A new poll suggests Americans believe software updates are making their devices worse with 54% saying updates are designed to push them toward premium features.

Software updates, the lifeblood of our phones, are a confusing mess — and we need to let manufacturers know there’s a problem. Those are bold words for a seemingly boring aspect of our phones, but it’s true. We absolutely need updates regularly ...

The technological needs of organizations today are very different from five or 10 years ago. Software updates aren’t a "nice to have" anymore—they’re essential for delivering new features, patching security vulnerabilities and enhancing performance.

Samsung made waves a few years ago when it promised four years of Android updates and five years of security updates, but Google one-upped the company in 2023 by offering seven years of updates for its Pixel 8 lineup. So how many software updates will the ...

Pretty much everyone understands that modern electronics receive regular updates, introducing new features or critical security patches for potential vulnerabilities. Everything from your smartphone to your computer or laptop, game consoles, and even ...

Software updates are meant to improve user experiences, but according to new research from UserTesting, the human insight engine for the enterprise, many people feel they’re doing the opposite. A new global study of 4,

A majority of Americans believe software updates are making their devices worse, not better, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found a majority (54%) believe it's done to push them towards premium features or device upgrades.

When I grew up, we didn't have smart devices. TVs, bulbs, and even telephones were simple analog devices. If you'd told my grandmother that she had to update her TV or lightbulb, she'd have thought you were asking to buy a new, replacement device -- not ...

The Federal Communications Commission is relenting a bit on its restrictive router rules, saying it will allow foreign-made routers to receive software and firmware updates until at least January 1, 2029.

It wasn't long ago that the software in your car was merely an afterthought; something that rarely affected a purchasing decision much less the vehicle's driving dynamics. Those days are gone. Software has become such an integral part of just about every ...