operating system

Barnes & Noble requests DOJ to probe Microsoft's patent claims

Barnes & Noble has requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the patents that Microsoft claims on devices running Google’s Android.

Google Chromebook great when online

Samsung Chromebook laptop features Google Chrome as its operating system

The recent launch of Google Chromebook laptop has received mixed reaction among reviewers who believe that even with good features, the use of Chrome as its operating system (OS) may not appeal to buyers.

Move over Nokia, HTC is here

The launch of a snazzy new smartphone by HTC on Tuesday stole the spotlight. Though Nokia also launched two new handsets based on an updated Symbian OS, they haven't got many tech enthusiasts excited.

Apple iPad 2 production already underway--report

Apple Inc. has started production of the new iPad, states the report published in The Wall Street Journal. The new iPad will be available through both AT&T and Verizon wireless carriers.

Android phones in China face virus threat

Android smartphone users in China face threat from malicious malware that capable of transferring personal data of the users to remote computers, Lookout Mobile Security reported in its blog.

Android sales surpass Apple's iPhone in Q1--report

In a news that is surely going to delight the Android smartphone users, Google’s operating system (OS) has outflanked Apple to gain the second place in the samrtphone market in the first quarter this year, stated the NPD Group, a leading market research company.

Windows 7 boots slower than Vista: iolo Technologies

New York, October 12 -- Contradicting Microsoft’s claim of improved start-up timing, PC-tuning company iolo Technologies has revealed that software giant’s new Windows 7 operating system, scheduled for launch on Oct. 22, boots slower than its predecessor Vista.

Snow Leopard launched, response lackluster

New York, August 29: Snow Leopard made its formal appearance Friday and went on sale at Apples retail stores and selected online retailers like Amazon.

Google to launch new operating system, a move targeted at Microsoft

San Francisco, California, July 7: Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has challenged Microsoft's dominance of personal computers by announcing its own new operating system for laptops and desktops.