Neowin News Feed for: Update

Microsoft squashes bug that broke upgrade paths in Windows 10 and Windows Server

Usama Jawad — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has patched a problem in various versions of client and server editions of Windows, as it was affecting numerous upgrade paths. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows Autopatch is the safest way to upgrade enterprise PCs to Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has pitched Windows Autopatch as the fastest and safest way for commercial Windows 10 PCs to update to Windows 11. Read more...

Google announces upgraded Gemini 2.5 Pro model with enhanced capabilities

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:16:02 +0000

Google has released an updated Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which demonstrates significant performance gains in coding benchmarks. Read more...

The latest NVIDIA SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2 brings AURO-3D support for SHIELD TVs

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:12:01 +0000

The latest NVIDIA SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2 is the first major update for SHIELD TVs in nearly two years. Read more...

Rivian adds Google Cast and YouTube app to its EVs with latest update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:28:01 +0000

The latest update pushed by Rivian adds Google Cast and YouTube app allowing users to get entertained inside their parked Rivian EVs. Read more...

First-gen OnePlus Pad gets a taste of OxygenOS 15 with stable update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:50:01 +0000

OnePlus is serving the first-generation OnePlus Pad with the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 stable update in India, and is set to reach other regions in the coming weeks. Read more...

Google sprinkles two extra years of OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7 series

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:06:01 +0000

Ahead of the holidays, Google has silently updated its software policy and added two more years of OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7 series phones. Read more...

Threads will soon make it easier to refine your searches by profile and date range

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:14:01 +0000

Meta's Threads will soon gain additional search features that let users refine their searches with profile and date range. Read more...

OnePlus Pad 2 starts receiving stable Android 15 update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:54:01 +0000

OnePlus Pad 2 is one of the first tablets to receive the stable Android 15 update, which includes new animations, Live Alerts, Floating Window gestures, and more. Read more...

Amazon pushing new AI features for most Fire tablets

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:40:01 +0000

Amazon is rolling out a new update introducing new AI features to several Fire tablets, including the recently launched Fire 8 tablet lineup. Read more...

HyperOS 2 global roadmap: Here's when you Xiaomi phone will pick up the update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:14:02 +0000

Xiaomi has officially announced the global roadmap for the rollout of the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 update. Read more...

And that's a wrap: Google Pixel 5a receives its final update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:16:02 +0000

After completing the Pixel 5a's full three-year software update cycle, Google is now releasing what appears to be the final update for the phone. Read more...

Fitbit Ace LTE gets Sibling Chat, new watch faces, games and more with new update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:04:01 +0000

A new update is rolling out for Fitbit Ace LTE that brings multiple new child-friendly features to the smartwatch. Read more...

Steam Link for Android TV gets HDR, AV1 codec and Surround Sound support with new update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:18:02 +0000

Valve is rolling out a new update for the Steam Link app that brings multiple new enhancements for Android TV. Read more...

Windows Holographic Build 22621.1409 is the final feature release for HoloLens 2

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced the final feature update for HoloLens 2, which includes improvements to text scaling, eye calibration, and app downloads. Read more...

Google resumes rolling out Wear OS 5 update for Pixel Watch 1 and 2

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:34:01 +0000

After halting the update for a month, Google is now bundling the Wear OS 5 OS with a November update for Pixel Watch 1 and 2. Read more...

UpdateHub 2.4.1

Razvan Serea — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:02:01 +0000

UpdateHub streamlines software updates. With a user-friendly interface, swiftly check and install OS and app updates, ensuring a smooth and secure device. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy owners in Korea and the US, get ready as One UI 7 beta could land next week

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:01 +0000

One UI 7 beta is tipped to arrive next week after November 17, and it will first land for Samsung Galaxy owners in Korea and the US. Read more...

The next Android TV update could be Android TV 16 in 2026

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:14:02 +0000

Google has reportedly made some adjustments to the update release schedule for Android TV, and the next update may be Android TV 16 in 2026. Read more...

November update fixes display and Bluetooth issues for the Pixel 9

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:26:01 +0000

Google is pushing the November update for the Pixel 9 series that brings fixes for the frustrating corner-tap issues. Read more...

Telegram Desktop app finally available for Windows on ARM PCs

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:32:02 +0000

Telegram has released its official app for Windows on ARM PCs, following Microsoft's improvements to the platform's compatibility. Read more...

The first phone in the Galaxy S Fan Edition lineup won't receive monthly updates

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:34:01 +0000

Samsung has dropped monthly update support for the OG Galaxy S-series Fan Edition phone and now it will receive updates every four months. Read more...

Meta announces Quest v71 Update with a redesign of Meta Horizon OS and more

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:30:01 +0000

Meta's v71 update for Quest headsets brings a redesigned Horizon OS with a new look and improved features, including train support for Travel Mode and more. Read more...

Telegram adds improved video features for channels and more with new update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:28:02 +0000

Telegram's new update adds the option to watch received videos in different qualities, increases limits, and new monetization options for developers. Read more...

Opera browser on Android gets AI image recognition, QR code sharing and more

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:06:01 +0000

Opera has announced a new update to the Android app that brings image recognition powers to the Aria AI and more. Read more...

Apple to launch iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence next week

Steve Bennett — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:16:01 +0000

Testers of the new AirPods Pro 2 hearing health features confirmed that iOS 18.1 will arrive next week. Read more...

Samsung smart TVs from 2023 pick up One UI update, an interface similar to Galaxy phones

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:10:01 +0000

In some exciting news, Samsung is pushing a new One UI update for smart TVs that were released in 2023. Read more...

Latest NVIDIA Shield TV update brings enhancements for Match Frame Rate beta and more

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:34:01 +0000

NVIDIA released a new update for the Shield TV after a year that brings new features and some bug fixes. Read more...

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 breathes its last, receives its last software update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has released the last update for the Surface Duo 2 foldable smartphone as the end date nears. Read more...

A new Samsung update is reportedly bricking Galaxy S10, Note 10 and other devices

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:16:01 +0000

Multiple users report that a new Samsung update is bricking the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note10 series, and other models. Read more...

Xbox Beta Ring Insiders get new Friends and Followers Experience for better connections

Paul Hill — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:00:01 +0000

After a successful Alpha test, Microsoft now rolls out the new Friends and Followers Experience to the Beta Ring, enhancing social interactions on Xbox. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Apps Version 2409 rolls out with new features and fixes

Paul Hill — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has begun rolling out Version 2409 of 365 Apps, featuring new data functions in Excel and improved permissions across Word and PowerPoint. Expect gradual deployment. Read more...

Instagram now lets you leave a comment on your friend's Stories

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:16:01 +0000

Instagram is rolling out a new feature to its app that lets you leave a comment on someone's story, only if both you and the Story poster are following each other. Read more...

Samsung will provide seven years of free Tizen OS upgrades for its AI TVs

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:14:01 +0000

Samsung has confirmed that its Tizen-powered AI Smart TVs will receive seven years of free OS updates. Read more...

Instagram now lets you share 20 photos and videos in a single post

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:58:01 +0000

Instagram is upping the number and is rolling out a new feature that lets its users share up to 20 photos and videos in a single post, which was previously limited to 10 items on a single carousel. Read more...

Systems paralyzed by CrowdStrike within 78 minutes to cause $15 billion in losses worldwide

Martin Hodás — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:10:01 +0000

Even though the massive CrowdStrike outage caused billions in damages, insurance companies will cover only a fraction of the losses. A third of the total cost comes from the Fortune 500 businesses. Read more...

A big camera update is incoming for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:10:01 +0000

While the flagship awaits its July update, details about the August update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has appeared and is expected to bring huge camera improvements and optimizations. Read more...

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses' new update extends video recording to 3 minutes

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 06:40:01 +0000

A new update is rolling out for the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses that brings several new changes, but most importantly, extends video recording to 3 minutes, three times the previous recording limit. Read more...

Lords of the Fallen gets a surprise boss rush mode as the Souls-like launches on Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:40:01 +0000

CI Games and Hexworks have just shipped a surprise update to its popular souls-like game Lords of the Fallen, adding two new boss rush modes. The game just launched on Xbox and PC Game Pass too. Read more...

One UI 6.1 update brings customization, editing, and more features to the Galaxy S21 FE

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 13 May 2024 08:20:01 +0000

Samsung is pushing the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition). Reportedly, the update is rolling out gradually, bringing multiple customization and editing features. Read more...