https://www.neowin.net/news/tag/os/ Neowin News Feed for: Os en-us Neowin Ignition News editor@neowin.net (Managing Editor) developers@neowin.net (Neowin Developers) 5 https://www.neowin.net/images/pegasus/icon.png https://www.neowin.net https://www.neowin.net/news/you-can-totally-install-freebsd-on-these-laptops-without-issues-claims-os-maintainer/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2025/05/1747492160_freebsd_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>A new initiative highlights which laptops can run FreeBSD without issues, indicating broader hardware support than many might expect. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/you-can-totally-install-freebsd-on-these-laptops-without-issues-claims-os-maintainer/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:46:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/you-can-totally-install-freebsd-on-these-laptops-without-issues-claims-os-maintainer/ #FreeBSD #Laptop #OSS #Windows @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/google-ending-support-for-android-44-kitkat-after-nearly-10-years/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/07/1690230689_el_androide_libre_126499624_180114149_1706x960_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Google will no longer support Android 4.4 KitKat on Google Play Services after August 2023. The company says less than 1% of active devices use KitKat, making it inefficient to maintain. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/google-ending-support-for-android-44-kitkat-after-nearly-10-years/">Read more...</a> Omer Dursun Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:54:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/google-ending-support-for-android-44-kitkat-after-nearly-10-years/ #Android #Google #KitKat https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-and-a34-5g-offer-high-end-features-and-4-years-of-android-os-updates/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/03/1678889563_samsung_galaxy_a_series_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Samsung&#039;s latest additions to its Galaxy A series include Galaxy A54 5G and A34 5G. The two devices come in a range of colors and will be available in March, starting with Europe and Southeast Asia. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-and-a34-5g-offer-high-end-features-and-4-years-of-android-os-updates/">Read more...</a> Fiza Ali Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:44:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-and-a34-5g-offer-high-end-features-and-4-years-of-android-os-updates/ #Samsung #Galaxy #A54 #A34 #5G @Fiza_Aliii https://www.neowin.net/news/oneplus-11-launches-in-china-a-month-ahead-of-its-global-release/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/09/1662984123_oneplus_11_render_4_edit_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Even though the global release of the OnePlus 11 is a month away, it has launched in China. It will be available for purchase in two colors on Jan 7 for 3999 yuan, equalling around $580. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/oneplus-11-launches-in-china-a-month-ahead-of-its-global-release/">Read more...</a> Fiza Ali Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:54:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/oneplus-11-launches-in-china-a-month-ahead-of-its-global-release/ #OnePlus #OnePlus11 #Cloud11 @Fiza_Aliii https://www.neowin.net/news/tizen-os-from-samsung-is-now-open-for-use-on-other-tv-brands/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/10/1665412240_samsung_tv_running_tizen_os_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Samsung Electronics today announced it will partner with leading ODM (Original Development Manufacturing) to use its OS platform Tizen. This will give users access to a tried and tested platform. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/tizen-os-from-samsung-is-now-open-for-use-on-other-tv-brands/">Read more...</a> Hemant Saxena Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:48:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/tizen-os-from-samsung-is-now-open-for-use-on-other-tv-brands/ #Samsung #Tizen #OS #TVs @HeMaNt8711 https://www.neowin.net/news/raspberry-pi-os-is-now-available-as-a-64-bit-download/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2021/07/1627004689_rasp-pi_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Raspberry Pi Foundation has made a 64-bit version of its operating system available. It won&#039;t run on all Raspberry Pi hardware but it should on some of the more modern hardware. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/raspberry-pi-os-is-now-available-as-a-64-bit-download/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:24:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/raspberry-pi-os-is-now-available-as-a-64-bit-download/ #RaspberryPi @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/xiaomi-debuts-miui-13-with-support-for-the-artificial-intelligence-of-things/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2021/12/1640734328_miui-13_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Xiaomi has announced MIUI 13. The new update improves system fluidity and improves interoperability with IoT devices through the new Mi Smart Hub software which is launching in beta. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/xiaomi-debuts-miui-13-with-support-for-the-artificial-intelligence-of-things/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:42:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/xiaomi-debuts-miui-13-with-support-for-the-artificial-intelligence-of-things/ #Xiaomi #MIUI13 @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/oneplus-9t-is-canceled-2022-flagship-to-run-on-new-os/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2021/06/1623849280_oneplus_and_oppo_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the OnePlus 9T has been canceled. Furthermore, its 2022 flagship will feature a new OS, which is the unification of OnePlus&#039; OxygenOS and Oppo&#039;s ColorOS. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/oneplus-9t-is-canceled-2022-flagship-to-run-on-new-os/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:38:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/oneplus-9t-is-canceled-2022-flagship-to-run-on-new-os/ #OnePlus9T #Oppo @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-702/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/04/1493038686_unetbootin_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-702/">Read more...</a> Razvan Serea Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:40:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-702/ https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-700/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/04/1493038686_unetbootin_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-700/">Read more...</a> Razvan Serea Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:34:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-700/ https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-681/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/04/1493038686_unetbootin_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-681/">Read more...</a> Razvan Serea Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:08:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-681/ https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-677/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/04/1493038686_unetbootin_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-677/">Read more...</a> Razvan Serea Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:28:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-677/ https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-675/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/04/1493038686_unetbootin_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-675/">Read more...</a> Razvan Serea Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:20:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-675/ https://www.neowin.net/news/kaios-developer-portal-launches-to-help-programmers-create-apps-for-the-platform/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2019/09/1568386570_newsletter_developer-protal_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>KaiOS Technologies has announced the official launch of the KaiOS Developer Portal. The portal contains a lot of useful content for developers to get started building their own KaiOS apps. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/kaios-developer-portal-launches-to-help-programmers-create-apps-for-the-platform/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:18:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/kaios-developer-portal-launches-to-help-programmers-create-apps-for-the-platform/ #KaiOS #Developers @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/android-phone-makers-in-eu-may-have-to-pay-up-to-40-per-phone-for-google-apps/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2025/09/1758868757_1280x720-ghost-white-solid-color-background-fotor-20250926113833_medium.webp" alt="" /></div>A confidential document reveals that Google could be charging Android phone manufacturers in Europe as much as $40 per device under a new licensing deal in response to the EU&#039;s antitrust decision. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/android-phone-makers-in-eu-may-have-to-pay-up-to-40-per-phone-for-google-apps/">Read more...</a> Jay Bonggolto Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:16:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/android-phone-makers-in-eu-may-have-to-pay-up-to-40-per-phone-for-google-apps/ #Google #Android #EU @JayBonggolto https://www.neowin.net/news/huawei-has-been-developing-its-own-os-for-smartphones-tablets-and-pcs/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/03/1488544573_img_2241_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The United States has been investigating Huawei since 2012. Since that time, Huawei has apparently been working on its own OS, that can be used for smartphones, tablets, and also PCs. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/huawei-has-been-developing-its-own-os-for-smartphones-tablets-and-pcs/">Read more...</a> Timi Cantisano Sat, 28 Apr 2018 09:12:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/huawei-has-been-developing-its-own-os-for-smartphones-tablets-and-pcs/ @timicantisano https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-34-released-fixing-meltdown-vulnerability/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/01/tails-logo-flat-inverted_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Tails operating system has been upgraded to version 3.4. It&#039;s quite important that users upgrade to this release as it fixes Meltdown and partially fixes the Spectre vulnerability. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-34-released-fixing-meltdown-vulnerability/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:10:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-34-released-fixing-meltdown-vulnerability/ @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/source-code-for-apple-lisa-os-could-be-released-next-year/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/12/1514422404_apple_retro_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Despite being a commercial failure, the Apple Lisa will hopefully see the source code for its operating system and applications released to the public via the Computer History Museum sometime in 2018. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/source-code-for-apple-lisa-os-could-be-released-next-year/">Read more...</a> Boyd Chan Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:02:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/source-code-for-apple-lisa-os-could-be-released-next-year/ @therealboydchan https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-32-released-with-several-changes-and-linux-412/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/01/tails-logo-flat-inverted_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The team behind the privacy-oriented Linux distribution, Tails, has released a new update. Tails 3.2 comes with Linux Kernel 4.12.12 which supports NVIDIA Maxwell graphics cards and other hardware. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-32-released-with-several-changes-and-linux-412/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:46:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-32-released-with-several-changes-and-linux-412/ @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/creators-update-now-on-725-of-windows-10-pcs-according-to-adduplex/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/03/1490026417_windows-10-creators-update-final-pc-06_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>According to the latest monthly report by advertising firm AdDuplex, the Creators Update is now installed on 72.5% of Windows 10 PCs, a considerable increase from the 65.6% reported last month. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/creators-update-now-on-725-of-windows-10-pcs-according-to-adduplex/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:24:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/creators-update-now-on-725-of-windows-10-pcs-according-to-adduplex/ @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/bill-gates-has-made-the-move-to-android-has-no-love-for-an-iphone/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/06/2qxsv95.jpg_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>As with almost every Microsoft fan at this point, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has also left the company&#039;s mobile platform and switched to Android, adding one more to Google&#039;s legion of users. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/bill-gates-has-made-the-move-to-android-has-no-love-for-an-iphone/">Read more...</a> Muhammad Jarir Kanji Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:42:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/bill-gates-has-made-the-move-to-android-has-no-love-for-an-iphone/ @mjkanji https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-31-has-been-released-but-youll-need-to-do-a-manual-upgrade/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/01/tails-logo-flat-inverted_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The team behind the anonymity operating system, Tails, released a new update for users to take advantage of. Unfortunately, automatic upgrades from Tails 3.0.1 have been disabled. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-31-has-been-released-but-youll-need-to-do-a-manual-upgrade/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:16:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-31-has-been-released-but-youll-need-to-do-a-manual-upgrade/ @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/netmarketshare-microsoft-edge-stagnates-even-as-windows-10-usage-increases/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/10/wp_20151006_13_09_04_pro_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>In the latest OS and browser market share reports from NetMarketShare, Microsoft Edge stagnated at less than 6%, while Windows 10 grew to capture almost 28% of the market at the cost of Windows 7. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/netmarketshare-microsoft-edge-stagnates-even-as-windows-10-usage-increases/">Read more...</a> Gurkaran Singh Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:16:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/netmarketshare-microsoft-edge-stagnates-even-as-windows-10-usage-increases/ @karansingh990 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-7-loses-market-share-in-latest-reports/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/01/win7-wallpaper-large_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>While the market share report from two separate firms shows various contrasting aspects, one thing that both the reports agree on is the statement that Windows 7 is losing market share. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-7-loses-market-share-in-latest-reports/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Sat, 01 Jul 2017 13:56:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-7-loses-market-share-in-latest-reports/ @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/new-tails-30-is-based-on-debian-9/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/01/tails-logo-flat-inverted_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Tail 3.0 has been released. It is the first version of the privacy OS to be based on the upcoming Debian 9. Tails 3.0 brings a new greeter, the culmination of three years work and updated software. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/new-tails-30-is-based-on-debian-9/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:52:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/new-tails-30-is-based-on-debian-9/ @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-market-share-continues-to-increase-as-xp-falls-below-7-for-the-first-time/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/04/img_0456_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Latest reports indicate that Windows 10 and Windows 7 have grown in market share, whereas Windows XP has faced a considerable decline, and fallen below 7% for the first time, according to one firm. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-market-share-continues-to-increase-as-xp-falls-below-7-for-the-first-time/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:16:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-market-share-continues-to-increase-as-xp-falls-below-7-for-the-first-time/ @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/support-for-the-original-version-of-windows-10-has-ended/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2014/09/windows-10-logo-dark-04_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The original version of Windows 10 - that is version 1507 - is reaching the end of its lifecycle. Microsoft will no longer be issuing security updates to machines running this iteration of the OS. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/support-for-the-original-version-of-windows-10-has-ended/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Tue, 09 May 2017 10:50:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/support-for-the-original-version-of-windows-10-has-ended/ @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/heres-another-look-at-fuchsia-googles-other-operating-system/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/05/1494266456_googlefuchsia_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>In August last year, reports emerged that Google was working on a unified OS for phones, tablets, PCs, and IoT. Now, we can take another look at the rather interestingly codenamed &quot;Fuchsia&quot; OS. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/heres-another-look-at-fuchsia-googles-other-operating-system/">Read more...</a> Florin Bodnarescu Mon, 08 May 2017 20:56:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/heres-another-look-at-fuchsia-googles-other-operating-system/ https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-638/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2017/04/1493038686_unetbootin_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. You can either let UNetbootin <a href="https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-638/">Read more...</a> Razvan Serea Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:18:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/software/unetbootin-638/ https://www.neowin.net/news/statcounter-android-dethrones-windows-as-the-most-used-operating-system/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/11/1479824447_android-mascot-01_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft&#039;s Windows has held the crown of being the most-used operating system in the world for over two decades. But its reign has come to an end as Google&#039;s Android has trumped its rival OS. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/statcounter-android-dethrones-windows-as-the-most-used-operating-system/">Read more...</a> Gurkaran Singh Mon, 03 Apr 2017 18:00:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/statcounter-android-dethrones-windows-as-the-most-used-operating-system/ @karansingh990 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-edges-closer-towards-25-market-share-as-windows-7-approaches-50/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/06/windows-logo-hero-main_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>NetMarketShare&#039;s latest report shows that Windows 10 is now being used by nearly 25% of all users, with Windows 7 being utilized by almost 50%. The report indicates a positive trend for Microsoft. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-edges-closer-towards-25-market-share-as-windows-7-approaches-50/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Sun, 01 Jan 2017 17:20:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-edges-closer-towards-25-market-share-as-windows-7-approaches-50/ @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/russian-government-certifies-jollas-sailfish-os-as-first-official-android-alternative/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/05/russia-jolla_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Jolla&#039;s Android/iOS alternative Sailfish mobile OS has achieved domestic certification in Russia, amid attempts by the Russian government to reduce reliance on Western tech giants. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/russian-government-certifies-jollas-sailfish-os-as-first-official-android-alternative/">Read more...</a> Jett Goldsmith Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:36:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/russian-government-certifies-jollas-sailfish-os-as-first-official-android-alternative/ @JettGoldsmith https://www.neowin.net/news/cyanogen-will-be-shifting-focus-from-making-its-own-os-to-modular-software-components/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/03/cyanogenmod_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Cyanogen has announced that the company will be shifting focus from its homebrewed Cyanogen OS to selling modular pieces of the OS to different manufacturers for a more customisable experience. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/cyanogen-will-be-shifting-focus-from-making-its-own-os-to-modular-software-components/">Read more...</a> Muhammad Jarir Kanji Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:18:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/cyanogen-will-be-shifting-focus-from-making-its-own-os-to-modular-software-components/ @mjkanji https://www.neowin.net/news/elementary-os-loki-04-stable-has-been-released/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/04/elementaryos_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Elementary OS team have released a stable version of Loki which previously went through two betas. Loki is built on top of Ubuntu 16.04 and provides a number of improvements over Freya. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/elementary-os-loki-04-stable-has-been-released/">Read more...</a> Steven Johns Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:24:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/elementary-os-loki-04-stable-has-been-released/ @stevenjohns https://www.neowin.net/news/what-android-nougat-oneplus-working-on-oxygenos-35-based-on-marshmallow/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/07/1469866009_oneplus_3_final-8_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>While many users are anxiously waiting for Android 7.0 Nougat, OnePlus is currently working on a new version of its operating system, OxygenOS 3.5, which is still based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/what-android-nougat-oneplus-working-on-oxygenos-35-based-on-marshmallow/">Read more...</a> Vlad Dudau Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:34:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/what-android-nougat-oneplus-working-on-oxygenos-35-based-on-marshmallow/ @avladd https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-20-os-release-candidate-available-project-seeks-testers-to-help-kill-remaining-bugs/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2016/01/tails-logo-flat-inverted_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Tails 2.0-rc1 has been released with about two weeks to go before the final release is made available for download. Tails 2.0 brings many new features including a new core - Debian 8. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-20-os-release-candidate-available-project-seeks-testers-to-help-kill-remaining-bugs/">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:54:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/tails-20-os-release-candidate-available-project-seeks-testers-to-help-kill-remaining-bugs/ @ziks_99 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-may-have-the-most-secure-smartphone-os-in-windows-phone/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2014/10/shutter_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>According to at least one hacker and security expert, Microsoft&#039;s mobile OS gets top points for security. He claims that Windows Phone is the most secure mobile OS, beating both iOS and Android. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-may-have-the-most-secure-smartphone-os-in-windows-phone/">Read more...</a> Muhammad Jarir Kanji Sat, 07 Nov 2015 00:52:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-may-have-the-most-secure-smartphone-os-in-windows-phone/ @mjkanji https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-tizen-is-the-second-largest-os-in-the-budget-segment-in-india/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/01/tizen-in-the-big-picture_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>At its Z3 launch event yesterday, Samsung claimed that its Tizen OS is the second-largest operating system in the budget segment in India, ahead of Microsoft&#039;s Windows Phone. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-tizen-is-the-second-largest-os-in-the-budget-segment-in-india/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Fri, 16 Oct 2015 08:24:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-tizen-is-the-second-largest-os-in-the-budget-segment-in-india/ @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/xiaomi-announces-miui-7-available-starting-august-24/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/08/miui-7-themes_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Xiaomi has unveiled the latest iteration of its Android based operating system, the MIUI 7. The update promises 10% longer battery life and 30% increase in performance, along with other improvements. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/xiaomi-announces-miui-7-available-starting-august-24/">Read more...</a> Usama Jawad Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:02:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/xiaomi-announces-miui-7-available-starting-august-24/ @UsamaJawad96 https://www.neowin.net/news/blackberry-might-adopt-android-for-its-next-handset/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2015/02/blackberry-android_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>According to new reports, BlackBerry might be looking to adopt Android for one of its next handsets. This could prove a good move and help showcase the company&#039;s focus on enterprise device management. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/blackberry-might-adopt-android-for-its-next-handset/">Read more...</a> Vlad Dudau Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:36:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/blackberry-might-adopt-android-for-its-next-handset/ @avladd