Tag: updates

New Kindle Scribe update adds a long-awaited feature

The Kindle Scribe is a stellar device for a certain type of person, and this new update means it works even better with Microsoft Word.

The BlackBerry Key2 shows why software updates really matter

Nostalgia prompted a return to the BlackBerry Key2, and while the keyboard welcomed us, the unacceptable treatment of the software definitely didn't.

Twitter finally enables tabbed option to toggle between home and latest tweets

Twitter's latest update enables users to see their home and latest tweets in different tabs instead of toggling.

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 21H1, its first major update for this year

Microsoft has finally revealed the first major update to Windows 10 for this year. It's appropriately named Windows 10 21H1.

iPhone 5 owners, update your device today to keep it working

If you have an iPhone 5, you'll need to update its software today to keep it working. Apple has warned that without an iOS update, online services on the device will stop working.

Windows 10 to eat even more disk space as ‘reserved storage’ for updates

The next major update of Windows 10 will change the way the operating system manages disk space by setting aside at least 7GB as reserved storage. This reserve storage will be used for installing updates and cannot be removed from the OS.The post Windows 10 to eat even more disk space as ‘reserved storage’ for updates appeared first on Digital Trends.

Windows 10 to allow users to pause updates for up to seven days

Windows 10 updates have been a source of consternation for some time. But now there is some good news on the horizon for frustrated Windows 10 users, as updates will no longer happen automatically and can be paused for up to seven days.The post Windows 10 to allow users to pause updates for up to seven days appeared first on Digital Trends.

Who is likely to update your Android phone more often? AOSMark aims to find out

Updates on Android phones haven't always been the most reliable -- and some manufacturers are worse than others. AOSMark is looking to name and shame the worst offenders and highlight the best companies.The post Who is likely to update your Android phone more often? AOSMark aims to find out appeared first on Digital Trends.

Hitting ‘Check for updates’ in Windows 10 opts you into beta releases

Users who are careful about keeping their system updated should watch out -- Microsoft revealed this week that clicking the Check for updates button in Windows can opt you in to testing beta code.The post Hitting ‘Check for updates’ in Windows 10 opts you into beta releases appeared first on Digital Trends.

iOS 12 is more evidence you should buy an iPhone, not an Android phone

The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 12, will be compatible with devices all the way back to 2013’s iPhone 5S. Android phones from the same era didn’t even see 2016’s software update. It’s further evidence you should buy an iPhone, if you care about software updates, which you really should.The post iOS 12 is more evidence you should buy an iPhone, not an Android phone appeared first on Digital Trends.

LG opens ‘Software Upgrade Center’ to accelerate Android updates

Despite repeated promises of change by Google and its various hardware partners, slow and spotty rollouts are still the rule

No more security updates for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

It seems that the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have come to the end of their lifespan, after Samsung removed both devices from its list of models that will receive regular updates from the manufacturer.The post No more security updates for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge appeared first on Digital Trends.

We may see the Spring Creators Update arriving soon to Windows 10

Some additional information has surfaced indicating that the next major version of Windows 10 will be the Spring Creators Update and it is arriving soon with a few new features and additional polish.The post We may see the Spring Creators Update arriving soon to Windows 10 appeared first on Digital Trends.

iOS 12 and new MacOS may let Mac users download iPad apps

Despite Apple's focus on performance and security in iOS 12, including some features being delayed until iOS 13, the company still plans to implement an update that will allow Macs to download and use iPad apps.The post iOS 12 and new MacOS may let Mac users download iPad apps appeared first on Digital Trends.

iOS 12 and new MacOS may let Mac users download iPad apps

Despite Apple's focus on performance and security in iOS 12, including some features being delayed until iOS 13, the company still plans to implement an update that will allow Macs to download and use iPad apps.The post iOS 12 and new MacOS may let Mac users download iPad apps appeared first on Digital Trends.

Android Wear 2.8 update brings readability updates for your wrist

There's never been a better time to own an Android Wear-powered smartwatch. But what can you expect from the latest updates? Find out here, from simple updates that change notifications, to larger overhauls of the system.The post Android Wear 2.8 update brings readability updates for your wrist appeared first on Digital Trends.

Microsoft’s ‘Meltdown’ updates are reportedly bricking AMD PCs

Following reports of unbootable machines, Microsoft has halted updates of its Meltdown and Spectre security patches for AMD computers, according

LG’s enhanced G6+ has more storage and premium sound

LG's G6 is a nice smartphone that has sold pretty well so far, but with the arrival of Samsung's stellar

Google’s Project Treble could mean faster updates for your Android phone

Google's Project Treble, a feature of Android O, could make Android software updates faster than ever before. It is all thanks to a revamped framework which requires much less modification than before.The post Google’s Project Treble could mean faster updates for your Android phone appeared first on Digital Trends.

Linksys Velop mesh gets bridge mode, routers score new parental controls

Linksys is updating its Velop mesh network solution and App Enabled routers with new features and bug fixes, including a new bridge mode for the former and parental controls for the latter.The post Linksys Velop mesh gets bridge mode, routers score new parental controls appeared first on Digital Trends.

Linksys adds bridge mode to Velop mesh, parental controls to App Enabled routers

Linksys is updating its Velop mesh network solution and App Enabled routers with new features and bug fixes, including a new bridge mode for the former and parental controls for the latter.The post Linksys adds bridge mode to Velop mesh, parental controls to App Enabled routers appeared first on Digital Trends.

AMD updates latest Ryzen drivers with new power plan to boost performance

Anyone looking to optimize a Ryzen-based system is likely keeping up with the latest driver and software updates. With those people in mind, AMD released its latest AMD Ryzen chipset drivers with an eye on improving performance.The post AMD updates latest Ryzen drivers with new power plan to boost performance appeared first on Digital Trends.

Microsoft releases second April update for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book

Microsoft continues to pay attention to its current Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book machines, releasing the second set of driver updates this month for each machine aimed at improving performance and stability.The post Microsoft releases second April update for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book appeared first on Digital Trends.

Firefox 53 adds Quantum Compositor for a more stable experience and compact themes

Mozilla has updated its Firefox browser with some welcome features. The latest version is Firefox 53, and it focuses on giving web pages more focus and making Firefox more stable.The post Firefox 53 adds Quantum Compositor for a more stable experience and compact themes appeared first on Digital Trends.

Google plans faster updates for all Android phones in 2017

If you didn't get a timely update on your Moto, Samsung or HTC device, but your friend over there with

Windows 10 fix will prevent updates from wrecking your day

Horror stories abound on the internet about forced Windows 10 updates screwing up presentations and other crucial work, so Microsoft

Facebook is streamlining its Messenger app for Android, adding “M” integration

It would appear that the popular messaging app Facebook Messenger is undergoing a bit of a redesign, as well as an integration of the social network's personal assistant named "M." The updates apply to the Android version of the app.The post Facebook is streamlining its Messenger app for Android, adding “M” integration appeared first on Digital Trends.

Patch Tuesday may have been delayed, but Windows still has an update for you

Microsoft decided to delay its February 2017 Patch Tuesday update for a month, due to some issues with the update package. However, the company has decided to release an Adobe Flash Player update in the meantime.The post Patch Tuesday may have been delayed, but Windows still has an update for you appeared first on Digital Trends.

You can stop waiting: Microsoft’s February 2017 Patch Tuesday now happens in March

Every now and then, something happens to interrupt Microsoft's update schedule, usually due to some show-stopper bug that would mean an update would cause more problems than it solves. February 2017 is just such an occasion.The post You can stop waiting: Microsoft’s February 2017 Patch Tuesday now happens in March appeared first on Digital Trends.

Microsoft makes creating Windows 10 Sticky Notes even easier with jump list support

The latest update to the Windows 10 Sticky Note app adds another way to create a new note. Now, you can right-click the Sticky Notes taskbar icon and create a new note from the jump list.The post Microsoft makes creating Windows 10 Sticky Notes even easier with jump list support appeared first on Digital Trends.