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Android 17 Beta Unveils CinnamonBun Codename and Pixel Launcher Tweaks
technology12 days ago

Android 17 Beta Unveils CinnamonBun Codename and Pixel Launcher Tweaks

Google’s Android 17 Beta (Beta 1) is live for Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series, officially confirming the CinnamonBun codename. The update introduces a more customizable Pixel Launcher search bar and pairs with Google’s release notes detailing UI/Windowing improvements for large screens, system optimizations, media/camera updates, privacy and security changes, and connectivity tweaks. Users can enroll via the Android Beta Program, with the caveat that beta software may contain bugs but can be exited and cleaned if needed.

Samsung Rolls Out Contextual Bixby With Real-Time Search in One UI 8.5 Beta
technology1 month ago

Samsung Rolls Out Contextual Bixby With Real-Time Search in One UI 8.5 Beta

Samsung announced a refreshed Bixby for One UI 8.5 with improved context awareness and direct task execution. The updated assistant will be tested in the One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25 in select markets and can surface live results via real-time web search (Perplexity) within the Bixby UI, keeping users in the app. A broader public rollout is planned alongside the first stable One UI 8.5 build around the Galaxy S26 launch.

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.

Samsung Internet Browser Launches for Windows with Cross-Device Sync
technology4 months ago

Samsung Internet Browser Launches for Windows with Cross-Device Sync

Samsung Electronics announced a beta release of Samsung Internet for PC, expanding its mobile browser to desktop with features like data sync, cross-device browsing, and AI-powered tools, aiming to create a seamless, secure, and intelligent browsing experience across Samsung devices, starting with Windows 10 and 11 in the US and Korea.

Samsung's One UI 8.5 to Enhance Call Screening and Interface
technology4 months ago

Samsung's One UI 8.5 to Enhance Call Screening and Interface

Samsung is preparing to launch a beta program for One UI 8.5 later this year, likely starting in late November, with the update debuting alongside the Galaxy S26 series. The update is expected to be a visual refresh and will be available for flagship devices from the past two years, marking an unusual mid-cycle release that continues Samsung's recent trend of irregular update schedules.

Samsung Expands One UI 8 and Android 16 Updates to More Devices
technology6 months ago

Samsung Expands One UI 8 and Android 16 Updates to More Devices

Samsung has begun testing One UI 8 for the Galaxy S21 FE, with the official release expected to be rolled out gradually through various methods including purchasing new foldables, waiting for the Galaxy S25 series, joining the beta program, or buying the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE or S24 series. The update is currently in beta and will be available to more devices in 2025.

Samsung Galaxy S24 and S25 Gear Up for One UI 8 and Android 16 Updates
technology8 months ago

Samsung Galaxy S24 and S25 Gear Up for One UI 8 and Android 16 Updates

Samsung is rolling out One UI 8, based on Android 16, to various Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S24 series, with a beta program currently active and a stable release expected in late July for foldables and August for other flagships. The update features smoother animations, app design tweaks, and new health monitoring features for Galaxy Watch, with eligible devices including the Galaxy S25, S24, Z Fold/Flip series, and select A-series models.