Google is preparing a comprehensive design evolution for Android: Material 3 Expressive is intended to make user interfaces more “emotional” and user-friendly. At least that’s what a Google I/O blog post accidentally published too early promises.
One UI 8 is ready to launch sooner than expected. Samsung is planning the start of the beta based on Android 16 for the third week of May, thus drastically shortening the update cycle. The big question, however, remains what new functions can be expected.
The Chinese manufacturer Huawei has introduced a notebook for the first time that uses its own operating system in the form of Harmony OS 5 instead of Windows. Huawei is no longer allowed to purchase Windows licenses due to the US embargo.
Google is rolling out Android Auto 14.4 as a beta update – shortly after version 14.3. The new patch apparently prepares major innovations that could be presented at Google I/O. Climate control and the switch to Gemini are on the agenda.
Microsoft is further improving Windows 11 24H2 and is bringing additional functions for energy settings and an update for the taskbar to users’ computers in a new preview version of the operating system. Some bugs will also be fixed.
Samsung is preparing to launch the One UI 8 beta update. According to reports, the Android 16-based user interface could be available for select Galaxy devices as early as the third week of May – much earlier than originally expected.
From May 2025, Windows 11 will install security updates even without restarting. The new hotpatch function reduces necessary system reboots from monthly to just four times a year. But for whom is this time-saving innovation actually available?
Microsoft is fixing the annoying WSUS bug that blocked Windows 11 24H2 updates in companies. The solution comes via Known Issue Rollback and requires a special group policy. You can find out in detail how the troubleshooting works.
Microsoft is moving away from Device Metadata and Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) as these features are deprecated. In the same breath, Microsoft is now announcing an update for the driver tests.
Apple has released another preliminary version for iOS 18.5. The beta test is nearing the end that update is the official release candidate. Apple has already confirmed that the final release could take place at the beginning of next week.
