All articles tagged with #beta update
Originally Published 6 days ago — by 9to5Google
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.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Sammy Fans
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.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by 9to5Google
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.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by 9to5Google
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.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by SamMobile
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.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by SamMobile
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.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by 9to5Google
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.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Android Central
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.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Lifehacker
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.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Sammy Fans
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Mac
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Mac
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Ars Technica
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple has released the second developer beta of watchOS 26.1, which may include new features or improvements, focusing on Apple Intelligence enhancements and compatibility updates, with potential bug fixes. The update is part of ongoing beta testing for upcoming software releases.