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SwiftKey Keyboard for Android gets update early July 2017 with support for GIFs

SwiftKey gets support for GIFs

Although the latest update to this popular virtual keyboard app brings support for GIFs, the search feature is not available yet and full GIF support should be added as soon as possible.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2017 21:55

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Android tablet gets Nougat update

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 gets Android Nougat

This 9.7-inch slate that arrived on the market last August gets Android 7.0 via OTA, the new firmware dropping some of the preinstalled apps in addition to the usual changes that come when moving from Marshmallow to Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2017 17:45

Android 8.0 confirmed to launch in Q3 2017, might be known as "Oreo"

Android 8.0 confirmed to arrive in Q3

Although the accurate launch date is still unknown and Android Oreo is still an unconfirmed name, Google revealed that the next major Android version is scheduled to arrive by the end of this year's third quarter.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2017 12:05

Windows 10 users will be prompted to update to the latest version of the OS. Additionally, users are encouraged to review their privacy settings. (Source: Microsoft)

Users still running the first version of Windows 10 are encouraged to update

Microsoft announced in May that, having reached its end-of-life, the initial release of Windows 10 (version 1507) would no longer receive monthly quality updates. Users still running the outdated version of the OS will now be prom...

Sebastian Eifrid, 03 Jul 2017 05:58

Microsoft acquires Cloudyn

This new acquisition aims to help the Redmond giant improve its cloud services, more precisely Microsoft Azure. Cloudyn's technology allows enterprise customers to optimize their cloud-related spending.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2017 11:30

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Android handset finally gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom gets Android Nougat

In addition to Android 7.0 and various bug fixes, the new firmware also comes with support for Portrait mode. According to Asus, the autopush should be complete in about a week.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2017 23:05

Windows Defender Exploit Guard in action. (Source: GHacks)

Microsoft reveals some of the upcoming enterprise security features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

There's never been a time to be more secure than now, and the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update looks to reinforce this fact

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jun 2017 16:21

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active rugged Android flagship confirmed to receive Android 8.0 update

Unofficial list of Samsung devices to get Android 8.0 shows up

While the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8 handsets will get Android O for sure, it is very likely that the Galaxy S6 series and the Note 5 phablet will never receive an official update to Android 8.0.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jun 2017 15:55

Meet NotPetya, the raging ransomware that could've been prevented by the NSA

New ransomware sashay around the block, and it's a situation that may have been prevented by the NSA. Petya and NonPetya are on the loose, with over 2000 organizations around the world facing attacks, according to Kaspersky.

Ricci Rox, 28 Jun 2017 09:12

Apple iOS 11 announcement by Tim Cook, first public iOS 11 release now available

First public beta of iOS 11 now available

The final version of iOS 11 is scheduled to become available this fall, but Apple plans to release regular public beta builds during the summer, and the first such version arrived earlier today.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2017 15:15

Meizu M5c Android smartphone, Meizu unveils list of devices to receive Android Nougat

Meizu reveals list of devices to get Nougat

Meizu comes up with this list extremely late, but after all it is better late than never. Registrations for the Nougat beta program will close on July 2 so until the final build shows up it might take at least a few extra weeks.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2017 10:30

LineageOS to offer seamless system updates

In the beginning, only select devices are expected to get A/B system updates. To be more specific, LineageOS is supposed to bring this Nougat feature to Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL handsets.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2017 07:10

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 page in Windows Store, only available for members of the Windows Insider program

SUSE Linux hits Windows Store for Insiders

Members of the Windows Insiders program can now download SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and openSUSE directly via Microsoft's Windows Store. Windows 10 users who are not members of the program can view both programs in Windows Store...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 22:15

The bug affects all Kaby Lake and Skylake chips with Hyperthreading. (Source: Intel)

Serious Hyperthreading bug affects Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake architectures

A serious bug in the microcode for Intel's Kaby Lake and Skylake CPUs has been found. The bug can cause misbehavior of software and loss of data. It affects all 6th and 7th-gen CPUs with Hyperthreading enabled.

Douglas Black, 26 Jun 2017 17:11

Nova Launcher brings Google Now to Lollipop devices

The latest beta build of this popular launcher app for Android delivers Google Now to handsets still stuck with Lollipop. Unfortunately, those who stay away from alpha- and beta-stage software will have to wait until this feature ...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 11:50

UK Parliament was forced to restrict access to their email accounts due to sustained cyber-attacks today. (Source: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)

UK parliament suffering from sustained cyber-attacks

Parliament's email system has been forced to close itself off from outside connections following a series of persistent cyber-attacks discovered today.

Douglas Black, 24 Jun 2017 20:58

Windows 10 S can be infected with malware

While Microsoft has claimed that Windows 10 S is not vulnerable to any currently known malware, a clever cybersecurity professional has found an exploit in Microsoft Word that can run malicious code in the operating system.

Sam Medley, 24 Jun 2017 00:57

Windows Task Manager with GPU load tracking shows up in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 16226

Windows Task Manager to get a GPU tab

This new feature surfaced in the latest Windows Insider Preview build and will probably hit all Windows 10 users in one of the next updates. The list of Windows 10 features to arrive soon also includes currency conversion inside t...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jun 2017 23:55

Whatsapp to roll out file sharing support for all file types

Whatsapp is finally ready to give users what they want. The company will be rolling out a file sharing update over time, which allows users to send files of all types, and also not have to deal with the infamous compression when s...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2017 08:05

Bixby Voice finally available in the US

Although this feature was supposed to be available at the same time as Samsung's Galaxy S8 duo, Bixby Voice had to face some English grammar and syntax issues that delayed its arrival in the US even more, but now it is finally rol...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jun 2017 23:25

Firefox Focus mobile browser now available for Android

Firefox Focus mobile browser now available on Android

Mozilla seems to have spent some time to refine this mobile browser since its release for iOS devices last year, and now Firefox Focus is finally available for Android users as well. Those interested can get it for free via Google...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jun 2017 15:05

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Android smartphone receives 7.1.1 Nougat firmware update

ZTE Axon 7 Mini gets Android 7.1.1

More than three months after its larger sibling received the update to Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the Axon 7 Mini gets the same firmware version as an OTA update that also provides WiFi calling to T-Mobile users.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jun 2017 12:30

Google Glass gets updated after three years of silence

Both the MyGlass Android app and the firmware on Google Glass devices have been updated out of the blue.

Sam Medley, 22 Jun 2017 05:17

The OnePlus series has always had the ethos of flagship performance at mid-tier prices. (Source: The Verge)

OnePlus 5 caught gaming benchmarks (again)

Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has been once again caught by XDA in manipulating phone behavior for higher benchmark scores. In this case, the tweaks cause the OnePlus 5 to score around 5 percent higher than other Snapdragon 835 han...

Douglas Black, 21 Jun 2017 15:49

Spotify Music app now available for Windows 10 devices via Microsoft's Windows Store

Spotify hits the Windows Store

Microsoft announced its partnership with Spotify back in early May, and now Spotify for Windows 10 is available for download in the Windows Store. It works with PCs and tablets running the Anniversary Update or a later Windows 10 ...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2017 14:20

Finding a job could soon be much less complicated with Google for Jobs. (Source: Phandoid)

Now you can find employment with Google for Jobs

Google has announced a new tool called Google for Jobs. Google for Jobs uses an existing Google Cloud API and an AI-driven algorithm to help put jobs from many sites in one place.

Douglas Black, 20 Jun 2017 21:21

Sony Xperia XA Android smartphone gets Nougat update

Sony Xperia XA gets Android Nougat

Not long ago, the Japanese brand released the Nougat firmware update for the Xperia XA Ultra handsets. Now, the time has come for the Xperia XA to get the same treatment, one year since its release with Marshmallow on board.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jun 2017 21:15

With the latest update to Pokemon GO, players will be able to participate in co-op raid battles. (Source: Niantic, Inc.)

Pokemon GO to receive a massive overhaul of its gym battling system

According to the Pokemon GO Team, players can expect "the biggest update to Pokémon GO" to roll out over the coming weeks. The massive update is planned to include an overhaul of the gym battling system in addition to new features...

Sebastian Eifrid, 20 Jun 2017 07:40

Debian 9 "Stretch" now available

The update brings enhanced security features, more accessible debug tools, and updates to over 51,000 software packages throughout the Debian repositories.

Sam Medley, 20 Jun 2017 04:47

A visual simplification of the big.LITTLE platform delegating tasks to different cores. (Source: MS Power User)

Full Windows 10 on Snapdragon could mean big(.LITTLE) improvements

Windows 10 running on ARM chips won't necessarily mean you'll be trading speed for endurance; ARM's big.LITTLE specialized core technology will mean big improvements in both stamina and performance.

Douglas Black, 17 Jun 2017 16:53

Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition with Ubuntu Linux

Dell now has 7 Ubuntu-driven premium laptops in its portfolio

Next to the seven different laptops with Ubuntu Linux on board, Dell also has a 27-inch all-in-one desktop PC that runs this well-known distro. The Kaby Lake-powered models come with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, while their Skylake-driven si...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2017 01:15

Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship and Galaxy S8+ get software update on Verizon and T-Mobile early June 2017

Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile update the Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships

Both carriers offer an update that does not deliver Android 7.1 or Android O, providing Android Pay support, various improvements to Bixby, as well as the monthly security patch instead.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2017 22:20

You can now stream PC games to your rooted Android device via Moonlight

Using the new Moonlight app, you can set your Android phone to spoof an NVIDIA Shield device, allowing for game streaming from your PC. You'll need to root the Android device and have at least an NVIDIA GTX 600-series GPU with sup...

Sam Medley, 14 Jun 2017 22:40

The original Age of Empires is getting a 4K overhaul. (Source: Age of Empires: Definitive Edition trailer)

Age of Empires celebrates 20 years with a 4K remaster

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition updates the PC classic with revamped gameplay mechanics and a visual 4K overhaul. Signup for the closed beta starts today.

Sam Medley, 13 Jun 2017 22:03

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Android tablet gets Nougat update in the US

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 finally gets Nougat in the US

More than two months after the Galaxy Tab S2 slates received Android Nougat in Europe, US owners of these tablets finally receive the new firmware. However, there is no confirmation for the arrival date of the update targeting the...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2017 16:30

Samsung Secure Folder Android app hits Google Play store in early June 2017

Samsung Secure Folder hits Google Play

This app that launched with the Galaxy Note 7 is now available via Google Play, being compatible with various Samsung handsets, such as Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Sadly, it does not work with other Android devices yet.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2017 17:55

Volume controls made simple? (Source: Reddit)

Reddit designs new volume controls with hilarious results

Leave it to the Internet to put too much thought in redesigning one of the simplest mechanics in modern computers with pretty funny results.

Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2017 06:47

Intel might have a lot of patents on their x86 architecture, but experts doubt Qualcomm would take such a risk if they were liable. (Source: Intel)

Intel bares its teeth at Qualcomm over Snapdragon-powered PCs

Intel has suggested it views Qualcomm's x86 emulation technology as a serious threat and potentially a violation of its intellectual property rights. Whether Qualcomm's technology (which allows Snapdragon CPUs to run full Windows ...

Douglas Black, 09 Jun 2017 15:34

OnePlus 3T Android flagship gets a new firmware update based on Nougat 7.1.1

OxygenOS 4.1.5 rolls out

The new firmware is based on Android 7.1.1 like its predecessor, bringing mostly minor changes, such as push notifications for information from OnePlus, updated network settings for various carriers, multiple fixes and tweaks, as ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2017 15:21

Microsoft office building, Microsoft buys Hexadite to improve its cyberthreat detection and removal capabilities

Microsoft acquires Hexadite

The main goal of this new corporate acquisition is to improve Windows Defender, allowing commercial Windows 10 customers to improve the detection of various advanced cyberthreats.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2017 12:35

AT&T Locker service shutting down on August 3, 2017

AT&T Locker shuts down in August

This cloud service does not allow its users to store new files since June 4, and all existing files will be deleted in August. The service will be discontinued on August 3, announces AT&T.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2017 09:45

Android Nougat statue at Googleplex, Nougat now in control of 10 percent of the market

Android Nougat usage nearing 10 percent

The latest major Android version continues its solid growth, finally nearing the 10 percent market share barrier. Back in April, Nougat's market share was less than 5 percent.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jun 2017 20:55

Apple Music hits a new milestone, now has 27 million paid subscribers

WWDC 2017 | Apple Music has 27 million paid subscribers

Although having 27 million paid subscribers does not sound bad at all, Apple's music streaming service still has a long way to go before catching Spotify, which currently has 50 million subscribers.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jun 2017 15:55

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge flagship gets Android Nougat on T-Mobile, next to Galaxy S6

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge to get Nougat this week

Although there is no precise date, we now know that T-Mobile has approved the Nougat update and the rollout of the new firmware should begin by the end of this week. There are no details about the changes, either, but we do not ex...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2017 16:05

Apple macOS "High Sierra" now official with advanced storage, video and graphics tech

WWDC 2017 | Apple macOS "High Sierra" now official

The developer preview of the next-gen macOS is already available to Apple Developer Program members, while a public beta for all Mac users is scheduled to kick off later this month. The free software update is expected to arrive t...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2017 12:55

WWDC 2017 | Apple brings VR to macOS with Metal and AMD's Radeon 500 series GPUs

The new Metal 2 and Metal for VR APIs bring VR support to macOS for the first time, as well as support for external GPUs and AMD's RX 500 series graphics cards.

Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2017 21:34

WWDC 2017 | Apple shows off WatchOS 4 at WWDC

The updated OS brings some small tweaks, including a Siri-enabled watch face, better music management, and the ability to sync activity tracking to select exercise machines.

Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2017 21:31

OnePlus 3 Android flagship gets new Open Beta update, next to OnePlus 3T

New OxygenOS Open Beta builds now available

The new beta software updates based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat target the OnePlus 3, which gets OxygenOS Open Beta 17, while its younger sibling, namely OnePlus 3T, receives OxygenOS Open Beta 8.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 09:45

Nextbit Robin Android smartphone receives 7.1.1 Nougat update in early June 2017

Nextbit Robin receives Android 7.1.1

The new firmware for this handset now supported by Razer comes with the official patches from Google dated April 1, 2017. It has 560 MB in size and provides overall performance and security improvements.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 08:55

Nokia 3 Android smartphone to receive Android O, next to Nokia 5 and Nokia 6

Nokia 3, 5, and 6 will receive Android O

Although the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 still have to become available for purchase outside China, HMD Global has just confirmed that all three handsets would get Android O once Google delivers the new firmware to its OEM partners.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 15:25