GigaomDetailed info on nearby landmarks and restaurants will start magically showing up in Google Now
A cool new feature for Google Now will suggest nearby landmarks and restaurants. Read more »
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An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function. Operating systems can be found on almost any device that contains a computer — from cellular phones and video game consoles to supercomputers and web servers.
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