operating system
noun
: software that controls the operation of a computer and directs the processing of programs (as by assigning storage space in memory and controlling input and output functions)
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This is a big departure and proof that Apple has really succeeded in leveraging its own ecosystem, with this traditional iPhone chip working across its operating systems.
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Please update your browser and operating system to continue to watch.
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Arxy has developed a digital go-to-market operating system that connects brands and retailers through virtual showrooms.
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Even with the iPhone chip, the machine still runs the same macOS operating system found on other Macs.
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Please update your browser and operating system to continue to watch.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
Arxy has developed a digital go-to-market operating system that connects brands and retailers through virtual showrooms.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Even with the iPhone chip, the machine still runs the same macOS operating system found on other Macs.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Operating system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operating%20system. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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