Samsung's new One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series appears to be delaying the final release and removing some features, such as the Adaptive Lock Screen Clock, indicating ongoing testing and bug fixing before a public rollout.
Google Assistant is removing 17 "underutilized" features across Android, speakers, and displays in February, prioritizing more popular experiences and investing in future technology. The changes include removing voice controls for various actions, such as sending emails and rescheduling events, with alternative suggestions provided. The company is preparing for the future introduction of Bard as the primary Assistant platform, but has yet to detail improvements for existing smart speaker/display hardware. Users will receive notifications starting January 26 about the deprecations, with most features going away on February 26.