The latest version of Ubuntu is out today, bringing new and updated features including a new App Center for finding, downloading, and installing software, support for storing encryption keys for full-disk encryption in a TPM (Trusted Platform Module), and support for new hardware including single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi 5 and SiFive HiFive Pro […]
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Google releases Android 14 (and a Pixel Feature Drop with more features for Google phones)
3 Comments on Google releases Android 14 (and a Pixel Feature Drop with more features for Google phones)Android 14 is now rolling out to Google Pixel phones, and should be coming soon to phones from other companies. Among other things, the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system brings new customization features to the home screen and lock screen, updated privacy, security, and accessibility features, and automatic framing during video calls. Google […]
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Fairphone releases Android 13 for the Fairphone 4
Most modern smartphone makers release several new models every year. Dutch company Fairphone takes a slower, more deliberate approach, releasing one new phone every few years… but offering long-term support for hardware as it ages. So a little over a month after introducing the Fairphone 5, the company has announced an official Android 13 update […]
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Microsoft ends free upgrades from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 or 11
When Microsoft launched Windows 10 in 2015, the company promised that users running Windows 7 or Windows 8 would be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free until July 29, 2016. And after that date came and went, many folks noticed that they could still upgrade without paying a penny. And when Windows 11 […]
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Windows 11 update is coming September 26 with AI-powered Copilot and updates for File Explorer, Paint, and other features
5 Comments on Windows 11 update is coming September 26 with AI-powered Copilot and updates for File Explorer, Paint, and other featuresThe next major update to Windows 11 is coming next week, and it will bring some of the biggest changes we’ve seen in a while. When the update to Windows 11 22H2 update arrives on September 26, 2023 it will bring a new design for File Explorer, all those new MS Paint features we’ve seen […]
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Fairphone releases Android 13 for the Fairphone 3 and 3+
Dutch smartphone maker Fairphone doesn’t release new products very often. Instead the company focuses on long-term sustainability by selling modular, repairable phones (and spare parts) and offering long-term software support. The latest case in point? The company has just released an Android 13 update for the Fairphone 3, a smartphone that originally shipped with Android […]
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Debian 12 “Bookworm” released with Linux kernel 6.1 and a new non-free firmware repository
12 Comments on Debian 12 “Bookworm” released with Linux kernel 6.1 and a new non-free firmware repositoryDebian is one of the oldest GNU/Linux distributions, and it continues to serve as the foundation for many other Linux-based operating systems including Ubuntu, Kali, MX, and the Raspberry Pi OS, among others. The operating system is also known for emphasizing stability over flashy new features, and it can take a long time for new […]
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Lilbits: Reddit’s third-party app apocalypse is upon us
Reddit is one of the world’s most popular websites… but for years many of the folks reading and participating in discussions on Reddit have relied on third-party apps that offer a different user interface, advanced features, accessibility features, and/or an ad-free experience. Now many of the developers of those apps have announced they’ll be shutting […]
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You don’t need to pay $99 for a developer account to try iOS 17 or macOS 14 beta
Apple typically releases public betas of its upcoming operating systems for users that want to try out new features before they’re available to the general public. But those are usually only released after the company offers earlier previews to developers who have to pay $99 to join the Apple Developer program. But when Apple released developer […]
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Ubuntu 23.04 “Lunar Lobster” brings a new installer, GNOME 44, and promotes Steam to stable
6 Comments on Ubuntu 23.04 “Lunar Lobster” brings a new installer, GNOME 44, and promotes Steam to stableCanonical is releasing the next major update to its popular Ubuntu GNU/Linux distribution today. Ubuntu 23.04, also known by the code name “Lunar Lobster,” introduces a new operating system installer, an updated default desktop environment, updates to many pre-installed applications, and smoother downloads and installation of applications packaged in the snap format. The company is […]