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While there is no formal ceremony or rite of passage, it seems clear to me that 2013 was the year that Android finally came of age as a fully mature mobile OS to power the world. Rather than a fancy coronation ceremony, let's take a look back at the highlights of the past 12 months in Android.
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Last week, Valve shipped Steam Machine prototypes to 300 beta testers and made the first release of the open-source operating system that will power it, SteamOS, available for download.
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After months of anticipation, Android 4.4 KitKat was finally released on Halloween in the United States. Gizmag's Eric Mack has spent the past few weeks integrating the new mobile operating system into his daily routine and has this review.
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If you're currently running Windows 7 and want to upgrade to Windows 8.1, the process is relatively easy using Microsoft's Upgrade Assistant utility. However, there are a few things you need to know before going ahead with the upgrade.
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Given Gabe Newell's description of Windows 8 as a "giant sadness," it come as no surprise that his company, Valve, has gradually shifted emphasis to the open source operating system Linux. The company has gone one further with the announcement of SteamOS catered to living room PCs.
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When Windows 8 was released last October it didn't receive a lot of fanfare. But this year Microsoft is making several changes to the operating system with version 8.1 and a lot of them are for the better. Here's a look at some tips and tricks for using new features in Windows 8.1.
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Rumors have surfaced suggesting that the Windows 8.1 may feature a boot to desktop option.
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Now Computing has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help bring its StormFly operating-system-on-a-wristband to market.
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Today Canonical revealed a mobile version of its Ubuntu operating system.
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Researchers in China are aiming to take the operating system (OS) to the cloud with TransOS, a cross-platform, cloud-based OS.
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Apple has unleashed OS X Mountain Lion and Gizmag goes hands-on with some first impressions.
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Appearing at Microsoft's annual WPC event, Windows chief Tami Reller has given a definite timetable for the Windows 8 launch.
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