Galaxy models

Winsage
June 10, 2025
Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Phone Link app for Windows 11 that allows users to mirror their Android smartphone screens onto their Windows desktops with a single click. This feature is currently being tested with a select group of users and is integrated within the Phone Link panel in the Start menu. It works particularly well with Samsung Galaxy smartphones and is compatible with specific Android devices, including Samsung Galaxy models, Asus (ROG-branded), Honor, OnePlus, Oppo, Surface Duo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. The rollout is expected to coincide with a cumulative update for Windows 11 on June 10, although initial availability may be limited. The Phone Link panel began rolling out in April for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 24H2, with wider access becoming available in May.
AppWizard
May 23, 2025
Samsung's One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, has debuted in the Samsung Members app, with a release expected this summer alongside new foldable smartphones. The beta banner has been spotted on Galaxy S25 devices in regions including the U.S., Germany, Poland, India, and Korea. An official notice in the Members app has outlined steps for testers to prepare for the beta installation. The beta program page is live for Germany and Korea, although registrations are not yet open. Users have begun exploring One UI 8 features, including an enhanced audio feature called Audio Brief and a redesigned weather app with interactive 3D avatars.
AppWizard
February 4, 2025
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 series, making Google Messages the default messaging application and retiring the Samsung Messages app. Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra users will only have access to Google Messages, unlike previous models that allowed the option to use Samsung Messages. Existing Samsung Messages users can still use the app if it was installed prior to its removal from stores, but it is no longer available for download, raising concerns about future support and security. A Samsung spokesperson confirmed the decision to transition to Google Messages, citing improved Rich Communication Services (RCS) functionality. The response from users has been mixed, with some expressing dissatisfaction about the enforced switch. This change marks a trend towards standardization in the Android messaging ecosystem.
Winsage
August 10, 2024
Samsung has launched One UI 6.1.1 for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, which simplifies the streaming of apps to Windows PCs by removing the need to repeatedly tap the “start now” button. This improvement is due to Microsoft's integration of its Link to Windows Service into Android’s framework. Users still need to unlock their phones to start streaming for security reasons. The update also blocks sideloading of apps by default, although this can be disabled. Currently, One UI 6.1.1 is exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, with potential delays for updates to older models and the open beta for One UI 7 based on Android 15.
AppWizard
July 23, 2024
Samsung has chosen Google Messages over their own messaging app for new Galaxy models in the U.S. The change is limited to the U.S. versions of the Galaxy Z Flip6, Z Fold6, and newer models, while European and Canadian models will retain Samsung Messages. The collaboration between Google and Samsung is growing, emphasizing the evolution of technology and user experience in the mobile industry.
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