Xiaomi is still working on upgrading several devices to Android 16 with HyperOS 3, and the Xiaomi 13 series is next in line. The company has already uploaded a test build to its servers, and from all indications, it appears stable enough—suggesting that the official rollout is just around the corner. Launched in 2022 with Android 13, the Xiaomi 13 series is eligible for four major Android updates. It has already received two, making Android 16 the third. The device is also expected to get Android 17 eventually, but the first step is installing the upcoming HyperOS 3 update. HyperOS…
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Like Samsung, Xiaomi, and other smartphone companies, OnePlus is also rolling out a stable Android 16 update to its eligible phones. The company has begun rolling out the OnePlus 11 Android 16 update in select regions, but only a few people have access to the build. OnePlus 11 Android 16 update has started in India, and it’s expected to arrive in other countries in the coming days. Meanwhile, it might be slow to reach everyone in the current market, as OTA takes time. Additionally, the update is a cross-section Android upgrade, so more time is needed to ensure everything is…
Xiaomi has finally begun rolling out the long-awaited Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update for the Redmi Note 14 4G. While the Redmi Note 14 series was among the first wave of eligible mid-range devices scheduled for the new software, the 4G model had been left waiting—until now. The rollout is currently live for Global users, though anyone who wishes to install the build manually can do so using the provided Recovery ROM package. The broader HyperOS 3 rollout started months ago, but distribution for this particular model has been slow and selective. Initial availability seems targeted at a small number…
Samsung is preparing the next version of its Android skin, One UI 8.5, which is expected to debut alongside the upcoming Galaxy S26 series in January. As always, the update will also extend to older models, including the Galaxy S25 lineup. If you’ve been wondering about the Samsung phones eligible for One UI 8.5 update, this guide covers everything we know so far. Samsung has already begun internal testing for the One UI 8.5 update. A beta program is likely to start soon—possibly within weeks—but it will initially be limited to select flagship smartphones. Mid-range and budget models will still…
Google is rolling out a new Android Auto 15.8 beta update. The release is limited to beta testers, with expansion to the public in the coming days. Although you can install the APK file, you might be better off with the stable version, as no new user-facing changes were detected on this build. There have been loads of Android Auto updates released in the past few weeks. Most of these releases focus on bug fixes, improvements, and preparing the upcoming features. The latest addition is the Gemini, which replaced Google Assistant. Perhaps the new build will bring the feature to…
Samsung is preparing the next version of its custom interface, One UI 8.5, which is expected to debut alongside the Galaxy S26. As usual, the update will also reach older models after going through several rounds of beta testing. While the rollout hasn’t officially begun, the first One UI 8.5 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series has now appeared on Samsung’s servers. The Galaxy S25 lineup is expected to be among the first to receive this update. With the official release only a few weeks away, it makes sense that internal testing is already underway. The Galaxy S26 build…
Xiaomi has begun rolling out the stable HyperOS 3 update to POCO devices, and several eligible models have already received it in select regions. The latest to join the list is the POCO F7 Ultra, which is now getting the stable HyperOS 3 Global update. For now, the rollout is limited to POCO Testers, who will preview the software ahead of the wider public release. So far, HyperOS 3 has been mostly stable with no major bugs reported, but Xiaomi is still being careful with the rollout. That’s why only a small group of users currently has access to the…
The stable Redmi 14C HyperOS 3 update is now available for download. That means the POCO C75 has started upgrading to Android 16 with a stable HyperOS 3 build. Check below for more details. Xiaomi has begun rolling out HyperOS 3 in China, and the global release is just a few days away. The Redmi Note 14 series is currently testing the update internally, and it now appears that the Redmi 14C HyperOS 3 update is almost ready to launch. The Redmi 14C is also known as the POCO C75 and Redmi A3 Pro in different markets. This means users…
Google and Apple have been quietly working on cross-platform improvements over the past few weeks, and one of the most interesting results is now live. As announced recently, Android users can finally use AirDrop-style sharing on their phones. The feature works through Quick Share, but for now, only a limited number of Android devices support it. AirDrop—Apple’s seamless file-sharing system for photos, videos, and documents—has always been an iPhone-only feature. That’s starting to change. Android users can now send files to iPhones using similar technology, but currently, support is restricted to the Pixel 10 series. Google is expected to expand…
Google has begun rolling out a new Android Auto 15.7 beta update for select users. The rollout comes with the much-anticipated Gemini support, but only supported devices will receive the feature. Additionally, it’s still being tested and hence, will take time to arrive on all eligible phones. A few weeks back, Google moved the minimum requirement for installing Android Auto from Android 8 to Android 9. Perhaps the introduction of Gemini was the reason, although we are yet to see which devices will support the new Assistantance. Nevertheless, it’s a welcome development as users will get things done by speaking…