Software Updates
Apple releases iOS 26.1 and other OS updates with new features
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Apple has rolled out the 26.1 updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, and several other operating systems following weeks of testing. These releases include tweaks to Liquid Glass controls, multitasking improvements, and security fixes. The updates address early bugs from the September launches while delaying some promised features like a more personal Siri.
The Linux and open-source community experienced a busy week with several distribution releases and software improvements. Highlights include updates to MX Linux, CachyOS, GNU Guix, and Deepin, alongside enhancements in tools like GIMP and Wine. Hardware announcements featured new Linux-compatible devices.
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An article highlights how switching to Linux transformed a sluggish old PC into a fast machine. Unlike Windows 11, which bogged down the hardware, Linux operates more efficiently. The operating system uses rolling updates to maintain speed on aging devices for years.
The 9to5Linux website has published its weekly roundup for October 12, 2025. The summary covers recent developments in Linux and open-source software. It highlights updates on Ubuntu, LMDE, Linux kernels, and GIMP.
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Tesla has rolled out a software update promoting Disney's Tron: Ares movie by turning in-car visualizations into Tron bikes, surprising and upsetting many owners. The move, amid Elon Musk's past criticisms of Disney, is seen by critics as the start of in-car advertising. Owners express frustration over diverted resources from essential updates like full self-driving features.