Samsung is moving closer to the stable release of One UI 8.5 with the rollout of Beta 4 for select Galaxy devices. The update is currently available for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra, marking another step toward the final build. One UI 8.5 is expected to debut officially with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, after which eligible Galaxy S25 models will receive the stable update. Until then, Samsung continues to refine the software through its ongoing beta program. One UI 8.5 Beta 4 Availability The One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update is currently limited to beta…
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YouTube Music is officially rolling out a Premium paywall for song lyrics, ending free access for many users. After months of testing, the feature is now being deployed in stages and will eventually reach all accounts. Lyrics have long been one of YouTube Music’s most useful features, allowing users to sing along, understand song lines clearly, and avoid searching lyrics separately on Google. However, this convenience is no longer fully available to free users. Lyrics Limited for Free Users With the latest change, YouTube Music now requires either YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium to view full song lyrics. When…
Google has begun rolling out the Android Auto 16.2 beta update to a limited number of users. This comes shortly after Android Auto 16.1 exited the beta channel and became available to the public. While the update is currently restricted to select beta testers, users who don’t want to wait for the stable release can still manually install the APK file using a trusted download link. Android Auto 16.2 Beta Brings Bug Fixes and Media Player Changes Android Auto has been dealing with several bugs in recent months, and Google continues to push incremental updates to improve stability. As usual,…
Android phones are getting closer to Apple’s seamless file-sharing experience. After Google quietly enabled AirDrop support on select Pixel devices through Quick Share, the company has now confirmed plans to expand the feature to more Android phones — with Samsung Galaxy devices expected to be first in line. AirDrop on Android: What’s Changing A few weeks ago, Google Pixel phones gained limited AirDrop compatibility using Quick Share. For now, the feature is restricted to a small number of Pixel models, reportedly the Pixel 10 series, but that limitation appears to be temporary. Google has been steadily bringing iOS-style features to…
Google recently began rolling out a new Android Auto update, and while it brings incremental improvements, it has also introduced a strange bug that’s confusing some users. According to multiple reports, the update causes the car icon to disappear from Google Maps while using Android Auto. Google Maps Car Icon Missing on Android Auto Google Maps is one of the most important features of Android Auto, helping drivers navigate routes, monitor traffic, and track their real-time location. However, affected users say that although Maps continues to function, the car icon — usually shown as a blue arrow or vehicle marker…
Google has started rolling out the February 2026 security patch to eligible Pixel devices. Users can download the update now, ahead of the highly anticipated March Feature Drop. This month’s release appears to be a quiet one, likely because Google is preparing a major update in the coming weeks. Unlike the usual monthly patches that include several bug fixes, the Android 16 February Security Bulletin lists no known issues addressed in this release. February 2026 Security Patch for Pixel phones However, Google’s device-specific bulletin does mention a single fix: a high-severity vulnerability in the VPU driver (CVE-2026-0106). Aside from this,…
The Galaxy S22 series phones have stopped receiving monthly security patch updates. Samsung recently released the January 2026 security patch build for the models, but it seems it will take some time before the phones receive a new security update. What’s Changing? The Galaxy S22 series is eligible for four Android OS upgrades and five years of security patch updates. Samsung has already completed its promise on the OS front, delivering all four major Android updates. The devices are currently running stable Android 16. While security support is still active, Samsung has demoted the Galaxy S22 series to quarterly updates.…
Google continues to lead the Android ecosystem when it comes to long-term software support. Over the years, the company has not only increased the number of updates promised to new devices but has also quietly extended support for older Pixel models. One device that initially missed out—the Pixel Tablet—has now received a welcome upgrade in its support timeline. Google’s Android Update Policy: How It Evolved The first Pixel smartphones powered by Google’s in-house Tensor chip debuted with the Pixel 6 series. At launch, these devices were promised 3 years of Android OS updates alongside 5 years of security patches. Everything…
Xiaomi is preparing a new HyperOS build that brings fresh features and refinements. The update, dubbed HyperOS 3.1, is currently exclusive to China, where the public beta program has already begun. While the update introduces notable improvements, many users may be disappointed to learn that not all devices will be eligible. A key requirement is Android 16. HyperOS 3.1 is strictly tied to Android 16, which means any Xiaomi device still running Android 15—and without an upgrade path to Android 16—will not receive the update. HyperOS 3.1 beta rollout details As usual, Xiaomi has kicked off the HyperOS 3.1 beta…
Xiaomi is yet to roll out the stable HyperOS 3 update to all eligible devices, but that hasn’t slowed down development. The company is already working on its next upgrade, expected to arrive as HyperOS 3.1, and early details suggest some impressive new features are on the way. With HyperOS stability improving and fewer bugs reported after each release, Xiaomi is now focusing on refining the user experience. HyperOS 3.1 aims to make the interface more intuitive, expand ecosystem features, and bring deeper cross-platform compatibility—especially with iOS. Xiaomi HyperOS 3.1: What We Know So Far According to a report from…