Topic: legacy support

  • iOS 12 Update Extends Life of Older iPhones

    iOS 12 Update Extends Life of Older iPhones

    Apple has released iOS/iPadOS 12.5.8 to extend a critical security certificate for older devices, ensuring core services like iMessage and FaceTime remain functional beyond January 2027. This update specifically supports legacy models, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 series, and certain iPads, ...

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  • Nvidia RTX 50-Series Driver Revives PhysX for Top Games

    Nvidia RTX 50-Series Driver Revives PhysX for Top Games

    Nvidia has released a driver that reintroduces dedicated PhysX hardware acceleration for its latest RTX 50-series GPUs, specifically for a curated list of popular older titles like *Borderlands 2* and *Batman: Arkham City*. This custom support is currently limited to a select group of games and i...

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  • Google's 'Aluminum OS' Brings Android to PCs: What We Know

    Google's 'Aluminum OS' Brings Android to PCs: What We Know

    Google is developing 'Aluminium OS,' a unified operating system merging Android and ChromeOS to compete with Windows and macOS, emphasizing AI integration and a cohesive experience across devices. The initiative, confirmed through job listings and a Qualcomm partnership, targets all device tiers ...

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  • Microsoft Secures IE Mode After Hackers Exploit Legacy Backdoor

    Microsoft Secures IE Mode After Hackers Exploit Legacy Backdoor

    Microsoft has strengthened Internet Explorer mode security in Edge after attackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in August 2025, using social engineering to compromise systems. Attackers tricked users into reloading pages in IE mode, leveraging Chakra engine exploits for remote code executio...

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