Software provides the bedrock on which we experience new features from Google’s Android platform, Microsoft’s Windows 10, and Apple’s iOS and macOS operating systems. Like apps, and really all internet-connected devices, today’s software is constantly evolving into something new and, hopefully, more helpful. We’ll track the latest innovations that the industry has to offer to see if they are worth your time and money.
The Mac sure is starting to look like the iPhone
macOS Sonoma’s public beta is live and continues the ‘continuity’ trend Apple has been pushing for the past few years.
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Apple macOS 12 Monterey review: the best is yet to come
It’s fine, but Apple has unfinished business
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Windows 11 review: a familiar home that’s still being renovated
Microsoft’s new OS is a work in progress
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Android 12 review: it’s mostly about the looks
There are a just a few noteworthy features in this design-focused update
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iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 review: foundational fixes
Apple’s latest updates lay good groundwork, but don’t add many big new features
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iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 review: iPhone revolution, iPad evolution
It’s time to blow up your iPhone’s home screen
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Android 11 review: features by the dozen
Priority chat notifications, stricter privacy controls, and a new power menu
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iOS 13 review: join the dark side
Apple’s latest iPhone software brings dark mode, a new Photos app, and bugs
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iOS 12 review: the fixes are in
Apple’s latest mobile OS update focuses on making things work, instead of adding new features