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Samsung has released One UI 8.5 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S25 lineup in India (firmware ZZAN, about 553MB), with a changelog showing only a Bixby version update. This marks the fourth Indian beta and fifth globally, suggesting a targeted fix ahead of the stable 8.5 rollout tied to the Galaxy S26 launch in Feb 2026, after which the update will reach other devices.
Google has updated its Android app beta to version 17.0, increasing the size of the app icon's 'G' to improve visual fill, addressing a previous shrinkage from earlier updates. The stable version remains at 16.49, with newer test versions released over the holidays, and the next stable release is expected soon.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta 3 is reportedly very stable, matching the official release in smoothness, with plans for a full rollout in early 2026 alongside new features like enhanced animations, AI Photo Assist, and improved Bixby integration with Perplexity AI. The stable version is expected with the Galaxy S26 series in late February or early March.
Google Phone app introduced a setting to keep portrait mode during calls to prevent auto-rotation, but it was rolled back for beta users and is not available in the stable version yet.
Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 for Pixel devices, fixing app crash issues and including the December 2025 security patch, with the update available via OTA for all supported Pixel models enrolled in the beta program.
Samsung has released the second beta of One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 series, including bug fixes and performance improvements, with a rollout to several countries and plans for multiple updates before a stable release in early 2026, starting with the Galaxy S26.
Samsung has expanded the availability of the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series to more countries, including India and Poland, with the update bringing new features, improvements, and bug fixes based on Android 16, along with the December 2025 security patch.
Google has scaled back the Nano Banana Remix feature in Google Messages, reducing its size, removing the banana emoji, and repositioning the Remix button for a less distracting user experience, as part of ongoing refinements based on user feedback.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces a toggle for Pixel users to remove the At a Glance widget from the home screen, along with new features like a flashlight brightness slider and customizable navigation buttons, enhancing user control and personalization, though it remains in beta and may have bugs.
Apple has released the first beta of iOS 26.3, introducing two key features: notification forwarding to third-party devices like smartwatches, and a new data transfer process to Android devices developed in partnership with Google. These features aim to enhance device interoperability, with the update currently available for beta testers and potential for additional features in future beta releases.
Samsung is rolling out updates for its Good Lock app and plugins to support One UI 8.5 Beta, improving compatibility, stability, and adding new features like Galaxy to Share support for Edge Lighting+. Some plugins face compatibility issues during the beta phase, but Samsung is working to optimize them for the final release.
iOS 26.2 beta 1 introduces an enhanced Liquid Glass slider for Lock Screen clock customization, allowing users to adjust transparency more precisely, although resizing remains limited to the default font. The update offers greater personalization options for iPhone users.
Apple's iOS 26.1 beta introduces a new toggle allowing users to tint Liquid Glass elements for a less glassy appearance, offering options between 'Clear' and 'Tinted' to improve readability and aesthetics, along with other privacy features.
Apple has released the third developer beta of iOS 26.1, a significant update that expands language support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods Live Translation, along with improvements to alarms and music controls, with a public release expected in late October or early November.
Apple's latest developer beta for iPadOS 26.1 reintroduces the Slide Over multitasking feature, which was removed in the initial release of iPadOS 26, responding to user feedback. The new Slide Over allows a single app to be displayed on top of others and can be repositioned and resized, though it now supports only one app at a time. The final release of iPadOS 26.1 is expected around October or November.