processors
Windows 11 supports a variety of ARM processors from Qualcomm. According to the official documentation, a computer with a Snapdragon 850 or higher processor is required for support. However, PCs with a Snapdragon 835, the original Windows on ARM chip from 2016, can bypass the hardware requirements and install Windows 11 at their own risk. This may…
AI Explorer: artificial intelligence in Windows 11 will allow you to create «snapshots» that can be played back later
On May 21, Microsoft is expected to introduce a new comprehensive AI-based feature called AI Explorer. This should be a truly useful and revolutionary feature for modern computing.
April Windows security updates may break VPNs
Microsoft reportsreported that the April security updates for Windows could disrupt VPNs. The company is working to fix this issue.
Microsoft opened MS-DOS 4.0 code on GitHub — it was hacked due to UTF-8 and timestamps
In April, Microsoft published the code for its 1986 MS-DOS 4 operating system on GitHub. This is not the first release of DOS code, but this one seems to break some critical files.
Apple in iOS 18 «will redesign» built-in apps for notes, mail and photos, — Mark Gurman
Previously, it was rumored that «Notes» in iOS 18 would support displaying more math equations and a built-in option for recording voice reminders, but the update for Mail, Photos, and Fitness was first reported — with by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
A new option in Android will allow you to force all applications to go into dark mode – still in beta
It turned out that the beta version of Android 14, which was released back in January, has a hidden setting that allows you to «make all apps dark».
Windows 10 will have a new feature that promotes the creation of a Microsoft account for file archiving
With the release of the May update of Windows 10, the operating system will have a new feature that will strongly recommend that users create a Microsoft account. This feature will be activated by default in the update, which will start rolling out on May 14.
Microsoft has fixed a 2-year-old issue that prevented systems with certain Intel Rocket Lake chips from upgrading to Windows 11
Microsoft has made it easier to upgrade certain computers to Windows 11. In the latest Windows 11 update, the company fixed a bug that prevents computers with certain 11th-generation Intel Rocket Lake processors from running Windows 11 successfully. This bug was discovered in 2021, so we had to wait about 2 years for a fix. But now, owners of…
The enthusiast ported «thousands of programs» to Windows 95 — he ported the .NET Framework from Windows 98
Video blogger MattKC, in his own words, has migrated «thousands of programs» to Windows 95 by porting an important Windows 98 feature — the .NET Framework. The main limitation of Windows 95 compared to Windows 98 is the lack of the .NET Framework — in most other aspects, Windows 98 is very close to its predecessor in design and function.
Android 15 adds apps archiving, encryption key management, and TalkBack for Braille displays
Google has released the first beta version of Android 15, which includes several new features. Most of them will be of interest to developers.
Microsoft is confident that Windows on Arm will finally be able to beat Apple in CPU performance, AI acceleration, and program emulation
Microsoft is preparing to unveil its vision of «AI PCs» next month at an event in Seattle. Informed sources said that Microsoft is confident that a series of new Windows laptops based on the Arm platform will outperform Apple’s M3-based MacBook Air both in terms of CPU performance and AI-accelerated tasks.
Android 14 QPR3 managed to enable the built-in improved desktop mode
Android usually lags behind macOS and Windows when it comes to desktop computing. The operating system lacks some features and a suitable interface to meet the requirements of the desktop user. This may change in the upcoming Android 15, with improved features managed to be included in Android 14 QPR3.
Spelling error report
The following text will be sent to our editors: