OS X

OS X is now macOS – with the new version, Sierra, launching for developers

Computers

Of Siri and Sierra: OS X becomes macOS and brings Apple's virtual assistant to the desktop

Apple has been talking developers through upcoming changes to its OS X desktop software, beginning with a new macOS moniker. This year's update is called macOS Sierra and it brings with it Siri for the desktop, tweaks to iCloud, and a lot of tabs.

Apple's Craig Federighi broke down the details of the upcoming Mac operating system, OS X El Capitan

Computers

OS X El Capitan: The captain of performance on the Mac

Last year Apple gave its Mac operating system a visual overhaul, with OS X Yosemite. This year OS X's changes are a bit less obvious, but no less important, with a heavy focus on improving core performance.

If the report is accurate, we could see Tim Cook telling us about the next iPad Air (and iPad mini) on October 16 (image simulated)

Mobile Technology

Mark your calendars: Apple expected to hold iPad event on Oct. 16

With iPhones out of the way, the Apple spotlight is now ready to shift to iPads. We now reportedly know when the company will be pulling back the curtain on its next-gen tablets: Oct. 16.