The Linux-based operating system openKylin was built by about 4,000 developers. The OS is currently used in China's space programmes, as well as the country's finance and energy industries.

A bug in the Android mobile operating system has been discovered by researchers, who say it affects nearly a billion devices.

Microsoft plans to release its new Windows 10 operating system on July 29.

Microsoft will upgrade Windows 7 and Windows 8 to Windows 10 for free this summer, extending its offer even to software pirates