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AppWizard
May 21, 2025
Google has begun the rollout of Android 16's first Beta, known as Android 16 QPR1 (BP31.250502.008), for enrolled users of the Pixel 6 series and newer devices, including Pixel tablets. This update features the new Material 3 Expressive UI, which enhances user experience with a focus on color, shape, size, motion, and containment. Notable features include Gemini's live notifications, improved screen recording, and a redesigned Settings app with color-coded icons. The update also includes bug fixes, performance optimizations, and August 2025 security patches. Users who have previously enrolled in the Android 16 Beta will receive this update automatically.
AppWizard
April 11, 2025
The stable version of One UI 7 has started rolling out for eligible Galaxy users in the U.S. and Europe, beginning with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6. The update, approximately 5.2GB in size, includes the April security patch and enhances the AI experience with new writing tools and image generation capabilities. Users can check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Check for updates. One UI 7 features a refreshed Notification panel, a vertically-scrolling app drawer, and a new "Now Bar" for quick access to various controls. Samsung plans to extend the update to older devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4, S23 FE, A34, A35, S22, S21 series, and Tab S9/S8 series, by May. The rollout is occurring in phases.
AppWizard
April 10, 2025
Samsung's One UI version 7 has begun rolling out, introducing features that enhance media playback, including Live Notifications for real-time control over media applications from the notification shade. Users can receive ongoing media playback notifications from apps like Spotify, YouTube, and YouTube Music, although Netflix does not show notifications during local playback but does support live notifications when casting. To access these features, users must have the latest builds of One UI 7, particularly those with the April 2025 security patch. The update also hints at cross-device synchronization for media playback control without needing to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Currently, YouTube allows playback controls for connected smart devices but typically requires the same Wi-Fi network.
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