disruptive update
[dɪsˈrʌptɪv ˈʌpdeɪt]
nounpl: disruptive updates
atualização disruptiva
1. A software or system update that significantly interrupts normal operations, causes downtime, or requires major changes to workflows and processes
The Windows 10 update was a disruptive update that forced many businesses to shut down their systems for hours.
A atualização do Windows 10 foi uma atualização disruptiva que forçou muitas empresas a desligar seus sistemas por horas.
2. An update that fundamentally changes user interface, features, or system architecture in ways that are not backward compatible
The new iOS update proved to be disruptive, confusing long-time users with its completely redesigned interface.
A nova atualização do iOS provou ser disruptiva, confundindo usuários antigos com sua interface completamente reformulada.
The term 'disruptive update' gained prominence in both US and Brazilian tech culture in the 2010s-2020s as major companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google rolled out significant system overhauls. In Brazil, there's often frustration expressed about mandatory disruptive updates that occur without adequate warning, particularly in business environments. In the USA, the term is frequently used in tech communities and has become part of general IT vocabulary when discussing forced system changes.
NYC Slang
a system update that's gonna mess everything up / a game-breaking update
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