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A brand new iOS update has arrived to improve "call drop performance", but unless you have an iPhone 12 or 13, this update doesn't apply to you. 

Apple's M1 processor, set to be upgraded to what is rumoured as the M1X, will be powering the hyper speeds of Apple's long-awaited new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, while new AirPods, macOS 12 Monterey and more are set to be introduced - or as Apple puts it - UNLEASHED. 

Latest data from Kantar shows consumers are making the most of reduced COVID restrictions, allowing for a more personalised in-store smartphone purchasing experience, although in-store shopping experiences are something many people are finding challenging in Australia due to ongoing COVID lockdowns that either continue or have ended but could start up again at any time.

If you're a fan of Windows, Microsoft's new Windows 11 has introduced a smooth new interface, better touch controls, haptic pen feedback, faster background updates, Android apps and more, and it's coming later this year as a free upgrade to Windows 10.

If you've been waiting for Windows 10X, which was the next-gen of Windows (and which has since been cancelled), then its successor - and the successor to Windows 10 - is coming on June 24, 2021.

iOS, iPadOS and tvOS 14.6 have launched, as have watchOS 7.5 and macOS 11.4, so update now - plus the M1-powered 5G iPad can now update iPadOS over cellular.

Kantar has released its smartphone OS data for the first quarter of 2021, which follows last year’s iPhone 12 series launch, and shows it has delivered YoY growth for iOS across EU5 (+3.6% pts), USA (+4.9% pts.) and Australia (+3.5% pts.). Coupled with Huawei continuing to haemorrhage sales in all reported markets, Android struggles to keep up despite some strong sales share growth among individual brands.

Although it has just been over three weeks since the last updates for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and in the last update, Apple TV's tvOS too, another update is out to defeat this vulnerability which "may have been actively exploited."

The latest data from Kantar "shows 25% of iPhone 12 models were bought for ‘5G capability’ across major Markets and significantly over-indexed vs. the average smartphone bought", with the iPhone 11 still very popular and Samsung's sales share also up by 2.3%.

Hisense’s smart TV operating system interface is called VIDAA, and in its 2021 ULED TV models it is upgraded to VIDAA U5, dubbed as the fastest version yet, adding Google Assistant to the existing Amazon Alexa support, with select models to offer “hands-free” voice control, with new apps and streaming content coming including Kayo for sports lovers - and separately, Hisense TVs powered by Android are also coming.

Apple has likely launched more of its operating systems too for other devices, but an annoying bug in Big Sur with TextEdit not quite fixed yet, while iOS 14.2 brings ProRAW photography to iPhone 12 models, Fitness+ and more!

Unlocking Aussie mobile security sentiments and habits, the report reveals "nationwide confusion over critical security concepts – leading to risky habits", plus some top smartphone security tips

EMUI 10 is Huawei's version of Android 10, the latest version of the Android operating system for smartphones and tablets, and it is coming, with full Google Mobile Services and app support to select Mate 30, P30, Y9 Prime and nova 5t models.

Starting in Q4 2019, Nokia smartphone fans can get their hands on the Android 10 software upgrade and start enjoying the very latest Android experiences.

Despite well-publicised global challenges, Huawei sold 10 million of its P30 series smartphones within 85 days after launch (and 62 days faster than the P20 series) and sold 90 million more devices before May 2019.

Huawei's EMUI 9.1 already exists on the P30 and P30 Pro, but now it will come with a range of great benefits and features from mid-July to the Mate 10, 20, 10 Pro and 20 Pro, the Nova 3i and 3e, and the P30 lite from August.

If you have a spare iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV, and are keen to not only test out Apple's new iOS 13, iPadOS, MacOS Catalina and tvOS 13 betas, then go for it, but wait before you install on your primary devices.

Despite brain-dead predictions that Apple Watch would fail, it is now the world's most popular smartwatch and the world's most advanced, and with watchOS 6, it will get even better!

iOS keeps getting better and better, forcing Android into eternal catch-up mode, and with Apple launching fantastic and wonderfully upgraded new features we'll all soon be enjoying.

Apple's latest Mac operating system, macOS Mojave 10.14, can now be downloaded, offering a range of features including Dark Mode, the first iOS apps to be ported to the Mac and plenty more!