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Fan project ports Super Mario Galaxy natively to Android devices

A project called Galaxy Android, part of the OpenPort Labs initiative, has brought a native Android build of Super Mario Galaxy, built on code from the seven-and-a-half-year Petari decompilation effort and using AI tools to adapt it. An Android Authority writer tested it on an OPPO Find X9 Ultra and found it installable via a GitHub repository, though with notable performance quirks compared to the smoother desktop version.

Android Authority poll: most Samsung users report no bugs after One UI 9 update

Android Authority surveyed over 1,500 readers about their experience with Samsung's newly released stable One UI 9 update. Roughly 54% of those who have installed it reported encountering no issues, while about 31% experienced at least minor bugs, ranging from stuttering animations to missing notifications.

Samsung rolls out One UI 9, built on Android 17, to Galaxy flagships

Samsung's One UI 9 update, introduced alongside its August foldable launches, is now widely rolling out to recent Galaxy flagship devices. The update is the first version of Samsung's interface built on Android 17 and includes several new features, including AI tools and a contextual-information feature called Now Nudge.

Samsung account suspensions leave some Galaxy users locked out

Multiple Samsung account holders report on Reddit and Samsung's own community forum that their accounts were suddenly deactivated, with Samsung citing vague security reasons. Some users regained access after contacting Samsung's phone or chat support, while others remain locked out. One theory ties the suspensions to email aliases using '+' or '.' characters, but Samsung has not confirmed a cause.