Samsung boosts Quick Panel customization in One UI 8.5

Right now, the shiny new QuickStar features are rolling out only for devices running One UI 8.5. That means if you have a Galaxy A37 , Galaxy A57, or any of the Galaxy S26 lineup, you’re in luck.

Siri 2.0 Plans Include Siri App and Dynamic Island Controls

Siri 2.0 adds third-party AI add-ons via the App Store; Apple also plans a new Siri-compatible AI apps section at WWDC 2026.
Bleeping Computer

Android gets patches for Qualcomm zero-day exploited in attacks

Google has released security updates to patch 129 Android security vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw in a Qualcomm display component. "There are indications that ...
Techno-Science.net

Android 17 Beta : How to Download and Install on Eligible Devices

Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out to Google Google Pixel 6 and newer devices. If you are on Android 16 beta, update via Settings > System > Software Update. Stable ...
Forbes

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Do not become a victim to phone attacks. Updated on Feb. 5 with Google’s security advice for ...
TechSpot

Ayaneo reveals the Pocket Play, an Android slider phone inspired by the Xperia Play

What just happened? Ayaneo, the Chinese company best known for its retro gaming handhelds, has unveiled the design of its first Android phone. You'll probably notice that it looks a lot like the old ...
The Verge

Android 16’s latest update ushers in a more frequent release schedule

Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much faster. Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much ...
Android Authority

Android’s new flashlight brightness slider now has a clever design like a real flashlight

A future Android update will add a native flashlight brightness slider to the Quick Settings on Pixel phones. The latest Android Canary release introduces a new visual design for this slider that ...
Ars Technica

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...
Android

Android May Soon Get an iOS-Inspired Volume Slider Redesign

Google is reportedly working on a new horizontal volume slider layout for Android. This new slider will be positioned at the top-centre of the screen when holding the device in landscape mode, similar ...
Android Police

Google could move the volume slider in Android

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