Google Messages users are reporting that the app crashes a few seconds after opening. It’s an issue that started yesterday and has been attributed to the recent update released some days ago. Google Messages can be found on almost all Android phones. It makes sense why the app crashing has been getting so much attention. According to those affected, launching the Google Messages app to the homepage closes the app after a few seconds. So far, replying through notifications or chat head/bubble works successfully. Details of Google Messages crashing on Android We understand the issue is associated with the latest…
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Samsung recently announced it is bringing the One UI 8 Beta program to Galaxy S24 and S23 users. While the company expects to start the rollout in the coming weeks, it did not say when exactly. Thanks to recent reports, we might start seeing the much-anticipated upgrade next week. It took over two months for Samsung to announce One UI 8 Beta for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23. The duo was always eligible for the program but didn’t get a timeframe until recently. Now, we have a release date. Samsung is tipped to start the Beta preview for the…
Xiaomi has started testing its next iteration of HyperOS. The Chinese company recently finalized the development of Xiaomi HyperOS 2 to focus on the upcoming OS. We believe the upgrade will arrive for eligible users in the coming weeks, with Android 16 set to be part of the build. Xiaomi is one of the companies that has improved the release of its latest Android skin. With HyperOS 3 tipped to arrive with Android 16, eligible users will receive both simultaneously, and Xiaomi has intensified the development. According to a report, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 Beta might launch later this month, meaning…
Google has started rolling out the August 2025 security patch for Pixel phones. It’s a global release, meaning all eligible devices are getting the update. It comes with a few bug fixes, system optimization, and security enhancements. Pixel phones are always the first to receive the latest security patch update. Google is now rolling out the update to eligible phones. We understand the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9a, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel…
Two months have passed since Samsung released the first One UI 8 Beta update to the Galaxy S25 series. The device recently got the One UI 8 Beta 4 update, and that might be the last build before a stable release. Samsung has now announced when it plans to release the stable Android 16-based One UI 8 update, and it’s not far away. It’s been a few weeks since Google released stable Android 16 to Pixel users, and with the recent development, Samsung users will soon start getting the upgrade. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to receive the update…
Two months after the first One UI 8 Beta release, Samsung plans to expand the rollout to more phones, including the Galaxy A series. The South Korean company plans to release the build in select regions, and only a limited number of devices will get the upgrade. And they expect to finalize the preview in the coming weeks. Samsung has been working on the Android 16-based One UI 8 build for some time, with different devices popping up on their server running the OS. They have now confirmed plans to release the stable build in the coming weeks, while listing…
It has been over two months since Samsung started the One UI 8 Beta release but limited the availability to a few phones. The company has now revealed its plans to expand the rollout to other phones, including mid-range devices. These phones will get the upgrade in the coming weeks before a stable release. Samsung has limited the One UI 8 Beta update to the Galaxy S25 series for a few months now. We knew since the release that it would arrive for more phones, and now, an official list has been released by the company, which also confirms when…
POCO phones come pre-installed with Xiaomi HyperOS, and the POCO F7 debuted running HyperOS 2. It is the current version of Xiaomi’s Android skin, which is based on Android 15, and we expect Android 16 to arrive with HyperOS 3. Of course, the POCO F7 will receive the upgrade, and plans have started with the upcoming update. POCO F7 arrived in June, running Android 15-based HyperOS 2 build. Since the release, there have been point upgrades to improve the performance and resolve issues. The latest POCO F7 update is HyperOS 2.1, meaning the device is due for another update soon.…
Most Xiaomi phones now have a fingerprint reader, a way of gaining access to the phone. Hence, it is something everyone uses on a daily basis, meaning fingerprints unlock issue will affect their experience with the phone. Unfortunately, a recent update has broken this functionality for many people, and it does not seem a fix is on the way. According to the latest HyperOS weekly bug report, many users cannot unlock their devices using the biometric authentication method. It is a bug that currently affects three phones in multiple regions, meaning that many are affected. You would expect a fix…
To improve animation was one of the reasons for switching to HyperOS, and while there has been an improvement, a new update sometimes arrives to break some things, making it sluggish. That is probably the case with the last update released for a few devices, but it seems to affect those on Dark Mode. According to reports, during page transitions in Dark Mode, a white flash is visible, which has now been confirmed as an issue. Perhaps the recent animation update caused the bug. An effort has been made to address it, but it will take time due to the…