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Android 17's QPR1 beta 3 introduces a toggle to hide Gboard's globe icon even when multiple languages are enabled, while still allowing language switching via long-pressing the space bar; Google is also redesigning the keyboard switcher UI, but it's unclear if these changes will reach the stable release, and some third-party keyboards (like SwiftKey) may not support the space-bar switch feature.
Android Authority reports that Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is triggering dark‑mode glitches in Google apps across Galaxy devices (including S25/S24), showing a mix of black, gray, and light-gray UI. The root cause appears to be a clash between Google’s Material You styling and Samsung’s updated color palette. Workarounds include using a forked Shizuku to revert colors or tweaking the Color Palette/Wallpaper settings, with a potential fix expected in a future update. Samsung has not issued an official statement yet; users can report the issue via the Members app.
Qualcomm confirms its Snapdragon X laptop chip will power Google's new Googlebook, marking the first non-Windows device for the line. The Googlebook runs an Android-based Aluminium OS with Gemini features and on-device AI via the NPU, and will be offered by OEMs including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo with Intel and MediaTek options and possible x86 support. Exact chip variant, pricing and ship date are not yet announced beyond a fall 2026 launch window; more details are expected at Google I/O.
Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel devices, signaling platform stability and a future focus on bug fixes rather than base-feature changes. The CP31.260403.005.A1 build is rolling out to Pixel 6–Pixel 10 devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program and includes fixes for a Default Print Service crash under low ink, Terminal app ANR, and VoIP audio distortion. OTA rollout has begun and factory images are available; the stable Android 17 is expected mid-2026, with additional QPR1 improvements arriving later in the year.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and Google's Rick Osterloh announced that Android for PC is in development, aiming to unify mobile and desktop systems, with Android laptops expected to become a reality soon, although no specific release date has been provided.
Samsung has released the March 2024 security patch for the Galaxy A52 in Russia and neighboring countries, with other markets expected to follow soon. The update aims to enhance device security by addressing vulnerabilities in the core Android operating system and Samsung's One UI software. While the Galaxy A52 received its final major Android OS update earlier this year, it will continue to receive regular security updates for another year or two. Users can download the update through the phone's Settings app or by using firmware available in Samsung's archive, though the latter method requires a Windows PC and a USB-C cable.
Samsung has released the November 2023 security update for the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which includes fixes for critical vulnerabilities in the Android OS and security flaws in Samsung's One UI. Users can download the update over the air or manually flash it using Samsung's Odin tool. The update is focused solely on security enhancements and does not include any new features.
The Nothing Phone 2 has received its first significant update, bringing camera improvements such as 2x zoom for portrait mode and motion capture support for the 50MP mode. Other new features include a Nothing-style photo watermark, optimized photo clarity for zoomed shots, improved camera quality in third-party apps, and the availability of the Glyph Composer app on the Google Play Store. Users can now add widgets to their lock screen/Always-on display and quick settings widgets to their home or lock screens. The update also includes new wallpapers and a one-handed mode.
Google has confirmed that the Pixel Fold will receive three years of major Android OS updates and five years of security updates, with support ending on June 26, 2026, and June 25, 2028. The device launches with Android 14, and it is expected to end its life with Android 17. Samsung, on the other hand, offers four years of Android OS upgrades.
Samsung has released the June 2023 security update for the global version of the Galaxy A52 5G, which includes over 60 security fixes. The update is available in Latin American countries and is expected to roll out to other countries soon. The Galaxy A52 5G is also set to receive the Android 14 update later this year, as promised by Samsung.
Samsung has ended software updates for the original four Galaxy S10 models, including the Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, and S10 5G, except for critical security flaws. The Galaxy S10 Lite will continue to receive quarterly security updates but won't get any major OS updates. The Galaxy S10 series debuted running Android 9 and was eligible for three generations of OS updates.
Verizon has started rolling out the One UI 5.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, which brings new features, including the ability to change color tone while capturing selfies, quick adjustment of an app's window size in Pop-Up View, and more wallpaper choices. The update also includes the April 2023 security patch and can be downloaded over the air or via the SamMobile firmware archive. The Galaxy A14 5G was launched in the USA in mid-January running Android 13 and One UI 5.0, with a promise of two major Android OS upgrades.