Rappler's latest stories on operating systems
Windows 7 gets patch reminding users of 2020 end-of-support date
The Windows 7 patch will begin sending notices of the impending end-of-support date beginning April 18
Huawei prepared own OS in case of Android, Windows ban
'We have prepared our own operating system. Should it ever happen that we can no longer use these systems, we would be prepared,' says Huawei executive Richard Yu
Future version of Windows 10 will reserve system space for updates
'With reserved storage, updates, apps, temporary files, and caches are less likely to take away from valuable free space and should continue to operate as expected,' Microsoft explains
Windows 10 edges out Windows 7 as most popular operating system
Net Applications' report says Windows 10 now has 39.22% market share compared to Windows 7, which has 36.9%
iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime rolls out on Wednesday
With the new update, FaceTime now supports 32 concurrent participants, up from 2
Google appeals record EU fine over Android
In its July decision, Brussels accuses Google of using the Android system's huge popularity on smartphones and tablets to promote the use of its own Google search engine and shut out rivals
Google hit with record 4.3-billion euro fine in EU over Android
(UPDATED) The new sanction nearly doubles the previous record EU anti-trust fine of 2.4 billion euros, which also targeted Google, in that case for the Silicon Valley titan's shopping comparison service in 2017. Google says it will appeal the fine
High Sierra flaw lets in anyone onto a Mac as admin
Apple is working on a software fix to the issue, but advises people to set a root password in the meantime to prevent unauthorized access
Apple releases macOS High Sierra update
macOS High Sierra is out and ready for users to download. Are you upgrading to the new operating system?
Windows 10 update set for October release
Release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will come the same day that Windows Mixed Reality headsets powered by the software hits the market Microsoft executive vice president of operating systems Terry Myerson says in a blog post
Everything you want to know about Windows 10 S
Here is a look at what Windows 10 S is what it isn t and who will benefit most from its features
Google rejects EU anti-trust charges over Android
Google responds to a long rapsheet of charges involving Android that the EU filed in April They include the claim that Google used practices such as making manufacturers pre install its search engine as the default in phones
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Android gets record 87.5% of smartphone market – survey
Android s leadership of the global smartphone market looks unassailable at the moment says Strategy Analytics Woody Oh
Apple launches MacOS Sierra, iOS 10 public betas
The public beta program will allow more people to test the software and features as well as report bugs that need to be addressed before the official release
Reminder: Free Windows 10 upgrades end July 29
An anniversary update for Windows 10 is also slated for August 2 so those who want access to that will want to upgrade sooner rather than later
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Android N officially named Android Nougat
Android N finally gets its official dessert related name after a few months in beta
Future Windows 10 update will stop updates when you're busy
Active Hours lets you specify up to 10 hours in a day where Windows will not install updates or bother you to ask for a restart of your computer
Rumor: Apple's OS X to be rebranded as MacOS?
A change in the branding would make MacOS in line with its cousins – tvOS iOS and watchOS
Whatsapp to end support for older mobile operating systems
Whatsapp says the move is meant to let the company focus its efforts on mobile platforms the vast majority of people use
Samsung pushing Android 6.0 to its latest phones
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are the first two devices that will be getting the Android 6 0 Marshmallow upgrade
Microsoft: 74 companies to pre-install its apps on Android
This means that Microsoft’s apps – such as Office Skype and OneDrive – will be hitting a wider number of Android devices in the future
ISIS has an Android app for encrypted chat
The AlRawi app cannot be downloaded from Google Play and must be instead installed manually
Windows 10 now on 200 million devices worldwide
The adoption rate of Windows 10 is also reportedly faster than that of Windows 7 and 8 outpacing Windows 7 by nearly 140 and Windows 8 by nearly 400
North Korea's Redstar OS brings totalitarianism to computing
RedStar takes Linux s open source development but strips away the rationale behind Linux and computing in general
iOS 9 now on 66% of all compatible devices
25 of Apple device owners are still using iOS 8 while another 9 are on earlier versions of iOS
Cebu Pacific flights delayed, cancelled over new operations system upgrade
3rd UPDATE The Manila International Airport Authority also suspends its daily 1:30 3:30 am closure of the runways to allow Cebu Pacific extra time to operate its flights
Windows 10 free upgrade goes live in 190 countries
Windows 10 can be picked up on most Windows 7 and Windows 8 1 PCs via an app downloaded onto your computer
Windows 10 to launch to Insiders first, phased release follows
Windows 10 will launch on July 29
Windows 10 to launch July 29
Existing legitimate users of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows 8 1 can get Windows 10 via a free upgrade for the first year after launch
IOS 9, OS X 10.11 to focus on quality
Insiders spill the goods on the future of Apple’s operating systems and the company s older devices
Android Lollipop on 1.6% of devices in just 3 months
While Android Kitkat and Jelly Bean still lead the pack the adoption rate of Android Lollipop has finally become significant enough for Google to add it to its charts
Windows 10 free for Windows 7, 8.1 users for first year
The free upgrade offer will be available for the first year of Windows 10 s launch for all Windows 7 8 1 and Phone 8 1 machines and devices
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Microsoft patches Sandworm vulnerability
The vulnerability allows for someone to remotely execute code on another s computer if a user opens a compromised file with a specially crafted OLE object
Microsoft announces Windows 10
Joe Belfiore of Microsoft: We want all these Windows 7 users to have the sentiment that yesterday they were driving a first generation Prius and now with Windows 10 it s like a Tesla
New Apple mobile software arrives Sept 17
The iOS 8 mobile operating system will be available free for download to many iPhone and iPad models and will be pre installed on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Microsoft announcing September 30 Windows event
The September 30 event is meant to introduce developers and enterprise level consumers to the next step for Windows operating systems
China confirms Microsoft probe for monopoly actions
China s State Administration for Industry and Commerce says it has set up a case to investigate Microsoft for alleged monopoly actions
Google previews latest version of Android
Google previews Android L at Google I O 2014
Apple opens OS X Mavericks Beta to all
Known as the OS X Beta Seed Program the initiative lets users run pre release builds of Apple s computer operating system Mac OS
Windows 8.1 Update: What to expect
Here s a quick list of some of the functional improvements that are coming in Windows 8 1 Update which is expected to arrive later in the day
Microsoft to stop selling Windows 7 PCs October 31
Microsoft ceases selling consumer grade machines with Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium or Ultimate pre installed on October 31
TechRap: Samsung Galaxy S5 rumor round-up
China s mobile operating system Cherry Mobile s high end phone with stylus and Samsung Galaxy S5 rumors
Microsoft releases Windows 8.1, in restart
The revamped version brings back the start button which disappeared last year
Apple finalizes October event
Apple is set to announce something new on October 22
Windows 8.1 ad brings Start back
Microsoft s latest ad for Windows 8 1 reintroduces the Start button
WebHits: Android KitKat
KitKat s Chief Breaks Officer describes why KitKat 4 4 is the future of confectionery
Android KitKat and 1 billion activations
With 1 billion Activations under its belt Google announces Android 4 4 KitKat
