After months of beta testing, One UI 8.5 has begun rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S25 phones in the United States, bringing the 2024 flagship lineup up to speed with the features that debuted on the Galaxy S26 (via Android Authority). The update delivers a significant package of previously S26-exclusive features to S25 owners, including […]
Google’s Pixel smartphones offer one of the cleanest Android experiences available. Current-gen models ship with the latest version of Android, get updates before anyone else, and enjoy seven years of software support — a level of longevity that makes them a genuine alternative to the iPhone, which similarly prioritizes long-term support. For a direct comparison […]
Adaptive Clock was one of the standout additions in One UI 8, and an early look at Samsung’s One UI 9 suggests the feature is getting a notable upgrade with a brand-new font style. Samsung is currently working internally on One UI 9, which will be based on Android 17. It follows the One UI […]
Huawei has officially launched the Watch Fit 5 Pro in its home market, and the sports wearable arrives with a set of upgrades that put it in a different league from most competitors. Four features in particular stand out — all of them still absent from Apple and Samsung’s current smartwatch lineup. Huawei has been […]
It rarely makes sense to pay full price for Google’s flagship Pixel Watch 4, since the smartwatch goes on sale often. This is one of those moments. It is not at its lowest-ever price, but the Pixel Watch 4 is currently $40 below its MSRP, and buyers can choose from several band color options, including […]
After months of beta testing and a longer wait than many expected, Samsung’s One UI 8.5 stable rollout finally has a confirmed launch date. Samsung hasn’t officially published an eligible devices list, but based on the beta program’s reach and how past major releases have played out, every Galaxy device that received One UI 8.0 […]
Samsung recently established a clear schedule for discontinuing Samsung Messages, establishing Google Messages as the default messaging software on Galaxy phones. While this is ultimately a welcome shift, the fact that Samsung Messages no longer supports RCS has left some longstanding users wanting the customisation tools they were accustomed to. It appears that Google has taken note and is working on adding some fun features that Samsung Messages users will recognize. Currently, the only way to modify RCS chats in Google Messages is to use the “Change colors” option from the three-dot menu. This option allows you to alter the backdrop and chat bubble colors simultaneously, but that’s all the personalization you can do in individual or group chats. In comparison, Samsung Messages […]
After being regionally limited for years, blood pressure tracking will now be available to Galaxy Watch users in the United States. Users in the US will be able to get blood pressure monitoring, but it requires a Galaxy phone to function. As with ECG readings, customers in the US will have access to blood pressure […]
Samsung has posted an official “End of Service” notice on its website confirming that its native Messages app will go dark sometime in July. The exact shutdown date hasn’t been pinned down yet — Samsung says it will be announced inside the app itself when the time comes. But the message is clear: the company […]
Your Galaxy Watch has a lot in common with a cluttered desk. The longer you use it – jumping between apps, running things in the background, switching modes – the more it accumulates invisible junk that slows everything down. Frozen screens, laggy responses, battery that drains faster than it should. Sound familiar? The good news: […]
Ultra-high quality, or UHQ, audio is supported by Samsung’s recently released Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The fact that they support 24-bit Hi-Fi will further please audiophiles. In order to fully utilize these functionalities, it’s crucial to pay attention to the finer points because they aren’t compatible with every device you might […]
A beta program is released prior to the official release of every significant new One UI update for Galaxy devices that comes with an updated version of Android. Although Samsung has primarily restricted them to their foldable phones, we have also seen beta programs for minor One UI improvements where the Android version stays the […]
According to reports, Samsung has been experiencing internal conflict because it does not want to raise the starting price of its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, especially after Apple maintained the price of the iPhone 17. That objective was challenging because to tariffs, growing component costs, and the persistent DRM shortage. It appears that the business […]
In the battery war, the Huawei Mate 70 Air has defeated the iPhone Air and the Galaxy S25 Edge. The gadget has performed exceptionally well in the area where most brands attempt to make compromises in favor of appearance, although it may be a few millimeters behind in the battle for slimness. One of the […]
Along with yesterday’s Google Black Friday sale, which featured the Pixel Watch 4 at up to $100 off and the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro lines at up to $300 off, the early Samsung Black Friday bargains and Amazon offers are already in full force. However, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break has even more to […]
Despite premium pricing starting at $399 for the most recent Series 10, the Apple Watch continues to lead the smartwatch market in terms of health tracking accuracy and ecosystem integration. At a tenth of Apple’s pricing, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 offers comparable health indicators, AI-powered insights, and sophisticated sleep tracking. Amazon recently reduced the watch’s […]
Samsung has begun discussing its first 2nm chips in public, and the figures are unexpectedly modest, which is causing some people to take notice. The business plans to begin shipping the new silicon in 2026, beginning with the Galaxy S26 series in Europe. Although the upgrades don’t seem like a “revolution” on paper, they are […]
One excellent watch is the Google Pixel Watch 4. You could even claim that it’s the greatest Wear OS watch of the year. It’s about as complete a package as you could wish for, with its new Acuta 360 display, extended battery life, enhanced repairability, and superb Gemini integration. If you’re currently shopping for a […]
Samsung is already rolling out One UI 8, its version of Android 16, to all Galaxy phones that support it, but the upcoming major update may be much more important. At least four new Galaxy AI functions may be included in One UI 8.5, according to a report from the Korean website ETNews. But you […]
Although the One UI 8 update is already available for a large number of Samsung Galaxy phones, some models have a different situation. Samsung has put impacted users at risk by formally discontinuing software support for a number of devices. What that entails for Galaxy owners is as follows. Samsung recently posted the most latest […]
