#software-updates

#software-updates

Apple will release some of the biggest software updates for its iPhone, iPad and smartwatch on Monday, radically changing the way icons, the lock screen and the system looks, as well as adding features for compatible devices. Announced at the company's developer conference in June, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe introduce Apple's new Liquid Glass design, giving everything a softer, more rounded and semi-transparent look that has proved divisive. Here's what you need to know about the updates.

Samsung announced today that the company is unifying all of its smart products under the One UI software. That includes devices such as washing machines and refrigerators, not just smart home products. Similar to Huawei and its Harmony OS. The Korean tech giant aims to improve the way you interact with its products, provide a familiar experience and bring new features.

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Ubuntu 24.04.3 includes updates for bootloader on RISC-V hardware, better early boot networking configuration, and improvements to QEMU, lib-virt, and cloud-init.

The release of JobRunr 8.0 introduces Carbon Aware Job Processing, optimizing carbon footprint during job scheduling and utilizing ENTSO-E data for real-time emissions monitoring.

Camera Coach utilizes Gemini technology to provide real-time photography suggestions based on scene analysis, helping users improve their photography skills.

Support for Windows 11 SE-including software updates, technical assistance, and security fixes-will end in October 2026. While your device will continue to work, we recommend transitioning to a device that supports another edition of Windows 11 to ensure continued support and security.

Always make sure you're installing updates directly from the source. Right now, there are lots of 'fake update' scams making their way around the web.

Wing Python IDE version 11.0.2 enhances source code analysis and fixes integration issues with the ruff external code checker, along with other minor improvements.

The Next.js team has announced version 15.4, introducing crucial improvements to Turbopack. Turbopack now passes all of the team's 8,298 integration tests.

Rivian's 2026 Quad-Motor pickup truck and SUV offer 1,025 horsepower, 1,198 pound-feet of torque, and rapid acceleration from 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds.

When asked why the company didn't choose another SoC, Evangelidis said the new chip will clear the path to better software support - "5 & 7" instead of "4 & 4".

The Sonos Ace headphones, after a year on the market, have received significant software updates, enhancing their appeal and addressing previous customer complaints.

"HubSpot's new AI-powered pricing model introduces flexibility with a credit-based system, allowing customers to allocate resources effectively to AI tools and optimize usage."

With the integration of GitHub Copilot, developers can analyze logs and identify performance issues directly from the Aspire dashboard, enhancing overall efficiency.

This time, we're going to start with those deeper dives. A whole bunch of The Verge's staff has put in preorders and is now staring at tracking numbers or getting ready to line up to snag their unit tonight.

The decision by WhatsApp to discontinue support for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and 6 Plus underscores the evolving technology landscape and the need for up-to-date systems.

Google's decision to end software updates for the first-generation Nest Learning Thermostat impacts remote functionalities and reflects their challenges with diverse European heating systems.

Deno Land developers have reworked many aspects of the Deno language server, commonly referred to as Deno LSP, which provides auto-completion in the editor.

The error 0x80070643 after the WinRE update is a false indicator; users can simply ignore it as it doesn't affect functionality.