Microsoft exec claims they won’t hit 1 billion device installs target by 2018 for Windows 10

Microsoft set the bar high for itself by aiming to have one billion devices with Windows 10 installed by the year 2018. However, the company recently acknowledged the timeline isn’t feasible. According to Windows Marketing Chief Yusuf Mehdi, the goal is still one billion but it won’t happen that soon. They attribute this to the reduction of the Windows Phone business. Mehdi says Windows 10 is “off to the hottest start in history” as they have over 350 monthly active devices—these devices include everything from PCs, laptops, tablets, to some smartphones.

Windows 10 was received better in the PC world but users have complained about being forced to upgrade with repeated messages asking them to do so. Due to the blowback from this, Microsoft is changing their approach on how to remind users to upgrade.

Source: Bloomberg | Via: Apple Insider

ASUS Chromebit and Intel Compute Stick to compete in OS on-a-stick niche

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

PC hardware and operating systems have gotten so lean now and cloud computing has become so powerful that we will soon have entire PCs the size of a thumbdrive. With the ability to turn any display into a basic yet Internet connected PC, devices like ASUS Chromebit (above) and the upcoming Intel Compute Stick are squaring off in a race to put Chrome and Windows on as many non-PC devices as possible.

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Lollipop's memory leak problem confirmed, to be addressed in firmware update

Some Lollipop owners are experiencing some memory leak problems with their devices. Android OS 5.0.1 apparently shuts down apps and constant home screen refreshes. While the Android community has been waiting on Lollipop to come to their devices, it is apparent that there are still a number of bugs to be squashed and that's possibly why it is taking so long to roll out the update.

According to Phandroid, "The thread on Google’s Android Issue Tracker shows a range of Nexus devices afflicted, everything from Nexus 7 2013, to Nexus 4, and Nexus 5 showing Android system eating upwards of 1.2GB+ of RAM (normal usage is around 500MB)." The problem is noted and will likely get a fix soon.

Source: Phandroid

OS X Mavericks to add enhancements and battery life to existing Macs for free

Apple's Craig Federighi is up on stage talking about OS X Mavericks and he says the new OS, expected to come later this month, will add an hour of battery on existing MacBook Airs. There are also a number of new features coming to Mavericks like iCloud Keychain, Maps, iBooks as well as updated versions of native apps like Safari. Mavericks will  be available today for free.

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