Samsung has begun rolling out a new beta update for the Galaxy S25 series. It’s the second-to-last beta tele before the stable rollout. As expected, the update has finally brought support for AirDrop, which starts working after installing the upgrade on your Galaxy S25 series phone. Early reports suggest Samsung will enable support for AirDrop for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra with the next beta update. The rollout has now started, and according to the changelog, the update has enabled support. After installing the update, you can start sharing files with iOS devices seamlessly. Details of…
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WhatsApp has been rolling out new features to improve the app’s performance and enhance security. The company is slowing down as they move to make your phone number private with the release of the username feature. Soon, you won’t need someone’s phone number to message them on WhatsApp. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has released the username feature it’s been working on for months. As usual, the release is in phase, meaning only select users are receiving it. We understand that both Android and iOS users are getting the update. However, you can only set up a username for your account…
Google is committed to improving the performance of Android Auto. The tech company releases a new update for the app every fortnight, and that does not seem to be stopping anytime soon. They have just released the Android Auto 16.6 stable update, marking the end of the beta phase. Anyone can install the app via the Play Store, and we recommend it especially if you are experiencing connection issues. A couple of days ago, Google confirmed it is fixing Connection issues for Samsung and Pixel devices. The problem started after a previous Android Auto update release, and we expect this…
Google has begun releasing the April 2026 security patch for Pixel phones. It’s a Global release and is currently available for all eligible users. Those participating in the Android 17 Beta program, unfortunately, are not part of the release. The latest update resolves bugs and improves performance. According to Google’s security bulletin, 1 security vulnerability was resolved in the patch dated 2026-04-01, and 4 were resolved in the patch dated 2026-04-05. These issues range from high to critical. April 2026 security patch for Pixel phones: Changelog Use the device keys below to interpret the update changelog below… *[1] Pixel 6,…
Samsung has yet to announce when the stable One UI 8.5 update will begin rolling out, but the latest report suggests we might see the release this month. Of course, for the Galaxy S25 series, that would mean possible release to other phones currently testing the build, as a stable release means the beta program has been concluded. Details of stable One UI 8.5 release date According to Tarun Vats, stable One UI 8.5 is likely to start seeding for Galaxy S25 series phones on April 30th. The supposed rollout will commence in South Korea before expanding to other regions.…
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…
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…