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  Microsoft yesterday detailed all the Windows 8 Editions that will be sold when it will make its way to the market. While Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will be sold for x86-based processors, Windows on ARM will be known as Windows RT. Quite an interesting choice of name and unlike the x86-based editions, [...]

  Apple also announced the newer version of iOS that will be pre-installed in the new iPad 2. The iOS 4.3 will come with many features that will improve the overall experience of users with iOS devices. Few features and improvements include Safari browser is claimed to be more faster due to the integration of [...]

  Nokia’s backing out of MeeGo as their platform for high-end devices might have caused some worries in the MeeGo camp but Intel has released a statement confirming they’ll be committed to the OS no matter what. In their statement, Intel does say that they’re “disappointed with Nokia’s decision” but “welcome Nokia’s continued contribution to [...]

  At a press conference yesterday, Google announced couple of news related to Chrome. The first being the Chrome Web Store. It’s an app store for your browser with all the web apps, extensions and themes. The Chrome Web Store is now available to consumers and though Google claims the store is online only in [...]

  Microsoft has a reason to celebrate. Sure, Windows 7 has completed a year in the computer OS arena but it is the OS’ success that is more important. In a year of its launch, MS has sold more than 240 million copies of Windows 7 that includes retail sales as well as OEM licenses. [...]

  It’s 10-10 today and Canonical has chosen a perfect day to unleash Ubuntu’s new release. The Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat makes one of the best Linux distros even better and is now available for download. The Ubuntu 10.10 brings in a lot of new features like the Unity UI for the netbook edition, which [...]

  Oracle has filed a lawsuit against Google because it’s open-source system is infringing Java-related patents. Oracle claims Android infringes seven of its patents because the OS’ stack integrates Java-based object-oriented application framework and core libraries. Oracle who bought Sun Microsystems early this year also alleges that due to the recruitment of former Sun Java [...]

  Improved Speed and full Flash support are not the only things to look out for in the next Android version. According to TechCrunch – who’s also got a screenshot to prove – the new Android update will also pack USB internet tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot goodness. Of course, these features are available for quite [...]

  HTC who’s been faithful to Windows Mobile all these years and off late, Android has hinted that they might have their own OS as well. “We continue to assess, but that requires a few conditions to justify”, said Chief Financial Officer Cheng Hui-ming. Hui-ming further said that they’re currently studying the situation and multiple [...]

  MeeGo, a joint project by Intel and Nokia released the very first build of their OS. MeeGo OS is the merger of Maemo and Moblin that will be used in devices like netbooks, mobile phones, TV etc. The build images are meant for developers or those who are comfortable working in a terminal since [...]

  Apple has released a new update for its Snow Leopard OS. Snow Leopard users can grab the Mac OS X 10.6.3 via the Software Update that claims to bring loads of fixes and improvements. Few of the fixes are as follows: – improve the reliability and compatibility of QuickTime X – address compatibility issues [...]

  UPDATE: BGR says these are just mock ups. If we believe BBleaks’ best source then we’re looking at the first images of upcoming Blackberry OS 6.0. The screenshots do not reveal much except for the alarm menu that looks nice and touch-friendly. BBleaks reckons the screen captures were taken from a device with a [...]

  Just a heads up to those still using the Release Candidate version of Windows 7. Windows 7 RC will automatically shutdown after every two hours till the expiry of RC in June. An easy and logical way is to of course, install a fresh retail copy of Windows 7.

  Another manufacturer has confirmed to bring their Chrome OS netbook later this year. This time it’s Samsung whose Australian unit spilled the beans on its Chrome OS plans. According to Samsung Australia’s Phil Newton, their Chrome OS variant will be similar to its N210 netbook and will feature a 10.1-inch screen, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi, [...]

  Wall Street Journal is citing “people familiar with the matter” confirming the Windows Mobile 7 rumor lurking for quite some time. At the MWC next week, Microsoft will finally show off the next-generation of Windows Mobile. The report does not specify the probable features but claims to have Zune-like UI specifically made for “touch-sensing [...]