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What is an Operating System

An operating system is a software programme required to manage and operate a computing device like smartphones, tablets, computers, supercomputers, web servers, cars, network towers, smartwatches, etc. It is the operating system that eliminates the need to know coding language to interact with computing devices. It is a layer of graphical user interface (GUI), which acts as a platform between the user and the computer hardware. Moreover, the operating system manages the software side of a computer and controls programs execution.
 
Here are some of the functions of an operating system:
 
Memory management
 
Memory is a crucial hardware resource for any computing device. It is the memory that keeps the program running or stay active when not in use. Here, it is the operating system that directs memory resources to different computer programmes and handles memory management for uninterrupted experience.
 
Processor management
 
If processor is the heart of computer, operating system is the brain. The operating system decides which process gets the processor resources when and for how much time. Moreover, it is the operating system that optimises processor for efficient performance.
 
Device management
 
Computer is a set of hardware and software resources. The operating system manages these resources so everything works without conflict. For this, a computer requires drivers so that the software communicate to hardware efficiently through operating system. It is the operating system, however, that manages device management.
 
In consumer PC segment, Microsoft Windows leads the computer operating system in June 2020 with a market share of around 77.21 per cent. It is followed by macOS by Apple Inc. in the second place with 16.97 per cent market share, and the varieties of Linux are collectively in third place with 1.84 per cent market share – according to Statcounter. In smartphone segment, Google Android leads the chart with more than 70 per cent market share, followed by Apple iOS with around 24 per cent market share – according to Statista.
 

Latest Updates on Operating System

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Updated On: 15 Oct 2024 | 5:36 PM IST

Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15, will be available in open beta for Phone (2) in November, while Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus, and CMF Phone 1 will receive it in December

Updated On: 10 Oct 2024 | 10:31 AM IST

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Updated On: 20 Jun 2024 | 4:59 PM IST

HyperOS is an Android 14-based smartphone operating system from Xiaomi with new lock screen options, app icons, and multi-window support. It is now rolling out for the Redmi Note 13 5G series

Updated On: 19 Apr 2024 | 5:13 PM IST

Apart from improvements in camera and performance, Nothing said that it has resolved various issues that users reported

Updated On: 19 Mar 2024 | 1:15 PM IST

iOS 17.4 is now available for supported iPhones. The firmware update enables transcription in Apple Podcasts and shows elaborative battery health information in settings

Updated On: 06 Mar 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

The HyperOS will gradually replace the older MIUI OS across Xiaomi's ecosystem, including home devices and wearables

Updated On: 19 Dec 2023 | 11:54 AM IST

The company has not yet confirmed the OxygenOS 14 roll-out plan for other eligible OnePlus devices but a stable update is expected in the coming weeks

Updated On: 16 Nov 2023 | 5:00 PM IST

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Updated On: 09 Oct 2023 | 4:13 PM IST

OxygenOS 14 will bring performance upgrades together with enhanced UI design, new ringtones, and more

Updated On: 26 Sep 2023 | 12:16 PM IST

Apple is set to roll out the iOS 17 for iPhones on September 18. The new platform update will bring new features related to iMessage and FaceTime, new widgets, and more

Updated On: 18 Sep 2023 | 2:12 PM IST

The Nothing OS 2.0.3 firmware update will have new UI elements, pocket mode, a new compass widget, and Zomato app integration in Glyph interface

Updated On: 12 Sep 2023 | 1:09 PM IST

Developing an operating system independent of U.S. technology has been an important goal for China's tech industry in recent years

Updated On: 06 Jul 2023 | 2:30 PM IST

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Updated On: 20 Apr 2023 | 10:27 AM IST

Microsoft has announced that it will be making significant changes to the way Windows manages which apps open specific files by default, and how users can pin programmes to their Start menu

Updated On: 19 Mar 2023 | 1:17 PM IST

On Tuesday, Reuters reported that India might ask smartphone makers to allow the removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates

Updated On: 15 Mar 2023 | 10:13 AM IST

Microsoft will reportedly launch a new version of "Microsoft Teams" next month, to improve its system resource usage on PCs and laptops.

Updated On: 21 Feb 2023 | 11:23 AM IST

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Updated On: 27 Jan 2023 | 8:00 AM IST

Microsoft is reportedly working on a significant update to File Explorer on Windows 11 that will improve its UI and features

Updated On: 26 Jan 2023 | 12:59 PM IST

At present, BharOS is compatible with Google Pixel phones; it has no default applications, so users aren't forced to use apps they may not be familiar with or trust

Updated On: 26 Jan 2023 | 11:06 PM IST