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WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 to Be the Last Major Software Update for Intel-Powered Macs
Apple's latest macOS Tahoe 26 update is confirmed to be the final macOS version to support Intel-powered Macs. The Intel-based Macs will get security updates for a few more years, but will no longer get any major software updates post macOS 26. Mac computers with Apple's chips will get macOS 27 and beyond starting next year.
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WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 Unveiled With New Design, Continuity Features and Big Update to Spotlight
Apple unveiled macOS Tahoe 26 during the keynote session of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. The company is rebranding the next major update of its operating system for its Mac devices, adding a new design language called Liquid Glass, as well as bringing new Continuity features and upgrades to Spotlight for users.
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Apple's macOS 26 to Be Reportedly Named After California’s Lake Tahoe
Apple is said to have settled upon a name for macOS 26 — the next iteration of the Mac operating system (OS) — ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 on June 9. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Cupertino-based tech giant will ship macOS 26 with the moniker ‘Tahoe’, after Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains...
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HP Is Customising Its AI PCs With Multiple On-Device Tools and an AI Chatbot
HP says the AI Companion is powered by a version of GPT-4 which operates entirely locally, meaning any data shared with the chatbot never leaves the device. It is powered by the on-device NPU, and is integrated with both the system as well as all the files stored on it.
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Huawei Teases Upcoming ‘Ultimate Design’ Laptop Running HarmonyOS 5; Launch Set for May 19
Huawei recently announced HarmonyOS 5 as its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs and it may soon launch a laptop running on the new OS. A teaser shared by the company on a Chinese microblogging platform hints towards a new laptop with the ‘Ultimate Design’ branding that may soon hit the markets. While official details remain...
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Indian Startup Unveils System to Run AI Without Advanced Chips
Ziroh Labs, an artificial intelligence startup operating in India, collaborated with researchers at the country’s premier technology school to design an affordable system that it says can run large AI models without requiring advanced computing chips from the likes of Nvidia.
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Apple's iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16 Updates to Arrive With 'Dramatic' Redesign: Report
Apple is reportedly planning a major redesign of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16. The updated software will include a revamped interface aimed at simplifying device operation. While Apple Intelligence features continue expanding to more regions, the new interface could serve as a strategy to encourage users to upgrade fr...
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CERT-in Warns Of High-Risk Security Flaws In Apple Products
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Apple users concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in iPad, Mac and other models. The advisory was issued this week after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the operating system that powers Apple's tablets, iPhone models and laptops among others. These...
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Microsoft to Improve Windows Handheld Consoles With the 'Xbox Experience': Report
Microsoft is working on an improved interface for Windows on handheld consoles, according to a senior executive. While a few handheld gaming consoles, including the Lenovo Legion Go S and Acer Nitro Blaze 11 were unveiled at CES, Windows is a frustrating operating system to use on smaller devices.
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Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 Updated With Fix for Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday release includes crucial security updates for Windows laptops and desktops. Users should update immediately to address a publicly disclosed, actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. The update also fixes 30 remote code execution vulnerabilities and 41 other security flaws in Windows operating system compone...
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Google Reportedly Plans to Turn ChromeOS Into Android to Better Compete with iPad
Google has separate operating system (OS) versions based on the device type. There's Android for smartphones and ChromeOS for Chromebooks. However, there is one such product category where both the OSs overlap — tablets. That is not likely to be the case anymore, according to a new report. Google is said to be planning to embark on a project to f...
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Windows 11 ISOs for Arm-Based PCs and Virtual Machines Released by Microsoft
Microsoft has released Windows 11 disk image for Arm-based PCs. With its rollout, users can create bootable installation media or access Windows Setup from within a running copy of Windows to clean install the operating system (OS). However, those with an older Arm64 PC may require some additional workaround before being able to boot it.
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Apple’s macOS Sequoia Update Reportedly Causing Issues With Multiple Security Tools
Apple rolled out the global stable version of macOS 15 update, also known as macOS Sequoia, to all users on Monday. However, it appears the update has created some unexpected issues for users, especially around third-party security tools. As per a report, the Cupertino-based giant’s operating system (OS) is breaking down network-based security so...
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Apple Releases macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 for Eligible Devices: How to Download
macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 have been rolled out by Apple. These updates bring new features and customisation options to Apple devices. These software updates were initially showcased at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024). Future updates will include support for Apple Intelligence features on iPhone 15 Pro mod...
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WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 to Be the Last Major Software Update for Intel-Powered Macs
Apple's latest macOS Tahoe 26 update is confirmed to be the final macOS version to support Intel-powered Macs. The Intel-based Macs will get security updates for a few more years, but will no longer get any major software updates post macOS 26. Mac computers with Apple's chips will get macOS 27 and beyond starting next year.
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WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 Unveiled With New Design, Continuity Features and Big Update to Spotlight
Apple unveiled macOS Tahoe 26 during the keynote session of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. The company is rebranding the next major update of its operating system for its Mac devices, adding a new design language called Liquid Glass, as well as bringing new Continuity features and upgrades to Spotlight for users.
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Apple's macOS 26 to Be Reportedly Named After California’s Lake Tahoe
Apple is said to have settled upon a name for macOS 26 — the next iteration of the Mac operating system (OS) — ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 on June 9. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Cupertino-based tech giant will ship macOS 26 with the moniker ‘Tahoe’, after Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains...
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HP Is Customising Its AI PCs With Multiple On-Device Tools and an AI Chatbot
HP says the AI Companion is powered by a version of GPT-4 which operates entirely locally, meaning any data shared with the chatbot never leaves the device. It is powered by the on-device NPU, and is integrated with both the system as well as all the files stored on it.
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Huawei Teases Upcoming ‘Ultimate Design’ Laptop Running HarmonyOS 5; Launch Set for May 19
Huawei recently announced HarmonyOS 5 as its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs and it may soon launch a laptop running on the new OS. A teaser shared by the company on a Chinese microblogging platform hints towards a new laptop with the ‘Ultimate Design’ branding that may soon hit the markets. While official details remain...
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Indian Startup Unveils System to Run AI Without Advanced Chips
Ziroh Labs, an artificial intelligence startup operating in India, collaborated with researchers at the country’s premier technology school to design an affordable system that it says can run large AI models without requiring advanced computing chips from the likes of Nvidia.
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Apple's iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16 Updates to Arrive With 'Dramatic' Redesign: Report
Apple is reportedly planning a major redesign of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16. The updated software will include a revamped interface aimed at simplifying device operation. While Apple Intelligence features continue expanding to more regions, the new interface could serve as a strategy to encourage users to upgrade fr...
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CERT-in Warns Of High-Risk Security Flaws In Apple Products
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning to Apple users concerning multiple vulnerabilities found in iPad, Mac and other models. The advisory was issued this week after the government agency discovered many security flaws in the operating system that powers Apple's tablets, iPhone models and laptops among others. These...
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Microsoft to Improve Windows Handheld Consoles With the 'Xbox Experience': Report
Microsoft is working on an improved interface for Windows on handheld consoles, according to a senior executive. While a few handheld gaming consoles, including the Lenovo Legion Go S and Acer Nitro Blaze 11 were unveiled at CES, Windows is a frustrating operating system to use on smaller devices.
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Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 Updated With Fix for Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday release includes crucial security updates for Windows laptops and desktops. Users should update immediately to address a publicly disclosed, actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. The update also fixes 30 remote code execution vulnerabilities and 41 other security flaws in Windows operating system compone...
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Google Reportedly Plans to Turn ChromeOS Into Android to Better Compete with iPad
Google has separate operating system (OS) versions based on the device type. There's Android for smartphones and ChromeOS for Chromebooks. However, there is one such product category where both the OSs overlap — tablets. That is not likely to be the case anymore, according to a new report. Google is said to be planning to embark on a project to f...
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Windows 11 ISOs for Arm-Based PCs and Virtual Machines Released by Microsoft
Microsoft has released Windows 11 disk image for Arm-based PCs. With its rollout, users can create bootable installation media or access Windows Setup from within a running copy of Windows to clean install the operating system (OS). However, those with an older Arm64 PC may require some additional workaround before being able to boot it.
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Apple’s macOS Sequoia Update Reportedly Causing Issues With Multiple Security Tools
Apple rolled out the global stable version of macOS 15 update, also known as macOS Sequoia, to all users on Monday. However, it appears the update has created some unexpected issues for users, especially around third-party security tools. As per a report, the Cupertino-based giant’s operating system (OS) is breaking down network-based security so...
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Apple Releases macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 for Eligible Devices: How to Download
macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 have been rolled out by Apple. These updates bring new features and customisation options to Apple devices. These software updates were initially showcased at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024). Future updates will include support for Apple Intelligence features on iPhone 15 Pro mod...
