Samsung is yet to make an official announcement regarding the One UI 8.5 update, but evidence continues to suggest that development is well underway. Several Galaxy devices have already been spotted testing the new build, and following the recent sighting of the Galaxy S25 FE on Samsung’s servers, the Galaxy S23 FE One UI 8.5 update has now surfaced as well. Samsung plans to roll out One UI 8.5 to all devices that previously received One UI 8. However, the company typically starts with a limited preview program available only to select models. Unfortunately, the Galaxy S23 FE is not…
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Following the rollout of the stable HyperOS 3 update, some POCO F7 users have started reporting new issues. While Xiaomi has already addressed a number of early problems, a fresh concern has now emerged — poor Dolby Audio quality. Dolby Audio has long been a standard feature on modern smartphones. Developed by Dolby Laboratories, the technology is designed to improve sound output by delivering clearer dialogue, louder volume, and a more immersive audio experience across supported devices, including smartphones. However, after the release of HyperOS version OS3.0.5.0.WOJIMIXM, several POCO F7 users noticed a noticeable drop in audio quality when Dolby…
Following the release of the stable Android 16 QPR2 update earlier this month, Google has officially begun rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1. This marks the third and final Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) in the Android 16 lifecycle, paving the way for the next major Android version ahead of its stable release in March 2026. As expected, the update is available to eligible Pixel devices starting from the Pixel 6 series. However, users must be enrolled in the Android Beta Program to receive the OTA update, unless they prefer to install it manually. We recommend trying the beta build,…
Samsung has already begun previewing One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series, and it appears the Fan Edition model is also part of the plan. Ahead of any official announcement, a One UI 8.5 build for the Galaxy S25 FE has now been spotted on Samsung’s servers, suggesting the update is actively in development. Although Galaxy Fan Edition devices usually do not participate in beta programs, the S25 FE is still expected to receive the One UI 8.5 update around the same time as the flagship Galaxy S25 models. The early appearance of the firmware on Samsung’s servers indicates…
Xiaomi has begun rolling out the HyperOS 3 update for the Redmi Note 14 5G, bringing one of the most anticipated features—HyperIsland—to a mid-range smartphone. Previously believed to be exclusive to premium Xiaomi devices, HyperIsland (Xiaomi’s take on Dynamic Island-style notifications) is now officially available on the Redmi Note 14 5G. Redmi Note 14 5G HyperOS 3 Update Rollout The HyperOS 3 update for the Redmi Note 14 5G has started rolling out in India. At the moment, the release is limited to Mi Pilot members, meaning only a small group of users have access to the update. Xiaomi is…
The long wait is finally over. Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. As expected, the rollout is currently limited to select regions and devices, with a wider expansion planned in the coming days. At the moment, Samsung has restricted the update to South Korea. The rollout began a few hours ago and will gradually reach all eligible units over the next few weeks. Galaxy Watch 4 One UI 8 Watch Update Details Samsung is releasing the update with the following firmware versions: Galaxy Watch 4…
Samsung is yet to officially roll out the stable One UI 8.5 update, but a growing number of users are already testing the software through the beta program. Thanks to this early access, several new features have surfaced—one of which is a redesigned battery indicator. One UI 8.5 was initially expected to be a minor update with limited visual changes. However, Samsung has surprised users by introducing several refinements and new customization options. One notable change is the updated battery indicator, which brings a fresh look to the status bar. Previously, Samsung users could either display the battery percentage as…
Samsung has rolled out early access to the One UI 8.5 beta, allowing users to preview the next major update ahead of its official release. One UI 8.5 will make its formal debut alongside the Galaxy S26 series, after which the stable version will begin rolling out to supported older devices. To give users a taste of what’s coming, Samsung has launched a limited beta program—though not all devices are eligible, and hence, the One UI 8.5 beta availability list. Currently, early access to One UI 8.5 is restricted to select devices in a few regions. Even if your country…
Samsung has officially kicked off the One UI 8.5 beta preview, giving users early access to the upcoming software update. As usual, the program is limited to select users and countries. With many eagerly waiting to participate, we’ve put together the full list of regions included in the One UI 8.5 beta rollout. Samsung is restricting access to a few countries across Europe, Asia, and North America. Only users with Samsung accounts registered in these regions will be able to download the beta build. So far, the rollout has been smooth, and joining the beta is recommended if it’s available…
Samsung plans to release One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series next month. Ahead of the official announcement, the Korean company has started previewing the build for older phones, with the Galaxy A17 One UI 8.5 build, the latest that has been spotted on the company’s servers. Galaxy A17 will receive the One UI 8.5 upgrade. Of course, based on Android 16, but it’s unlikely the mid-range phone will participate in the beta program. Only the Galaxy S25 series phones have received the beta update, and we are unlikely to see another beta build for any device until next…