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Samsung Galaxy Phones Start Receiving January 2026 Google Play System Update
technology7 days ago

Samsung Galaxy Phones Start Receiving January 2026 Google Play System Update

Selected Galaxy phones and tablets are receiving Google's January 2026 Google Play System update (around 90MB), boosting components like Android WebView, Google Play Services, Wallet, and Play Store, after a period with no Play System updates for Galaxy devices; Samsung is also gearing up for major OS updates with One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) and One UI 9.0 (Android 17).

Pixel 10a: Teaser Shows Flush Camera and Feb. 18 Pre-Orders
technology8 days ago

Pixel 10a: Teaser Shows Flush Camera and Feb. 18 Pre-Orders

Google teases the Pixel 10a with a redesigned flush dual-camera rear and confirms pre-orders begin February 18 (7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern). A Tracfone leak fills in specs: 5,100 mAh battery, 128GB base storage, IP68 durability, a 48MP/13MP rear dual-camera setup with a 13MP front camera, and Android 16, with official details on chipset and RAM still forthcoming. A Berry red color image was shown in the leak, and full details are expected at the February launch.

Pixel 10a leaks hint at major 45W charging upgrade and familiar Tensor G4 power
technology11 days ago

Pixel 10a leaks hint at major 45W charging upgrade and familiar Tensor G4 power

Leaked Pixel 10a specs outline a 6.3-inch 1080p OLED with 120Hz, 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage, powered by the Tensor G4 and a 5,100mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. The phone retains IP68, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and a triple-camera setup (48MP main + 13MP ultrawide; 13MP selfie) and runs Android 16 with seven years of updates. Expected to start around €499 in Europe and $499 in the US for the base variant, with subtle design tweaks and Bluetooth 6.0; wireless charging availability remains unconfirmed in current reports.

Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of February Launch
technology1 month ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of February Launch

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948) and Galaxy S26 (SM-S942) surfaced on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM, Adreno 840 GPU, and Android 16. The Ultra shows slightly underclocked high- and mid-core clocks (4.19GHz / 3.63GHz) while the regular S26 runs a mildly overclocked setup (4.74GHz / 3.63GHz); performance on Geekbench is similar. A Feb. 25 launch in San Francisco is teased, with S26+ battery certification recently appearing in tests.

Google Pixel Receives Major Android 16 QPR3 Beta Update with New Features and UI Tweaks
technology2 months ago

Google Pixel Receives Major Android 16 QPR3 Beta Update with New Features and UI Tweaks

Google has released the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 for supported Pixel devices, offering new features and improvements. Eligible Pixel users can enroll in the beta program via Google's Android Beta website and download the update through their device settings. The update brings enhancements like new features and UI improvements, with availability for recent Pixel models.

Google Pixel 10 and Android 16 QPR3 Beta: Latest Updates and Upgrades
technology2 months ago

Google Pixel 10 and Android 16 QPR3 Beta: Latest Updates and Upgrades

Google has released a new GPU driver update for the Pixel 10 series with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, aligning with Imagination’s August driver release, supporting Vulkan 1.4 and Android 16 compatibility. While the update improves the GPU driver version and potential graphics performance, real-world performance gains remain unconfirmed, and the update is expected to roll out to all Pixel 10 users in future stable releases.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 Launches with New Features for Pixel Devices
technology2 months ago

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 Launches with New Features for Pixel Devices

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Google Pixel devices, offering new features like removing At a Glance, adjusting flashlight brightness, and showing location usage with a blue dot, with a stable release expected in March 2026. Users are warned about potential data corruption when leaving the beta, and the update is accessible via OTA or sideloading for supported Pixel models.