Samsung Kicks Off Free Android Upgrade on May 11
Samsung confirms a free Android upgrade will begin rolling out on May 11 to eligible Galaxy devices, arriving in waves and bringing new features plus security improvements.
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 goes stable, rolling out in waves to older Galaxy phones
Samsung has started a staged, stable rollout of One UI 8.5, beginning with the Galaxy S25 family and then extending to the S24 series, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Tab S lines. The release kicks off in South Korea and will spread to North America, Europe, and parts of Asia in waves. The update adds Galaxy AI features and new tools, with full AI capabilities limited to Galaxy S, Tab S, and Z-series devices, while A, F, and M-series get “Awesome Intelligence.” After four months of beta testing, Samsung aims for a smoother, more reliable rollout, though availability varies by model and region.
Samsung launches One UI 8.5 rollout, starting May 6 with Galaxy AI upgrades
Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5, starting in Korea on May 6 with plans to expand to additional regions. The update brings Galaxy AI features across devices including Galaxy S25/S25 FE, S24/S24 FE, Z Fold7/Flip7, Z Fold6/Flip6, and Galaxy Tab S11/S10, with availability and timing varying by model and market.
Samsung kicks off One UI 8.5 rollout with S25 first in a phased global push
Samsung has announced a phased One UI 8.5 rollout: beginning May 6 in Korea, with a broader rollout from May 11 across Europe, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. The Galaxy S25 series (Edge/FE) leads, followed by the S24 series, S24 FE, Z Fold/Flip 7 and 6, and Tab S11/S10, with midrange models like A56, A55, and A36 arriving later. Updates go through Settings > Software update; beta testers get smaller packages, while current One UI 8 users face multi-GB downloads.
Microsoft Rewards shakes up earning with three-tier system and bigger bonuses
Microsoft Rewards is being redesigned with three membership levels—Member, Silver, and Gold—adding more ways to earn points and monthly bonuses, with Gold offering up to 7x more points. The rollout is expanding globally (Germany, France, Thailand, the UK, and others) after months of regional testing, but feedback on Reddit is mixed, following earlier changes like daily point tweaks and gift-card price shifts.
Microsoft to drip-feed Windows 11 2026 updates with speed boosts and a movable taskbar
Microsoft says Windows 11’s 2026 update will roll out in monthly, wave-based releases via the Insider program and optional previews before standard Patch Tuesday updates. The rollout uses a Control Feature Rollout approach, so features like a movable taskbar, reduced Copilot presence, more update control, faster File Explorer, and improved Widgets will appear first in Insider builds and optional previews, then in stable updates. Planned improvements aim for lower RAM usage, faster responsiveness, better search, improved driver and device reliability, and a calmer, more consistent user experience. Non‑Insiders will see changes only after testing and through regular updates.
Notepad on Windows 11 gains image support via Markdown
Microsoft is adding image support to Notepad on Windows 11 as part of its Markdown features. The enhancement reportedly has minimal impact on performance, will be enabled by default, and can be disabled in Settings. It’s being tested in Windows Insider builds and is planned for a wider rollout in the coming months.
YouTube Music locks lyrics behind Premium for free users
Free YouTube Music users can view lyrics for up to five songs per month; beyond that, lyrics are blurred and a prompt to unlock with Premium appears, signaling a broader rollout after earlier testing.
Artemis II advances toward the Moon as NASA rolls the SLS to the launch pad
NASA moved the Artemis II stack—the 322-foot Space Launch System rocket with the Orion crewed spacecraft—from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rollout on Jan. 17, 2026 sets the stage for a February mission to orbit the Moon with four astronauts, including a fueling test (wet dress rehearsal) planned for Feb. 2 and a launch window between Feb. 6–10. If February proves tight, NASA has backup opportunities in March or April, making Artemis II NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years a pivotal milestone.
Google opens option to change Gmail address, with old one kept as alias
Google is gradually rolling out a feature that lets you change your @gmail.com address; the old address becomes an alias, so emails go to both addresses and your data stays intact, and you can switch back later. The new address can’t be deleted, and only a limited number of new aliases can be created per year (12-month limit). Access the option at myaccount.google.com/google-account-email, noting it may not be available for all accounts yet.
Mastering Windows 11: Unlocking the Latest Features and Updates
Windows 11 is getting a major Start menu redesign with a new scrollable, categorized UI that is rolling out with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update, offering a more adaptive and customizable experience, though some issues and limitations remain.
Windows 11 25H2 Update Now Widely Available
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 25H2, also known as the 2025 Update, is now being broadly rolled out to all eligible PCs, primarily through user-initiated updates when the toggle for 'Get the latest updates as soon as possible' is enabled. The update is mainly a version bump with no significant new features, although it introduces a new Start menu and a new taskbar experience with Copilot, which are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Samsung Galaxy Devices Get Android 16 and One UI 8 Updates with AI Features
Samsung is gradually rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 update to various Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S series, Z series, A series, M/F phones, tablets, and XCover series, with rollout dates spanning from September to October 2025. The update introduces a refreshed user interface, new features, and improvements in security and performance, with plans to update all eligible devices by November 2025. Additionally, Samsung is testing One UI 8.5, which may include features like better customization, AI-powered tools, and battery-saving enhancements.
Samsung Expands One UI 8 and Android 16 Updates to More Devices
Samsung is expanding the rollout of One UI 8 to the Galaxy A15 in multiple regions, including India, bringing new features like personalized wallpapers, improved multitasking, enhanced security, and more, with the update available via Settings or notifications.
Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Updates with New Features and Improvements
Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 25H2, a minor update delivered as an enablement package that sits on top of version 24H2. The rollout has begun and will be available via Windows Update in waves, with options to download the update files or create installation media. No new features are included in this update, but upcoming features like a new Start menu and improvements to dark mode are expected soon.