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Operating systems, Others

Apple releases watchOS 10.2 beta 4 to developers with watch face tweaks

November 28, 2023

Via: BGR

A few days after seeding the watchOS 10.2 beta 3, Apple is now releasing watchOS 10.2 beta 4 to developers as the testing cycle continues. Although we still don’t know much about changes with the Apple Watch operating system, Cupertino […]


iOS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers

November 28, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today released the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple released the the third betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. The biggest […]


iOS, Operating systems

iOS 17.1.2 Update for iPhone Likely to Be Released This Week

November 27, 2023

Via: MacRumors

As a minor update, iOS 17.1.2 should be focused on bug fixes, but it’s unclear exactly which issues might be addressed. Some users have continued to experience Wi-Fi issues on iOS 17.1.1, so perhaps iOS 17.1.2 will include the same […]


Application Software, Software Category

Google Maps error leads unsuspecting travelers into the middle of the Mojave desert

November 27, 2023

Via: TechSpot

According to SFGate, Shelby Easler, her brother Austin, and their partners were driving back to Los Angeles from Las Vegas on November 19, using Google Maps for navigation. The group reportedly decided to take an alternative route off Interstate 15 […]


Development Software, Software Category

How to write reusable Java code

November 22, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

Writing reusable code is a vital skill for every software developer, and every engineer must know how to maximize code reuse. Nowadays, developers often use the excuse that there is no need to bother with writing high-quality code because microservices […]


iOS, Operating systems

The MacRumors Show: iOS 18’s AI Features

November 17, 2023

Via: MacRumors

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the widely rumored array of AI features heading for iOS 18 and Apple’s other major software updates in 2024. Supply chain checks suggest that Apple is building servers to deliver […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 and 11 activation issues, says it is investigating

November 16, 2023

Via: TechSpot

According to aggrieved users, the problem affects Windows 10/11 installations that were legally activated using Windows 7/8 product keys as part of a free upgrade offer from Microsoft. However, following last month’s update some of those installations are reportedly getting […]


Development Software, Software Category

What’s new and improved in Microsoft’s .NET 8

November 16, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

One of the recurring themes of recent developer platform and tool releases, especially around .NET, is developer productivity. That’s not surprising, considering the current economic climate and its impact on staffing levels. We’ve all been tasked to do more with […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.2

November 15, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today seeded the third public beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.2 update, allowing non-developers to test out the software ahead of its release. The third public beta comes two weeks after the second public beta. Beta testers can […]


Development Software, Software Category

How leadership can empower developers in the AI era

November 14, 2023

Via: CIO

Imposter syndrome—doubting your abilities to the point that you feel like a fraud—is an evergreen topic of conversation among software developers. For many devs, the explosion of GenAI and AI-powered coding tools makes feeling like an imposter more inevitable than […]


Development Software, Software Category

Rust compiler front end gains parallel execution

November 14, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

Parallel execution is being added to the Rust compiler front end to significantly reduce compile times, according to a November 9 announcement of the parallel rustc working group. Currently in an experimental stage, the parallel front end is due to […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft reflects on 20 years of Windows Patch Tuesday

November 10, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday is 20 years old, and 1.4 billion monthly active Windows devices still require constant updates to keep users’ data safe. The company’s official Windows blog posted an abridged version of the Patch Tuesday and Windows security history, […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds Second Public Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.2

November 10, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today seeded the second public beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.2 update, allowing non-developers to test out the software ahead of its release. The second public beta comes two weeks after the first public beta. Beta testers can […]


Software Category, System Software

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2

November 9, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today introduced a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning model and the new USB-C model. The new firmware is version 6B32, up from the 6A305 firmware introduced in October. Apple does not provide […]


Operating systems, Windows

17 ways to speed up Windows 10

November 9, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Want your Windows 10 PC to run faster? We’re here to help. By tweaking some of the operating settings, your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues. And if you’re already running Windows 11, we’ve […]


Operating systems, Others

Android 14’s storage disaster gets patched, but your data might be gone

November 7, 2023

Via: Ars Technica

It’s the start of November, and that means a new Android security patch. Google claims this one is fixing a high-profile Android 14 storage bug that was locking some people out of their devices. The November Security Bulletin contains the […]


Development Software, Software Category

What Does the New AI Executive Order Mean for Development, Innovation?

November 2, 2023

Via: InformationWeek

The EU’s AI Act, the first comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence, is expected to be adopted within the next couple of years. The United States recently joined the EU in answering the mounting calls for the regulation […]


iOS, Operating systems

Apple Preparing to Release iOS 17.1.1 Update for iPhone

November 2, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple appears to be internally testing an iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software in our website’s analytics logs this week. iOS 17.1.1 will almost certainly be focused on bug fixes, but it’s unclear exactly […]


Operating systems, Others

3 tough questions about Samsung’s Android 14 accomplishment

November 1, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Well, my friends, hell has officially frozen over. Samsung, the company traditionally associated with slow and unpredictable Android software updates, has started sending out the latest and greatest Android version to owners of its current-gen Galaxy S23 flagship phone. Make […]


Application Software, Software Category

Snowflake to add developer tools to Snowpark, plans cost management feature

November 1, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

At its annual Snowday conference on Wednesday, cloud-based data warehouse company Snowflake unveiled new development interfaces and machine learning features for its Snowpark developer framework. The new tools, which are mostly in preview, include Snowflake Notebooks, Snowpark ML Modelling API, […]