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Jack Wallen/ZDNETI like Ubuntu Linux 24.04 Long Term Support (LTS), aka Noble Numbat. It’s running well on my 2020-era Dell Precision 3451, which is powered by an Intel 8-core 3GHz i7-9700 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.Also: 10 things I always do after installing Linux – and why you should too With the release of Ubuntu 24.04.1, I was ready to recommend Ubuntu 22.04 (LTS) users update their systems. Fortunately, I didn’t write about it because I was mistaken. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, temporarily paused upgrades from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to the latest release. Canonical explained in an email that critical bugs were affecting the upgrade process. Specifically, “The upgrade was disabled due to a critical bug in ubuntu-release-upgrader in the way it’s using the apt solver.” Whoops!This decision came just days after the first point release when Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS was made available, and upgrades were officially enabled.Double whoops!Also: 10 Linux keyboard shortcuts I depend on for maximum efficiencyThat’s important because most business Ubuntu users who upgrade their systems wait for the .1 releases to make their move. That’s because any bugs from the initial release have been found and fixed in the .1 edition. I’d expected this upgrade to be the biggest to date for Ubuntu. Not, mind you, that you need to upgrade. After all, Canonical offers 12 years of support for its LTS Ubuntu versions. That means, for example, you can still be running Ubuntu 24.04 in 2038. More

June Wan/ZDNETOn Monday, Apple announced the iPhone 16 lineup at the “It’s Glowtime” event in Cupertino, California. The new iPhones — the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max — are the first designed for Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus More

Screenshot by Kayla Solino/ZDNETAt its “Glowtime” iPhone event on Monday, Apple confirmed that its AI-powered Apple Intelligence won’t be arriving until October. Though some people have been able to test a few upcoming features via the developer betas of iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, most Apple users will have to wait a few more weeks.Also: I went hands-on with Apple’s standard iPhone 16 and didn’t envy the Pro models at allEven then, you’ll need the right type of device. On the iPhone side, that means an iPhone 15 Pro More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETWell, it’s like Christmas has come early, and Apple has finally lifted the lid on the long-awaited — and much-leaked — iPhone 16 More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETOn Monday, Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 10 at the “It’s Glowtime” event in Cupertino, California. The new Apple Watch features the largest display and thinnest design yet, Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the event. It’s also the fastest-charging Apple Watch, getting you up to 80% battery in 30 minutes, Apple says. In terms of features, the Series 10 includes sleep apnea detection for the first time and an impressive 18-hour battery life.The Apple Watch Series 10 offers two bigger sizes (42mm and 46mm) and a slim design, which should make it more comfortable to wear on your wrist. You can opt for an aluminum or titanium display (the titanium has a more durable sapphire crystal display), along with new matching loops. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 also got a new colorway in satin black, though no other changes.Here’s what to know about when the new watches will be released and where to preorder. (You can also find out how to preorder the new iPhone 16 line and the new AirPods 4 and AirPods Max.)Apple Watch Series 10 release date and preorder informationThe Apple Watch Series 10 More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETLast month, Amazon confirmed that its popular Prime Day sale will return in October, but this time with a fall twist. Prime Big Deal Days More

HP Gaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L<!–> direct from HP.com for 38% off with this post-Labor Day deal. And just because this PC is $480 doesn’t mean it skimps out on quality components. This configuration is built with an Intel Core i5-13400 processor, Intel Arc […] More

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini.  Jason Cipriani/ZDNetApple has scrubbed two of its older model iPhones in the wake of Monday’s launch of the new iPhone 16 lineup. No longer up for sale are the iPhone 13 and the two Pro models of the iPhone 15. This leaves the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 15, 15 Plus, iPhone SE, and of course, the new iPhone 16 models as your only options should you want to buy directly from Apple.Also: iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 16: Should you upgrade to Apple’s latest model?The retirement of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max comes as no great surprise. When Apple launched the iPhone 15 series last year, it also jettisoned the Pro models of the iPhone 14. Retiring only the Pro flavors of the previous year’s phone is an attempt by Apple to push buyers who want a Pro version to grab the latest model. That’s as true this year as it was last year.But, the exit of the iPhone 13 marks a significant milestone for Apple’s phone lineup. The iPhone 13 was the last model to include a physical SIM. The iPhone 14 and its predecessors are eSIM-only phones. For me, that’s perfectly fine. I’m not a huge fan of physical SIMs. More