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Entrepreneur
4 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Apple Is Renaming Its Operating Systems for iPhone, iPad
Apple is following the examples of Samsung and Microsoft with a new naming strategy. Apple is changing up how it names its software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other products in an effort to make naming more consistent. The numbers for Apple's operating systems currently vary because Apple introduced initial versions at different times. (It's why the current watchOS 12 has a different number from macOS 15, for example.) Bloomberg is reporting that Apple will soon change how it names its next operating systems, switching to a system using years rather than a version number. The number will represent the year after the one in which the update is released, similar to how cars are labeled. This means that the current iOS 18 will be replaced by iOS 26 later this year, in September 2025 (instead of it being called iOS 19). Related: Apple Is Reportedly Developing AI Smart Glasses to Compete with Meta and Google The outlet notes that Apple is planning to officially announce the naming change on June 9 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The change is expected to remain consistent across all products, so updates on other products will be named iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. At WWDC, Apple also reportedly plans to introduce a new look to its interface across all Apple products and operating systems, rumored to be code-named "Solarium" after glass rooms that bring in sunlight. The tech giant is also planning to introduce new features to its lineup, including an AI-powered system to improve iPhone battery life. The redesign will reportedly feature glassier user interface components and add more depth to elements. The goal is to unify the design of Apple products so that moving from iPhone to iPad to Mac will feel like moving within the same operating system. Apple's new naming strategy is similar to approaches taken by competitors Samsung and Microsoft. In 2020, Samsung began naming its Galaxy phone line after the year of launch, moving to the Galaxy S20, a leap from the 10th-generation Galaxy S10 released in 2019. Microsoft began naming its operating systems after the year they launched, starting with Windows 95 in 1995 and moving to Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
CNET
5 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Apple Reportedly Renaming iOS 18 to iOS 26 as Part of a New, Year-Based System
Apple may be on the verge of a big change in the way the company names its software updates -- and it's an approach that may seem familiar to anyone who's familiar with Windows 95, or a '57 Chevy. On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Apple is rebranding its operating systems by using the two last digits of the upcoming year. So the current iOS 18 will be replaced by iOS 26, not iOS 19, when it arrives in the fall of 2025. A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Bloomberg story cites unnamed sources, who say that the additional updates will take the names iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26. According to the sources, the hope is to bring consistency to Apple's branding and remove confusion. Bloomberg notes that current operating systems, including iOS 18, watchOS 12, macOS 15 and visionOS 2, use different numbers since they didn't debut at the same time.
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Forbes
New iPhone Warning — These Models Will No Longer Receive Updates
Apple has just added two devices to its 'vintage' list — a list of devices that do not receive ... More routine software updates and are no longer guaranteed to be repairable at Apple's stores. Apple's iPhones are expensive — and potentially getting more so with the introduction of tariffs on goods from China. But Apple only updates its iOS software on newer devices, meaning at a certain point, it's a good idea to replace your iPhone to ensure you receive patches for security holes. For some iPhone users, that day is arriving soon, because Apple has just added two devices to its 'vintage' list — a list of devices that do not receive routine software updates and are no longer guaranteed to be repairable at Apple's stores. The two iPhones just added to the vintage list are the iPhone 8 (64GB and 256GB) and the iPhone 7 Plus. Apple typically adds iPhones to the list when they are around five years old. In reality, the transition to a new iPhone after the old one becomes vintage can wait up to a couple of years. While the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus won't get the long list of software updates issued by Apple, they will usually receive patches for serious security holes. For example, when Apple releases an upgrade for its latest operating system iOS 18, this will often come alongside an update for older iPhones — especially if the flaw has been exploited in real life attacks. This makes it important for users of older devices to ensure they are up to date with the latest version of the iOS software, even if the longer list of updates isn't available to you. As for repairs, Apple says it does guarantee your iPhone can be fixed, but it's only when your device becomes older than seven years that this becomes a more widespread issue. Apple will replace parts after five years if they are still available, but after seven years, you probably can't get your iPhone fixed. At the moment, times are tough and many people can't afford a new iPhone. So if you own a iPhone 8 or iPhone 7 Plus, you can wait two more years and still stay secure with important updates. If you are a likely target of attack, however, such as a business professional in certain sectors, journalist or dissident, it makes sense to apply the latest update containing the full list of fixes. In this case, replace your iPhone soon if you can. Either way, it's integral to keep your iPhone up to date with the latest software. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest version to keep your iPhone safe.
GSM Arena
22-05-2025
- GSM Arena
It's the end of the road for the Nothing Phone (1)
The Nothing Phone (1) will not get an update to Android 16, which Google plans to release next month. This has been officially confirmed by the company itself in a brief statement: "Nothing Phone (1) will not support Android 16, but it will still receive security updates". While sad, this news is anything but surprising, as the Nothing Phone (1) launched back in 2022 running Android 12, with a promise of receiving three major OS updates. And it has, as it's now running Android 15. So the company has kept its initial promise, and it's going to keep issuing security patches for the phone for the foreseeable future. But if you want a future-proof device, software-wise, it's probably time to look at another smartphone. And wouldn't you know it, Nothing itself has something coming soon for you - in July it will unveil the Phone (3), billed as its first ever proper flagship handset, due to cost around £800. Nothing Phone (1) Source
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sonos puts faith in software updates to restore trust
This story was originally published on CX Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CX Dive newsletter. Sonos is still working to rebuild customer trust following a disastrous app release in May 2024, executives said on a Q2 2025 earnings call Wednesday. A slate of recent updates were focused on improving stability, speed and usability, according to interim CEO Tom Conrad. Social sentiment is on the rise, while inbound support inquiries are down. 'My view here is simple: Our software must be responsive, reliable and intuitive,' Conrad said during the call. 'No exceptions.' Sonos has been working hard to win back customer trust through a seven-point plan released last year, but leaders still see plenty of work ahead and are focusing on software improvements for better customer experience. The company released nine software updates in the last 120 days, with more on the way, Conrad said. 'For the balance of the year, we are focused on using software to drive differentiation and experience improvements,' Conrad said. 'And we do this not just to repair our relationship with our customers after the missteps of last year, but also because our flywheel is powered by software.' Conrad, a Snap Inc. and Pandora veteran who sits on the Sonos board of directors, was tapped to help the speaker company fix its app last year and eventually took on the interim CEO role in January. Then-CEO Patrick Spence departed the company after taking ownership of the app issues, saying his 'push for speed backfired' during an earnings call last October. The app released in May 2024 suffered from user interface issues, including the lack of volume numbers. Sonos' seven-point plan called on the company to commit to an 'unwavering focus on the customer experience' and appoint a quality ombudsperson to make it easier for employees to escalate experience concerns to executives. Conrad's efforts so far have included reorganizing the company's product and engineering staff around key priorities, leading the company to layoff 200 employees, Conrad said on a February Q1 2025 earnings call. At the time, Conrad expressed confidence in the smaller, more efficient team's ability to improve Sonos' core experience. Sonos also ended its relationship with IKEA, and the companies will stop releasing new products together, Conrad said on the earnings call Wednesday. Sonos' exit from the partnership is another part of his effort to focus on improving the aspects of the business that matter the most. Revenue was up 3% year over year in the second quarter of 2025, and the company saw a strong response to a targeted promotion aimed at its install base, according to CFO Saori Casey. 'We believe this is a testament to the progress we have made improving our core experience and restoring our customers' trust,' Casey said during the call. The company reported a net loss of $70.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, up slightly from the $69.7 million net loss reported in the second quarter of 2024, according to a company earnings release.
