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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

Samsung delays Bixby's US launch

Although the Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships are available in the US and Bixby should have been ready at launch as well, it looks like Samsung's virtual assistant is facing English syntax and grammar issues and fixing them might take ...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 13:55

The only catch (beyond owning a compatible Logitech mouse) is that the computers must be on the same wireless network. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech Flow allows you to use one mouse with up to 3 PCs simultaneously

Logitech has released its new "Flow" software as part of the Logitech Options suite. Flow allows a user to use a single compatible mouse to not only use one mouse across computers as if they were external monitors, but also copy a...

Douglas Black, 01 Jun 2017 11:39

Xiaomi MIUI 8 custom Android UI successor coming in July

MIUI 9 might roll out in July

Although Xiaomi revealed that MIUI 9 is expected to roll out in July, there is still no official launch day to talk about at this stage. The list of features expected to arrive with the updated UI includes split-screen capabilitie...

Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 21:45

The Verizon-branded LG K8 finally feels the Nougat love. (Source: Verizon)

Two Verizon Android devices are getting updated to Nougat

Android Nougat has finally come to the ASUS Zenpad Z8 and LG K8 V. The software update began rolling out a few days ago, so it should be a while before it is distributed to all devices.

John Garcia, 28 May 2017 05:25

"Cloak and Dagger" vulnerability can leave your Android phone open to attack

The exploit, which has long been theorized, was confirmed by computer security researchers. By using invisible overlays and some clever social engineering, hackers can quickly gain full control to an Android device.

Sam Medley, 27 May 2017 03:34

The unassuming intrusion method has made this attack one of the most widespread in recent history. (Source: Check Point)

Vulnerability found in subtitle system of VLC, Kodi, and other media players

By injection malicious code into subtitle files, hackers are able to take full control of a device that loads the malicious subtitles. The exploit affects four of the biggest media streaming services: VLC, Kodi, Popcorn Time, and ...

Sam Medley, 26 May 2017 21:00

LG V10 premium Android smartphone to get Android Nougat

Android 7.0 Nougat heading for more LG devices

The list of smartphones, phablets, and tablets that receive the Nougat treat from LG includes the V10, G5, G Pad III 8.0, and the Stylus 2. Even more, it looks like even the two-year-old G4 flagship receives the new firmware.

Codrut Nistor, 26 May 2017 18:51

Codenvy online IDE startup screen, Codenvy joins RedHat

Red Hat acquires Codenvy

RedHat's new acquisition aims to help improve JBoss Middleware and OpenShift. Even more, Codenvy will become a part of the hybrid cloud services platform OpenShift.io. The financial details have not been disclosed.

Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 23:55

Moto X Force Android handset gets Android 7.0 Nougat starting with Latin America

Moto X Force gets Android 7.0 Nougat

This Android handset that was unveiled back in late 2015 receives the most recent major iteration of Google's mobile operating system starting with Latin America, so the Verizon-exclusive Motorola Droid Turbo 2 should get the late...

Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 21:55

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Android phablet spotted with Android Nougat on board

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) spotted with Nougat on board

This 5.7-inch phablet that arrived in South Korea last year was mentioned in the list of Nougat-compatible Samsung handsets a while ago but did not receive the new firmware yet. Now, we see it surface on GFXBench with Android 7.0 ...

Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 12:05

Microsoft Windows 10 China Government Edition launches in Shanghai next to Surface Pro

Microsoft intros Windows 10 China Government Edition

This new custom operating system comes without OneDrive integration and is based on Windows 10 Enterprise Edition. In addition to better management of features like Microsoft's cloud storage service, the new Windows 10 for China a...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2017 06:30

Say goodbye to Messenger "Days", games, and poor performance by using Messenger Lite. (Source: Facebook)

If you're tired of Facebook Messenger's bloat, try Messenger Lite

Facebook's ubiquitous chatting app, Messenger, has become so bloated that Facebook has already spun off a version for developing markets called "Messenger Lite". To install it in most countries, however, you'll have to sideload it...

Douglas Black, 23 May 2017 14:20

The NSA cyber weapon-powered WannaCry ransomware spread across the world this past weekend, infecting as many as 200,000 Windows systems. (Source: Forbes)

New malware could be more destructive than WannaCry ransomware

Think WannaCry was scary? There's more frightening malware along the way, and time is running out to stop it before many more machines fall victim to the next attack.

Isaac Brown, 22 May 2017 17:30

Apps can now be restricted based on SafetyNet Attestation. (Image: Google Play Console)

Rooted phones may not be able to download some apps from the Google Play Store

A new update to the Play Console allows developers to restrict access to their apps based on SafetyNet testing. They can hide apps from phones that fail SafetyNet (i.e., rooted devices).

Sam Medley, 19 May 2017 21:13

Android Pay mobile payments service heading for five new markets

Android Pay to reach five new markets soon

In addition to the improved loyalty card features, this mobile payment service will soon be deployed to Brazil, Russia, Canada, Spain, and Taiwan. This would bring the total number of markets with full Android Pay support to 15.

Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2017 11:15

Google announces Android Go, a light version of Android for inexpensive smartphones

Android Go will be Android tailored for cheap, low-cost smartphones. The OS will be lighter, and apps will require less resources to run. Rollouts are expected to start in 2018.

Sam Medley, 17 May 2017 23:14

HTC One M9 Android flagship to receive Nougat on AT&T

Android 7.0 Nougat coming soon to HTC One M9 on AT&T

Although it arrived back in 2015, the One M9 is still a capable flagship, especially since it receives Android Nougat via the official channels. AT&T users still using this HTC handset should get the new firmware in a few days, si...

Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2017 16:20

Huawei Mate 9 Android flagship might get EMUI 5.1 after all

Huawei Mate 9 with EMUI 5.1 spotted online

Although Huawei recently claimed that its handsets currently running EMUI 5.0 would not get EMUI 5.1, an updated Mate 9 has been spotted in the wild by a member of the well-known XDA Developers community.

Codrut Nistor, 15 May 2017 23:25

Microsoft Arrow Launcher 3.4 now available

The list of new features delivered by this new version of Microsoft's custom Android launcher app includes notes, home screen app shortcuts, as well as password protection for hidden apps and Android for Work support.

Codrut Nistor, 15 May 2017 09:55

Microsoft demonstrates native x86 applications running on ARM-based Windows 10

Microsoft demonstrates native 32-bit applications running on Windows 10 ARM

The emulation process will be slightly slower than if running on a native x86 platform, but users may not notice the difference.

Allen Ngo, 15 May 2017 08:14

Project Treble will introduce a new "Vendor Interface" between the Android framework and OEM implementation. (Image: Android Dev Blog)

Google hopes to speed up Android updates from OEMs with Project Treble

Project Treble aims to create an API, allowing vendors to focus on changes to the Android framework rather than changing specific code in the OS for their devices. The result will hopefully be faster and more reliable OS updates f...

Sam Medley, 13 May 2017 21:34

For the second wave, Microsoft is planning 360 media playback, intelligently scaling headers, Z-Depth layering, spatial sound, and speech support. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft reveals new design language known as Fluent Design System

Microsoft announced some significant UI changes for Windows 10 at its Build 2017 conference. The Fluent Design System, formerly known as NEON, will transform Windows 10's appearance and prepare it for the future.

Isaac Brown, 12 May 2017 16:49

Minecraft for Nintendo Switch hybrid consoles now available

Minecraft for Nintendo Switch now available

The first to get Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition becomes the Nintendo eShop in North America today, while Europe and Japan should gain access to this popular game starting tomorrow.

Codrut Nistor, 12 May 2017 13:50

Ubuntu available in the Windows Store; SUSE and Fedora to come soon

The Linux "apps" will essentially run the distro through a compatibility layer. Users will have access to Bash and the Linux command line.

Sam Medley, 11 May 2017 21:43

According to ModZero, if you’ve got any kind of incremental backup system in place, you could be creating a record of everything you type, every day. (Source: ZDNet)

Audio driver on several HP laptops contains 'keylogger'

HP has slipped what seems to be a 'keylogger' into their pre-installed drivers on their latest laptops, creating an added security vulnerability for their users.

Isaac Brown, 11 May 2017 19:39

Microsoft will also announce Story Remix, an app designed to automatically combine photos and videos together with a soundtrack, theme, and cinematic transitions. (Source: PCWorld)

Microsoft announces Fall Creators Update for Windows 10

Revealed Thursday at Microsoft's Build conference in Seattle, the next major version of Windows 10 fills fills the gaps in March’s Creators Update and helps users work seamlessly across multiple Windows devices.

Isaac Brown, 11 May 2017 19:35

WhatsApp for Tizen new features added in May 2017

WhatsApp for Tizen gets Voice Message and Call Again features

Two years after receiving voice calling capabilities, WhatsApp for Tizen gets updated with two new essential features, their names being self-explanatory - Voice Message and Call Again.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 15:20

Opera 45 "Reborn" web browser now features Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Telegram messaging support

Opera Reborn browser now available for download

This new version of the Opera browser brings some features introduced by Opera Neon to the masses, its main highlight being the ability to pin Telegram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger to the left side of the main window.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 12:05

Google acquires virtual reality firm Owlchemy Labs

Google acquires Owlchemy Labs

This six-year-old startup that joins Google is well known for its VR game Job Simulator, which has been a launch title for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Touch. For now, Owlchemy plans to keep delivering VR content for multi...

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 10:55

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ red tint display issue solved by a software update on AT&T

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on AT&T get the red tint fix update

Although this patch has been around for a while, it is now finally available for AT&T users as well. Once applied, it offers an easy way for Galax7 S8/S8+ users to eliminate the red tint issue.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2017 21:45

Indie hit To The Moon comes to Android

Highly praised for its story and soundtrack, To the Moon now brings its one-of-a-kind experience to Android.

Sam Medley, 10 May 2017 21:10

Tim Cook at Apple's WWDC, opening keynote for WWDC 2017 scheduled for June 5

Apple WWDC opening keynote set for June 5

During the opening event of the conference that will run from June 5 to June 9, Apple is expected to reveal new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Some reports also claim that a competitor for Amazon Echo might also be unv...

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2017 19:15

McAfee says that 44 percent of consumers are concerned about their financial information being stolen, while 38 percent of consumers are concerned about identity theft. (Source: Digital Trends)

McAfee antivirus will be pre-installed on Galaxy S8 devices

McAfee VirusScan software is now coming pre-installed on Galaxy S8 devices as part of a partnership between the two companies. Will it have a noticeable impact on users, or is this just more bloatware?

Isaac Brown, 10 May 2017 16:02

GemBoy is a Game Boy emulator for Tizen-based smartwatches. (Image: Tizen Experts)

GemBoy brings the Game Boy to Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S3

The Game Boy and Game Boy Color Emulator is a unique way to play classic titles from Nintendo's first handheld console.

Sam Medley, 09 May 2017 23:59

Unlocked Galaxy S7 units in the US get Android Nougat

Unlocked Galaxy S7 handsets in the US get Android Nougat

After quite a few carrier variants received the new firmware, the Galaxy S7 SM-G930U model finally gets the first Android Nougat-based update. Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge units in the US should follow soon as well.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 20:55

Google Fuchsia Armadillo OS for smartphones work in progress

Google working on a new OS for smartphones

Known as "Fuchsia," this operating system for smartphones uses a custom kernel that is not based on Linux. Sadly, Google did not reveal anything about its plans for this operating system yet.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 13:15

Huawei Watch smartwatch gets Android Wear 2.0 firmware

Huawei Watch gets Android Wear 2.0

This long-awaited update has finally started its rollout. The first reports about it surfaced on Reddit, and there is no official info about it yet. This update was expected to arrive at the end of March.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 06:55

Opera Max Android app now updated to version 3.0.31

Opera Max 3.0 rolls out

This major update of Opera's web browser for Android devices turns the app into "a smart assistant," adding enhanced data management and savings, unlimited privacy protection, as well as a new design.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 06:25

Xiaomi's MIUI 8 custom UI successor coming soon with split-screen and Android Nougat

MIUI 9 leaks online

The new MIUI version is expected to show up in the middle of 2017. This new firmware would be based on Nougat, and its list of features is said to include screen recording, split-screen, picture-in-picture, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2017 06:00

GOG and Steam celebrate May the Fourth with Star Wars game sales

Online game distributors Steam and GOG are currently running huge sales on Star Wars games. May the Fourth be with you.

Sam Medley, 04 May 2017 22:55

The Samsung Galaxy S6, in gold. (Source: Samsung)

Android Nougat upgrade is rolling out to AT&T's Galaxy S6 devices

The 2-year-old Samsung Galaxy S6 line is finally receiving Android Nougat, at least on AT&T. The devices are being upgraded to version 7.0 and should enjoy all of Nougat's software improvements and new features.

John Garcia, 04 May 2017 18:33

Edge and Bing are the only defaults available in Windows 10 S

Windows 10 S does not allow users to change their default web browser or search engine, leaving Edge and Bing as the only default options for surfing and searching.

Sam Medley, 03 May 2017 22:55

Amazon will end its free mobile app program this summer

The Amazon Underground app store will no longer accept submission after May 31st. Amazon will also no longer list free apps for Android after this summer.

Sam Medley, 02 May 2017 23:32