Author: Jonjo

Samsung remains committed to supporting its devices with the latest version of Android OS. Google recently released stable Android 16 to Pixel users, and we expect eligible Galaxy phones to get the upgrade in the coming weeks. While it will take time before the Galaxy A55 Android 16-based One UI 8 update starts rolling out, Samsung is already working on it. There are loads of phones that will eventually receive the stable Android 16-based One UI 8 update. The Galaxy A55 is among these, and early signs suggest Samsung might have started working on the next upgrade for the phone.…

Xiaomi started the release of the HyperOS 2.2 update a few days ago. The company hopes to extend the rollout to more phones in the coming weeks. As expected, new phones are picking the new upgrade with the Redmi Note 14 HyperOS 2.2 update the latest to start rolling out. It is the second point upgrade since the release of HyperOS 2. The successor arrives in October with Android 16, but users are expected to upgrade to HyperOS 2.2 for a seamless transition. However, it will take a few days for every eligible phone to get the OTA. Details of…

Google keeps planning for the next feature drop expected in September. The last build arrived with stable Android 15 a few days ago, and with the new update, the company moves a step closer to the next release. The new update is Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1. It is a follow-up to the last release to resolve issues and optimize performance. Additionally, it brings the June 2025 security patch to eligible phones to enhance security. Details of the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update Google is rolling out a new update with a build number BP31.250523.010. It brings the June…

Xiaomi has been working on the HyperOS 2.2 update for some time now. The build arrived for beta testers in China a couple of months ago, and it’s available for global users. We understand the new Status Bar is now available for Global models. Unfortunately, only a handful of phones will receive the update, which is already rolling out. Since the release of HyperOS 2, Xiaomi has released two point upgrades, including the HyperOS 2.2 currently rolling out. These builds are based on Android 15, meaning they do not bring a new Android OS. Although the Chinese company is testing…

Samsung is slowly moving attention to One UI 8, with One UI 7 almost available for all eligible phones. The Korean company has started a beta test, but exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series. However, it appears that Samsung will be opening up the preview to more users, as the Galaxy S24 One UI 8 Beta build is now available on the company’s server. Google has released the stable Android 16 update to eligible users, meaning other OEMs can start rolling out the update. Samsung is working on the release but will first organize a beta preview. They are currently…