Google has yet to release a stable build for Android Auto 15, but has already started rolling out Android Auto 15.1 beta. The update is coming a few days after the previous release to address issues, optimize performance, and prepare the app for upcoming additions. Google has continued to support Android Auto with new updates every fortnight. The app has many inconsistencies, and these releases are supposed to address them. While they do just that most of the time, they also hint at upcoming features. Android Auto 15.1 does just that by suggesting that Material 3 Expressive Design will be…
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It has been over three months since Samsung launched the One UI 8 Beta program for the Galaxy 25 series. The stable build has yet to start rolling out, but we have a timeframe for when the update will begin rolling out. With the One UI 8 Beta 5 released some days ago, we thought that was it, but it seems Samsung is planning for One UI 8 Beta 6. A new report has surfaced, hinting at a new One UI 8 Beta update on Samsung servers. According to Tarun Vats, the build has a firmware version S938BXXU5ZYH9. Potentially, Samsung…
While the stable One UI 8 update has yet to start rolling out, Samsung is opening up the beta test for more phones. With the Galaxy S24 series testing the build, more devices, including the A-series, will be joining the beta program soon. Interestingly, the Galaxy A35 One UI 8 Beta could be the first to start rolling out. A new report has surfaced hinting at an imminent release of the Galaxy A35 One UI 8 Beta update. The Korean tech giant will start rolling out the Beta build next month, and with the latest development, we believe they are…
Google has yet to release the stable Android 16 QPR1 update, expected to debut the Material 3 Expressive Design, but is rolling out the Android 16 QPR2 Beta update already. The stable build won’t roll out until December, and we expect subsequent beta releases before then. Google does not rely solely on a new Android OS upgrade to deliver new features. The Quarterly Platform Releases provide an opportunity to introduce significant changes. Of course, more than monthly security patches are needed, as it’s mainly to resolve bugs and enhance security. Still, we recommend installing it when prompted. Details of Android…
It has been a few weeks since Samsung released the One UI 8 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy S25 series. We were hoping it was the last build before the stable release, but it turns out the One UI 8 Beta 5 update has always been in the plans. However, it’s all bug fixes, hinting at a stable release could be next. Samsung confirmed plans to release the Galaxy S25 stable One UI 8 update next month. Before the update starts rolling out, there’s one more beta build to install, at least. It focuses on resolving issues and optimizing…
Samsung expanded the One UI 8 Beta program to Galaxy S24 series users recently, and we expect Galaxy A series units to join the preview soon. While we are still waiting for the rollout, the Galaxy A36 One UI 8 Beta build has been spotted on the company’s server A few weeks ago, Samsung confirmed plans to expand the One UI 8 Beta program to more phones. On the list is the Galaxy A36, and while the rollout has yet to start, we might not wait much longer, as the build has now been spotted on the server Details of…
Samsung continues to prepare for the stable One UI 8 release with Beta 4 now available in more regions. The build has been available for a few weeks, but limited to certain countries. It is now available to more people, including those in the UK and India. Samsung will start rolling out a stable Android 16-based One UI 8 update next month. The rollout will begin with the Galaxy S25 series, and it’s not surprising. It’s been over two months since the first beta build was released, and it was exclusive to the flagship phones until recently. With One UI…
Xiaomi has made big progress since switching to HyperOS from MIUI. The stability of their Android skin improved massively with only a few bugs reported after a new update, unlike before. However, like other custom skins, there is always a possibility of a bug after a new update. That is the case with some Xiaomi phone users, as they are finding it difficult to register to a 5G network. Every week, Xiaomi releases a bug report highlighting issues being widely reported and the progress they have made to resolve those they have already acknowledged. The latest report suggests some Xiaomi…
Google Messages has seen some improvements since it started supporting RCS messaging. Previously, users gained the ability to send images in original quality. Most recently, Google released the unsend feature, which is now widely available. New features on Google Messages are usually rolled out to a few people before expanding broadly. The unsend feature first appeared in beta a few months ago in select countries and has since rolled out to stable versions in more regions, eventually becoming widely available. With the support of RCS, it is possible to delete sent messages. It is not just on your screen but…
Ahead of the stable release, Google has started rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 update. It’s been almost a month since the last build, and we think we know the reason for the delay in releasing a new one. Google is planning the first Feature Drop since releasing the stable Android 16 update. It is expected next month, and with the latest beta build, the company is a step closer. The BP31.250610.09 build is available for all eligible units. We understand Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 update is available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel…