Apple launched the iPhone 13 series along with iOS 15 yesterday, and as usual, the event was peppered with marketing buzzwords and claims of “new” features debuting with the latest iPhone models. But the evolution of mobile phones isn’t quite as linear as Apple’s painting it to be. Apple is gaining inspiration from its rivals […]
Read MoreSamsung gave Galaxy smartphone users the option to change the background of incoming calls with the release of One UI 3.0 late last year. It’s a neat customization feature that adds a bit of flair to the call screen, but it’s missing something, and it could be a lot better with just one addition: the […]
Read MoreThe Android 11 update is hitting yet another mid-range model in Samsung’s smartphone lineup. On the receiving end this time around is the Galaxy A30. The update has been released in China and comes with software version A3050ZCU4CUE1. The included security patch isn’t the absolute latest, but it is dated April 1, 2021, which is pretty […]
Read MoreGoogle’s next major Android OS update predictably called ‘Android 12‘ is under development, and the first preview builds have already been released for app developers and enthusiasts. These early builds give Google an opportunity to test the new OS with the help of the community, and they allow app developers to prepare for the big update’s […]
Read MoreSeveral Good Lock modules have lagged behind One UI 3 before they got updated, and when they did, certain modules were changed drastically. As you might recall, Task Changer became a part of the Home Up module earlier this year, though certain features were left out in the transition. A few of those missing features […]
Read MoreOne UI is one of the better-looking custom Android skins out there, but Samsung’s proprietary software has also received some criticism over the years on account of feeling a bit on the slow side. Subsequent updates have made One UI even prettier and easier to navigate, but animations have also become lengthier and more lavish […]
Read MoreFour weeks have passed since the original Galaxy Fold began its journey into Android 11 territory and the same foldable device — model number SM-F900U1 — is now receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 firmware update in the USA. Galaxy Fold owners can identify the update by firmware version F900U1UEU4DUA3. The new release can […]
Read MoreSamsung began rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 firmware update for the Galaxy S10 series in the first week of January. The update debuted in Europe but it’s now finally making its way on the Galaxy S10 series in the USA. It’s rolling out for the unlocked models, though carrier variants should receive […]
Read MoreSamsung’s distribution of Android 11 continues and the latest device to receive the coveted One UI 3.0 firmware update is the Galaxy A71 5G. If you happen to own the device but have yet to receive the update, fret not, it’s presently rolling out only in the USA on Sprint’s network for model number SM-A716U. […]
Read MoreAfter rolling out the Android 11 update to mid-range smartphones like the Galaxy M21, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M31, and the Galaxy A51, Samsung has released the One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy M31s. The Galaxy M31s was launched in August 2020 with Android 10 and One UI 2.5. Samsung has started rolling out the […]
Read MoreSamsung’s incredible streak of Android 11 and One UI 3.0 firmware updates continues, as this week’s beginning has marked the release of the highly-anticipated firmware update for the Galaxy M30s. The rollout is presently taking place in India though additional markets should follow suit, and the update includes the January 2021 security patch. The new firmware update […]
Read MoreSamsung has already released the Android 11 update to various smartphones and a couple of high-end tablets. The company has now started rolling out the Android 11 update to the Galaxy Xcover Pro, a rugged smartphone that was released last year with Android 10 pre-installed. The Galaxy Xcover Pro is now receiving the Android 11 […]
Read MoreOne of the many changes that were introduced by One UI 3.0 has to do with traditional power saving modes, or lack thereof. Before One UI 3.0, Galaxy smartphone users were given a choice of power saving mode presets, each limiting different aspects of the device. The Ultra power saving mode was the most extensive […]
Read MoreIt has only been a couple of weeks since Samsung released the Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series. With Samsung’s more recent flagships having already received the update, the Galaxy S10 series was next in line. Galaxy S10 owners were delighted to find out that the update was being rolled […]
Read MoreSamsung has been working on its software support game for a while now, but it feels like it really went into overdrive these past few months. As its over-the-air packages are reaching a huge variety of Galaxy smartphones and tablets nowadays. In fact, their ever-increasing frequency is becoming quite a sight to behold. That might […]
Read MoreSamsung is now rolling out the highly-anticipated Good Lock update that brings compatibility with One UI 3.0. The Good Lock app itself has been redesigned and the countless modules that can be downloaded separately are also receiving new updates in line with the new version of Android / One UI. Modules such as One Hand […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy M31 became the first mid-range/non-flagship phone from Samsung to be involved in the One UI 3.0 beta program, and now it’s become the first mid-range phone from the company to be receiving the stable Android 11 and One UI 3.0 update. As expected, the update has been released in India first, with firmware […]
Read MoreJust a week after releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung has started updating the Z Fold 2’s predecessor. In fact, it seems the rollout kicked off early last week in France but was limited to Samsung’s Smart Switch software instead of going out over the air. […]
Read MoreWe just couldn’t help ourselves. So, here comes your first direct comparison of the Object Eraser feature launching with the Galaxy S21 series later this month and the Content-Aware Fill tool from Adobe Photoshop. The real Photoshop. Not that we expected Samsung’s Object Eraser to be able to take on the latest desktop-grade Photoshop build immediately from […]
Read MoreAmid all that yesterday’s excitement surrounding the official launch of the Galaxy S21 series, it’s understandable if you overlooked the smaller news concerning its new software features. Your loss, however, because Samsung showcased a pretty interesting feature that will be debuting with its new flagships later this month. Called the Object Eraser, the feature is […]
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