Samsung has released a seventh One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 lineup, weighing 1,234MB and carrying the August 5, 2026 security patch. The update reportedly brings AI features similar to those on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, including an upgraded Finder with Google Search, My Fan Cam, and custom Now Nudge cards, alongside fixes for random reboots and Do Not Disturb behavior. It's currently rolling out in Germany, India, Poland, the UK, and South Korea, with a US release expected soon.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-28
Android Authority surveyed over 2,000 readers asking whether they would pay to unlock newer AI features on their older Pixel phones. More than 82% called such a purchase a waste of money, while roughly 10% said they'd rather buy a new phone outright, and just 6.8% would pay a subscription to extend their current device's life.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-27
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and implement new child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram to resolve a major legal fight over teen social media addiction. The deal, announced by state attorneys general, settles claims brought by 47 states and averts a continuation of the trial.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-26
WhatsApp is rolling out stronger account-security options, letting users replace their six-digit PIN with a full password containing letters, numbers and symbols, and allowing multiple passkeys across Android and iOS devices. The Meta-owned app is also giving users more context on unknown callers, such as whether a number originates from another country.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-25
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to release two new smartwatches this fall: the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, both expected to feature faster processors and upgraded health and fitness tracking without a major design change. Rumors also suggest a possible return of ceramic casing options and hint that Touch ID fingerprint sensing could finally arrive on the wrist, based on leaked Apple code.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-25
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