iOS 10, watchOS 3 and tvOS 10 are now available for download

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple has started to roll out updates to the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch as well as the Apple Watch and the Apple TV. iOS 10, watchOS 3 and tvOS 10 are now available for download and bring existing devices up to date with new features and capabilities.

iOS 10, which still hasn't rolled out in Canada (I'm on Telus), can be accessed by going to General>Software Update and offers many new features including an expanded Messages App, improved Maps app, smarter Siri integration and improved notification handling among others. 

watchOS 3 is the most significant update to Apple Watch and fundamentally changes many of that wearable's function including new watchfaces and complications, a new Breathe app for relaxations and snappier performance and more granular fitness tracking. To install watchOS 3, you must enable it from the Watch app on a paired iOS 10 iPhone.  tvOS brings similar updates and refinements to Apple's set-top box. 

Dell updates XPS towers with new designs and added power

Dell has updated its XPS Tower, XPS Tower VR (virtual reality) and a new XPS Tower Special Edition desktops. They bring the blazing speed and performance that tech, gaming and VR enthusiasts asked for with the latest Intel processors and NVIDIA graphics, as well as easy expandability in a new 27 percent smaller form-factor.

Additionally, both the XPS Tower VR and Special Edition come virtual reality-ready for both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, for immersive video, game, film and other experiences. The XPS Tower Special Edition also features a beautiful aluminum design with diamond-cut edges, NVIDIA’s latest Pascal graphics, Intel K-Skus and overclocking capabilities on select configurations.

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OS X Yosemite 10.2.2 now available, fixes WiFi connectivity issues

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

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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