For the almost 40 years that I’ve written about personal tech, I’ve given consistent advice to folks who ask whether and when they should upgrade their software — particularly device operating systems ...

Despite years of effort and the outlay of billions of dollars, none of the world’s automakers have yet to match Tesla’s prowess in delivering over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Just like with your ...

After installing iOS 26.2, if you're just tapping through screens, you could miss the update turning on automatic software updates. At the "Software Update Complete" stage where you normally tap on ...

Is your Samsung Galaxy smartphone on the list for a critical new update? You can check here. If it’s not, you should consider an upgrade. With the recent train of ...

Xiaomi has been a reliable brand when it comes to software rollouts. Its update policy is also one of the best among Android brands. Last year, the brand took a major step by announcing up to six ...

Apple has just released iOS 18.7.2, a full two days after iOS 26.1 landed. Is this the last call for iOS 26 resisters? Here’s what’s in it and how to get it. Alongside iOS 18.7.2, Apple also released ...

iOS 26 launched to all users in September, but it was previously only available as a secondary update inside Settings, with versions of iOS 18 given priority. Now, Apple has started recommending iOS ...

Sony has rolled out PS5 system software update version 25.07-12.20.00 for October 2025, and it’s a pretty useful firmware update. Weighing over 1GB, the update makes it easy for players to check ...