Google is currently rolling out the Android 17 Beta 4 update to eligible Pixel phones. It’s been three weeks since the last build, which marked a significant milestone in platform stability. The latest update didn’t introduce any changes, and it’s the last scheduled beta build for this release cycle. Perhaps we will see a point release to address future bugs, but a stable build should be next. Google has released Android 17 Beta 4 System image for all eligible phones. If you own the Pixel 6 series phones up to the Pixel 10 series, you can install the update now.…
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The best part of the Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta 9 update is the introduction of support for AirDrop via Quick Share. We understand the update, which introduced the feature, is now being extended to those in the US. If you are part of the beta program, you can check for the update and install it to get the AirDrop-like sharing feature. The Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta 9 update is rolling out for the carrier-locked version in that region. It carries a firmware version ending with ZZD5. Aside from introducing support for AirDrop and the April 2026…
Samsung has yet to release the One UI 8.5 stable update for older Galaxy phones, but reports suggest we will see the rollout start later this month. Ahead of release, the Galaxy S24 One UI 8.5 stable build has been spotted on the company’s server and includes possible features. Samsung has continued the One UI 8.5 Beta program, probably because it wants to start the stable release across the board. This means all eligible devices will likely start receiving the upgrade simultaneously, and the latest development suggests that is likely the case. Interestingly, we now have an idea of what…
Samsung has expanded the One UI 8.5 beta program to the Galaxy A-series phones. The update has been released for the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, both of which, for now, don’t have support for AirDrop-like sharing. AirDrop support via Quick Share is expanding to more Android phones. Samsung currently has the most phones with support, and it’s expected to expand to more devices. Given that the Pixel 10a supports the feature, some mid-range phones will receive it later. Nevertheless, it’s only the One UI 8.5 features that are rolling out for the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35. Details of…
Samsung is rolling out a new One UI 8.5 Beta update for the Galaxy S24 FE. It’s the second beta build, but unlike the standard versions, the latest release fails to bring the much-anticipated AirDrop support. Samsung has been expanding the AirDrop support via Quick Share to its phones. The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra currently support the feature after a recent One UI 8.5 update. Unfortunately, the Galaxy S24 FE One UI 8.5 Beta 2 update doesn’t come with it. We might see it with a future update, but for now, the new update focuses on…
There are many pay advance or pay-on-demand services available, but only a few of them offer the same experience as MyPayNow. Hence, if you are struggling to make ends meet before your next pay, MyPayNow is a perfect solution for you. Meanwhile, some MyPayNow alternatives offer a better experience. With these apps, you can borrow money for specific shopping and pay back on your next paycheck. These apps are for people in Australia, and according to feedback, the experience has been transparent. There are loads of reasons to opt for a pay-in-advance platform like MyPayNow. A family surviving only on…
Google is working on new features for Android Auto, and it includes the introduction of more widgets to the home screen. For weeks, we have been waiting for the video apps widget, but it seems not to be ready yet. However, the Android Auto 16.7 beta build has introduced new widgets for select apps. While the feature is not enabled by default yet, you can enable it using a launcher. Most Android Auto updates that have arrived in the past weeks have focused on bug fixes and improvements. A recent update resolved the connection issues experienced by Samsung and Pixel…
Google, without support from Apple, cracked how to make the Android Quick Share feature work with Apple’s AirDrop. Since Android is an open system and runs most phones in the market, it was only a matter of time before it expanded. As expected, more Android phones now support AirDrop via Quick Share. The first Android phone to support AirDrop via Quick Share was the Pixel 10 series. It later expanded to the Pixel 9 series before Google announced more Android phones would be getting the support. OPPO has since announced the feature for its Find X series phone before Samsung…
It has been years since we heard about Pixel phone bootloop issues. Google has improved the stability of its software since the problems of the Pixel 6 series. While bugs are reported after a new update sometimes, the latest bootloop issue is affecting a good number of Pixel phone users. According to reports, some Pixel phones have been stuck on the G logo at boot. Users began experiencing this issue since the March security patch, leaving their phones unusable. Though the problem is not widespread, we have seen multiple reports hinting that many people are affected. We understand that all…
Samsung has yet to release the stable One UI 8.5, but they are opening up the beta program for more devices. After the release of the Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy S23 One UI 8.5 Beta Program has just begun. If you are interested in the early access, you can join the beta test now. Details of Galaxy S23 One UI 8.5 beta update Samsung has a limited release in India. It comes with a firmware version S911BXXU9ZZD5. The update size is about 4.16GB, and we expect an expansion to the UK, Korea, and the US in the coming hours.…