News & Reviews: operating system
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May 06, 2022
As we're approaching Apple's WWDC 2022, some exciting rumours of the iPadOS 16 have also arrived. According to this information, the new update could allow iPad users to switch to macOS when docked on certain accessories, for example, a keyboard.
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Apr 15, 2022
Years ago, Google had offered a lite version of its smartphone operating system (OS) for entry-level phone users. The Android Go is a lightweight OS that works well on devices with a small amount of RAM and an inefficient amount of memory. Now, Xiaomi is said to be preparing for its version of a lightweight OS, and it's called MIUI Go.
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Apr 14, 2022
Switching from iOS to Android might be easier with the new 'Switch to Android' app developed by Google. However, the app is still not publicly available yet, though you still can try out some basic stuff by downloading it through a private link.
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Mar 16, 2022
Recently, we reported that Microsoft is potentially planning to put ads in Windows 11 File Explorer based on a screenshot shared by one of the OS’ build testers. Now, Microsoft has come out to address the matter, saying that the ads feature is merely an experimental banner.
Furthermore, the tech giant also said that the banner was never intended for external publication and has since been turned off in the latest Windows 11 test build. This is according a statement from Windows senior programme designer, Brandon LeBlanc that was sent to US-based tech portal The Verge.
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Mar 10, 2022
A Windows feature that most of us would like to have might be making its way to Windows 11. According to the latest information, Microsoft has started testing tabs for File Explorer in the latest build of the operating system (OS).
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Feb 18, 2022
The Android app support is a highly-anticipated feature for Microsoft's latest operating system update, Windows 11. However, it looks like some requirements might annoy the users or even lead to them giving up using the feature.
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Feb 17, 2022
Microsoft will soon roll out some Xbox features for our fellow PC gamers on Windows 11. The company plans to bring the Xbox HDR Game Calibration app and optimizations for windowed gaming to the operating system (OS). Through the features, users will get to enjoy improved colour accuracy and consistency of an HDR display, plus run older games with less input lag, Auto HDR, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) when they're in windowed mode.
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Feb 10, 2022
For OnePlus fans, one of the more disappointing things was the decision to drop OxygenOS for the OPPO ColorOS. Back in June 2021, the company revealed that it would be merging OxygenOS and ColorOS. Now, we finally have some details on the new operating system.
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Feb 09, 2022
Apple might be preparing a new operating system for its rumoured virtual or augmented reality(VR/ AR) headset. Developers have spotted the name 'realityOS' roaming around some pre-release iOS 13 builds, GitHub repositories and App Store upload logs. No matter if it's for the company's upcoming VR/ AR headset, there must be something going on.
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Jan 12, 2022
Google Wear OS is bringing this not-so-significant but much-appreciated feature to the wearables soon. It's reported that the upcoming update will finally allow users to flip the display according to the orientation of the smartwatch.
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