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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.

These are the macOS Sonoma features you should actually pay attention to

Apple’s latest desktop software adds a sprawling list of features to the operating system. But you have to dig a little bit to find the most interesting ones.

Monica Chin
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.

Monica Chin

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This is a quietly big year for the Apple TV and tvOS

Instead of living by the whims of everyone involved in the streaming wars, Apple is refocusing on its own software and (finally) bringing features like FaceTime to the TV.

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The Arc browser is the Chrome replacement I’ve been waiting for

Arc isn’t perfect, and it takes some getting used to. But it’s full of big new ideas about how we should interact with the web — and it’s right about most of them.

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Apple macOS 13 Ventura review: a bunch of good updates you can mostly ignore

Apple’s latest desktop software is familiar territory for the majority of Mac users, but it does have some new ideas about multitasking and a whole new Settings app. And of course, it ties into your iPhone more than ever.

Monica Chin
Windows 11’s 2022 Update has something new for everyone

The first major Windows 11 update makes the renovations feel more complete

Tom Warren
iOS 16 review: unlocking the lock screen

Apple’s trying to turn your phone into more than just a bunch of apps

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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
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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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Apple macOS 11 Big Sur review: a long time coming

This is what the future of the Mac looks like

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An Apple Watch with Family Setup is an expensive smart watch for your kids

Apple’s take on a GPS tracker for kids is unique but costly

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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
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Priority chat notifications, stricter privacy controls, and a new power menu

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macOS Catalina review: transition period

iTunes is gone, but what comes next?

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iPadOS review: 50 percent more computer
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It’s complicated, finally

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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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Android 10 review: new gestures, dark theme, and privacy improvements

More mile marker than milestone

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The best music streaming service

Popular music streaming services compared

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The best email app for iOS and Android

You’ve got mail

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iOS 12 review: the fixes are in
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Apple’s latest mobile OS update focuses on making things work, instead of adding new features

Chaim Gartenberg
Android 9 Pie review: the predictive OS

The most ‘opinionated’ version of Android yet

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YouTube Music finally gets it right

After years of false starts, YouTube is now serious about music streaming

Micah Singleton
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iOS 11 review: 10 things to try

What to do after you upgrade

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Android Oreo review: it’s what’s inside that counts

A new foundation

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The best to-do list app right now

Get the app and then get things done

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