Tag: Operating system

Is Apple really making driving safer with iOS11?

Like many millions of others no doubt, I've just downloaded Apple's latest operating system, iOS11. It's easy to be cynical (and I do wonder if it will mysteriously drain the battery more quickly thereby pushing me into purchasing an iPhone 8 when it launches tomorrow). However so far I've been quite impressed. As well as…

10 things you need to know about Windows 10 – released July 29th

Microsoft has announced the next generation of its operating system, Windows 10, is due to be released on 29 July. Here are 10 things you need to know about the software giant's latest OS.  1. Customers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will be able to upgrade to the next-generation OS for FREE 2. Operating across all…

Windows 8 Blue update screenshots leak: IE 11 spotted

Windows Blue, the forthcoming update to the Windows 8 operating system, has been leaked in a series of screenshots at WinForum, giving us a good look at what Microsoft have planned next for their latest OS. Among the changes coming…

Windows 8 set for October launch, says new report

Windows 8 will be avaialble to PC users across the globe from October of this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report cites sources with a knowledge of the Redmond-based company's release schedule, stating that work on…

Key Lime Pie next, NEXT flavour of Android?

We're still awaiting confirmation that the next update of Google's Android OS will be called Jelly Bean, but already we've got a rumoured flavour for the update set to follow that one too. It seems Key Lime Pie will…

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean to take on Windows 8 from this summer?

A new report suggests that Google are preparing to launch the latest version of their Android mobile operating system this summer, in preparation for a full frontal attack from Microsoft's Windows 8 desktop and mobile OS duo. Android version 5.0,…

BlackBerry lose trademark battle for BBX

RIM have lost a trademark battle to name their next-generation tablet and mobile operating system BBX. The US Federal Court has ruled that the name is too similar to a product owned by Mexican tech company BASIS International LTD, who…

Parallels Desktop 7 unleashing the power in Apple

We all know that Apple produce some of the most powerful laptops and desktops that need no configuration at all. The build quality of the computers is second to none, im actually writing this on a four year old…