Samsung started rolling out the stable One UI 8-based Android 16 update recently, but it could be developing the next major One UI upgrade. While One UI 8.5 has been in the news lately, expected for a January 2026 release, One UI 9 will be a bigger update. It will bring the next iteration of Android OS, and Samsung has set its eyes on the release. We are still a couple of months away from the release of Android 17. Google is yet to announce plans for the next upgrade, but Samsung is making plans. Perhaps the company wants to…
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Since the unveiling, Xiaomi has been organizing a beta preview for the HyperOS 3 update. Mi Pilot members have been testing the build in China, and it seems a perfect time to start the stable release. Of course, the rollout will begin in China, with Global rollout expected after the official announcement. Chinese Xiaomi phone users are always the first to get the new iteration of HyperOS. According to the official Xiaomi account on Weibo, that’s not going to change. They have just announced the HyperOS 3 stable release plan for the region. As expected, the upgrade will arrive for…
Xiaomi has started testing the Redmi 14C Android 16-based HyperOS 3 build. Depending on your region, it’s the same phone as the Redmi A3 Pro and POCO C75. It’s likely the last major Android OS upgrade guaranteed for the device, and therefore, it’s essential to keep an eye on its development. The Redmi 14C was introduced to the market with Android 14 and was later upgraded to Android 15 earlier this year. Given that most mid-range phones are eligible for two Android OS upgrades, the device will receive Android 16. Testing for the upgrade has started for the device, albeit…
It has only been a few days since the stable One UI 8 update started rolling out. The update has now arrived in the US for the Galaxy S25 series, both beta testers and stable users. Of course, it’s an OTA release, so it will take some time to arrive on all eligible phones. Those upgrading to the stable One UI 8 for the first time are getting about a 3.8GB package. We expect the package to weigh less for individuals who are installing the stable build, as the latest release does not bring any new features to them. It…
Samsung has recently finalized the One UI 8 Beta program with the release of the stable build. The Korean company is not wasting time, as they have started working on the next iteration of One UI, One UI 8.5. A new build has been spotted on the official servers, and it’s for the Galaxy S25 series. Perhaps Samsung plans to release the Galaxy S26 series phones with One UI 8.5. There were reports earlier in the year about that possibility, and it seems the company will go that route. And with the build being tested by the Galaxy S25, Samsung…
Samsung released the stable One UI 8 update for the first time on Monday. The rollout was exclusive to Korean users, with an official release plan suggesting more countries will start receiving the upgrade today. As anticipated, the rollout has expanded to Germany, Asia, and the UK. The stable One UI 8 update is rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series in these regions. It has started with those who participated in the beta preview, but we expect a wider availability in the coming hours. Nevertheless, you can check for the upgrade manually instead of waiting for a notification. Details…
Ahead of the stable release in December, Google has started rolling out the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 update. The rollout is exclusive to Beta testers, and we expect more builds in the coming weeks. This will allow Google time to test new features coming to Android, like the custom app shapes. There have been signs that Google will introduce the icon shape customization option. It was first spotted in the 2508 Android Canary release. While it’s currently exclusive to Beta testers, stable users will get the feature in December. Support has been added to Health Connect to track steps…
Google has recently released a new Android Auto update for beta program participants. It has yet to release the build to stable users, but with the latest development, the rollout might be delayed. Those who installed Android Auto 15.2 Beta are having issues reading what is on the music player widget. It’s an issue that started after the recent update, although it has to do with the upcoming light theme. Details of the latest Android Auto update 15.2 bug The reason for the Music Player widget on the Android Auto dashboard is to make it easy to see what’s playing…
It has been a few weeks since Google released the Pixel 10 series phones. They debuted running Android 16 QPR1 update outside of the box, but with the August 2025 security patch. While the devices have since received the September patch, Google is rolling out a new update for the Pixel 10 series phones. There have been reports from Pixel 10 series phone users about their device performance. The device heats up, which results in battery drain when Android Auto is in use. Typical of recently released phones, new updates are needed to address these bugs, and Google seems to…
Samsung has begun the much-anticipated stable release of One UI 8. The rollout is limited to the Galaxy S25 series phone, but we expect other eligible devices to start receiving the upgrade soon. With the release of the Galaxy A35 Beta 2, the unit will start getting a new OS upgrade in the coming weeks. While Galaxy S25 received a seventh beta build, Galaxy A35 will probably not get a third or even fourth beta. Both phones are different in terms of the features the latest build will introduce. Additionally, Samsung only releases two to three beta builds for entry-level…