Samsung is working on expanding AirDrop support via Quick Share to more devices, having released it for the Galaxy S26 series phones. A new update is now being prepared for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S24, and the Galaxy Z Fold7, which will enable AirDrop-like sharing for these devices. Samsung seems to have tied the support to One UI 8.5, and hence, the plan is to enable the function with the next One UI 8.5 Beta build. That means only those participating in the beta program will receive the AirDrop-like sharing. Wider availability will start when the stable version of the…
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Samsung has been planning to port to Google Messages for months now, and they have just announced the end of Service for “Samsung Messages.” The Korean company has released a guideline for a smooth transition. Google plans to adopt RCS Messaging for Android, and so far, progress has been made. Samsung has announced plans to move to Google Messages from July for older Galaxy phones, with Galaxy S26 users already unable to download Samsung Messages. “Once the Samsung Messages app is discontinued, sending messages via Samsung Messages on your phone will no longer be possible, except for emergency service numbers…
Google has begun rolling out a new Pixel Buds A-series update. The rollout began yesterday and will take a few days to arrive for all eligible devices. Details of the new Pixel Buds A-series update A new update with a firmware version 3.581.0 is now available for the original Buds A-series released in 2021. The new build comes with “bug fixes, performance, and security improvements.” Unfortunately, that is the only detail available on the changelog, and perhaps there are more under the hood. We recommend installing the update to optimize performance and resolve any issues you might be facing with…
While Samsung has yet to start the stable One UI 8.5 release, more phones have joined the beta program. Interestingly, the company plans to expand the program to more devices, as a new report has surfaced suggesting the Galaxy A36 One UI 8.5 beta update could be on the way. Before the current Beta program, Samsung had always limited the beta builds to its flagship phones and a few mid-range devices. There have been some changes, as for the first time, a beta program is being organized for the Fan Edition of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 series phones.…
Samsung is not yet rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 build to older phones. The Galaxy S25 series phones began receiving a new beta update after the beta program was opened for more phones. We understand that more One UI 8.5 beta updates are planned, which will see the stable release start rolling out in the coming weeks. More One UI 8.5 beta updates planned for the Galaxy S25 series phones According to Tarun Vats, Samsung plans to release up to ten beta updates for the Galaxy S25 series. Considering each beta release takes a few weeks before a…
Samsung recently opened the One UI 8.5 beta program to more devices, including the Galaxy S24 series and the Galaxy Z Fold7. More phones are joining the Beta program as the first Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 One UI 8.5 Beta build has just been spotted on the company’s tester servers. According to a recent report, Samsung is planning a One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Both devices have a build currently on the servers with firmware versions F946NKSU6ZZD1 and F731NKSU6ZZD1, respectively. This only confirms the imminent release of the build. Samsung…
Google has released the WearOS 6.1 based on the Android 16 update. Unfortunately, the update is not available on any Watch yet, but we expect that to change soon. According to Google, “Wear OS 6.1 is based on a Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) of Android 16 (API level 36.1).” The Android 16 QPR2 released in December 2025 was the first minor SDK Release. The last big release (Wear OS 5.1) arrived in November 2024, which upgraded the watch OS from Android 14 to Android 15. Meanwhile, the latest “version of Wear OS doesn’t introduce any behavior changes for application developers.”…
It is the first day of April, and Samsung has just released the April 2026 security patch update. The Korean company has limited the release to its home country, but that could extend to other countries in the coming days. Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones are now receiving the April 2026 security patch update. The rollout is exclusive to the latest S-series device in South Korea. As usual, it is rolling out in batches and may take some time before arriving for all eligible users. Meanwhile, you can check for the update manually via the settings app. Details of Samsung’s…
Google announced the March Play system update earlier this month, but never rolled it out. The rollout has started, and it seems to be a general release. If you have an Android device, you should check for the latest update and optimize your device security. Google Play system update arrives with new features, but most times, it comes with bug fixes and optimizations. We recommend checking for this update and installing it, as it brings loads of new additions. You can check for the complete changelog here. How to Check for the March Play System Update If you’re using an…
Google is letting its users change their Gmail addresses. The company has been working on this change for some time and is now rolling it out in select regions. You can change the part before @gmail, but that’s actually what matters. Google has published a video showing people who wish to change their Gmail address. However, only those in the US seem to have the ability to change their address, but there are reports that some people in India can. Perhaps Google is gradually rolling it out in other regions with wider availability, exclusive to the US. Here is how…