Mateusz Brzeziński

Mateusz Brzeziński is a financial and technology journalist at Bez-kabli.pl, covering stocks, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and global market developments. He graduated from the Prague University of Economics and Business in the Czech Republic and previously worked in financial analysis before moving into business journalism. His reporting focuses on the companies, technologies and market trends shaping the global economy.

Samsung Galaxy’s hidden Wi‑Fi menu is a real thing — how to unlock Connectivity Labs
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Samsung Galaxy’s hidden Wi‑Fi menu is a real thing — how to unlock Connectivity Labs

A hidden Wi‑Fi troubleshooting menu called Connectivity Labs is drawing fresh attention among Samsung Galaxy users after a MakeUseOf guide published on Thursday outlined how to enable it and what it unlocks. The feature adds diagnostics and extra controls that do not appear in the standard Wi‑Fi settings. https://www.makeuseof.com/use-connectivity-labs-wifi-settings-samsung-phone/ The timing matters because unstable Wi‑Fi is a daily problem, not a niche one. Phones can stick to weak networks longer than users want, and the handoff to cellular often comes too late for video calls, maps, or streaming.
January 9, 2026
iOS 26 adoption is unusually slow — and iOS 18 still runs most iPhones
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iOS 26 adoption is unusually slow — and iOS 18 still runs most iPhones

CUPERTINO, California, Jan 9, 2026, 01:38 PST iOS 26 is lagging past iPhone software upgrades, with third-party tracking data indicating only about 15% to 16% of active iPhones worldwide have moved to Apple’s latest operating system roughly four months after release. MacRumors’ own analytics showed 25.7% of its readers ran some version of iOS 26 in early January, versus 89.3% on iOS 18 in the same period a year earlier, while Apple has not published official adoption figures.
January 9, 2026
Android 16 Was Boring at Launch — Now Google’s Update Is Packed With Changes
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Android 16 Was Boring at Launch — Now Google’s Update Is Packed With Changes

Android 16 has turned from a muted launch into one of Google’s busiest updates in years, with quarterly drops adding a redesign, lock-screen widgets and revamped multitasking, Android Authority wrote on Thursday. The site said the first release on Pixel phones felt like a minor point update, with few consumer changes such as notification cooldown and faster access to Google Wallet from the power button. In an unscientific poll attached to the report, 82% of 239 respondents called Android 16 the best Android version of the past few years. That matters now because Android’s “big update” is no longer a single moment. The version number can land, then the real changes drip in later, which shifts how users judge upgrades
January 9, 2026
OnePlus launches Turbo 6 with a 9,000mAh battery — and the Nord 6 rumours won’t quit
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OnePlus launches Turbo 6 with a 9,000mAh battery — and the Nord 6 rumours won’t quit

OnePlus has put its Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V smartphones on sale in China, leaning on 9,000mAh batteries — a measure of battery capacity — and fast charging. The Turbo 6 starts at 2,099 yuan and the Turbo 6V at 1,899 yuan, with a 200-yuan launch discount offered through Oppo’s web store, Android Authority reported. Turbo 6 uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and a 165Hz display refresh rate, while the 6V pairs a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 with 144Hz — how often the screen redraws each second. The timing is no accident. Battery life has become a clean, easy hook in a crowded mid-range Android market, especially in China, where shoppers already expect big screens, fast charging and
January 9, 2026
iPhone 4 TikTok comeback sparks buying rush — and fresh warnings over security risks
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iPhone 4 TikTok comeback sparks buying rush — and fresh warnings over security risks

A 15-year-old iPhone is back in fashion, with the iPhone 4 resurfacing on TikTok as a lo-fi camera and driving a sharp jump in shopping interest, TechRadar reported on Thursday. https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-iphone-4-is-the-classic-camera-phone-that-retro-lovers-cant-get-enough-of-but-dont-skip-these-essential-security-tips Why it matters now: the trend is pushing people toward a device that has not received software and security updates in years, at a time when phones sit at the center of banking, messaging and account logins.
January 9, 2026
Honor Magic 8 Pro finally lands in Europe — £1,099 price, AI camera push, and early review warnings
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Honor Magic 8 Pro finally lands in Europe — £1,099 price, AI camera push, and early review warnings

Honor said it has started selling its Magic8 Pro flagship smartphone in Britain for £1,099.99, bringing the device to Europe after earlier releases elsewhere. “HONOR is committed to creating the most exciting, intelligent, and advanced smartphone innovation for premium flagship buyers in the UK,” said Bond Zhang, chief executive of HONOR United Kingdom and Ireland. The phone is available through operators and retailers including EE, VodafoneThree, Virgin Media O2, Amazon and Currys, with a gift bundle offered from Jan 8 to Feb 4, the company said. The timing matters for Honor because the premium end of the smartphone market is unforgiving. It is crowded, expensive, and dominated by Samsung and Apple, leaving little room for brands that do not have
January 9, 2026
Apple rolls out surprise “Background Security” test update for iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas
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Apple rolls out surprise “Background Security” test update for iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas

Apple has issued a second “Background Security Improvement” update to developers and public beta testers running iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3, widening a test of a new channel for security protections between full operating system releases. Apple said the feature is designed to bolster Safari, WebKit and other system libraries outside the normal update cadence. The latest iPhone-side builds have been positioned as a systems test, not a response to a newly disclosed flaw. A release note for iOS 26.3 said: “This Background Security Improvement is for testing purposes only and does not contain any security fixes,” and Apple later followed with an iOS 26.3 test update, 9to5Mac reported.
January 9, 2026
Technology News 09.01.2026
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Technology News 09.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 10, 2026, 12:02 AM EST Nvidia's five-year path: GPUs to AI platform and infrastructure January 9, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Nvidia's stock has surged roughly 1,000% over three years as the AI revolution leaned on GPUs. The company's market cap climbed from about $345 billion to $4.6 trillion, making it one of the most valuable firms. In fiscal 2023, Nvidia posted $26.9 billion in revenue, with the data-center business up 41% to about $15 billion. By Q3 fiscal 2026, total revenue reached $57 billion, and data-center sales jumped 66% year over year to $51.2 billion,
January 9, 2026
Samsung admits it held back Google Play system updates on Galaxy phones — and says they’ll return
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Samsung admits it held back Google Play system updates on Galaxy phones — and says they’ll return

Samsung has deliberately delayed Google Play system updates on some Galaxy smartphones and expects to resume rolling them out in January, after users reported devices stuck on mid-2025 versions. The company tied the pause to its internal software checks during new device launches and major updates to One UI, Samsung’s Android interface. Gadgets 360 Google introduced these “Play system updates” under Project Mainline to push updates to parts of Android through the Play Store, without waiting for full firmware releases from phone makers. “Project Mainline enables us to update core OS components in a way that's similar to the way we update apps: through Google Play,” Android engineers Anwar Ghuloum and Maya Ben Ari wrote when Google announced the approach.
January 8, 2026
Pixel 9 could get AirDrop-style iPhone file sharing soon — Android Canary build adds a clue
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Pixel 9 could get AirDrop-style iPhone file sharing soon — Android Canary build adds a clue

Google is laying groundwork to bring AirDrop-style file sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup, after new Quick Share system files linked to iPhone transfers showed up in the latest Android Canary build, Android Authority reported on Thursday. The outlet said the feature could reach users in a later Android update, potentially in a quarterly Android 16 release or Android 17. Android Authority The move matters because file sharing remains one of the stickier frictions between iPhone and Android users, especially in mixed-device homes and offices. Google said in November it had made Quick Share work with Apple’s AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 family, and it said it would expand the capability to more Android devices. blog.google
January 8, 2026
Trump Mobile promised a golden T1 phone. CES opens in Las Vegas and it’s still missing
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Trump Mobile promised a golden T1 phone. CES opens in Las Vegas and it’s still missing

A gold-colored smartphone promised by President Donald Trump’s family business has yet to appear after missing its 2025 target, even as CES opens in Las Vegas this week. Trump Mobile continues to take $100 deposits for the T1 handset. ABC News CES — the annual Consumer Electronics Show — is where gadget makers try to set the tone for the year and lock in attention from retailers, carriers and investors. Tech site Futurism said the gap between the sales pitch and the missing product has become harder to ignore as the show gets underway. Futurism
January 8, 2026
Samsung One UI 8.5 leak adds AI weather lock screen effects — and shuffles Galaxy S25 camera modes
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Samsung One UI 8.5 leak adds AI weather lock screen effects — and shuffles Galaxy S25 camera modes

Samsung Electronics’ next One UI 8.5 update will add weather animations to Galaxy lock screens, with rain or snow generated by artificial intelligence software and blended into the wallpaper, according to GalaxyClub. The Dutch Samsung-focused site said a new Weather option in Settings can create the effect while keeping it behind people or objects in the picture. Samsung has not announced when One UI 8.5 will roll out, the site added. galaxyclub.nl Lock screens have become a new front in phone software, as makers chase more daily use without forcing people to open apps. Android Authority said Samsung’s approach looks similar to Google Pixel “Live Effects” and is already showing up in a One UI 8.5 beta — a test
January 8, 2026
Pixel Launcher just got faster as Google rolls out Enter-to-open apps shortcut
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Pixel Launcher just got faster as Google rolls out Enter-to-open apps shortcut

Google is rolling out a Pixel Launcher tweak that lets some Pixel users open an installed app from the launcher search by pressing Enter after typing part of the app’s name, Android Authority reported on Thursday. The change swaps the keyboard’s bottom-right Google Search button for an arrow/Enter key when the launcher detects an app match and launches the app when pressed, the outlet said. Android Authority said Google is enabling it through a server-side switch — a remote change that does not require an app update — and it did not appear on at least one Pixel 10 Pro XL running the stable Android 16 QPR2 update, a Quarterly Platform Release. Android Authority The tweak targets a daily pain
January 8, 2026
Google Play Store may soon let you try paid Android games for free before buying
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Google Play Store may soon let you try paid Android games for free before buying

Alphabet’s Google is working on a “Try before you buy” option that would let Android users play paid games for a limited time before paying, according to an Android Authority report that examined the latest Play Store app code. https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-try-before-you-buy-apk-teardown-3630383/ The feature matters because most mobile games are free to download and make money later through ads and in-app purchases — the small payments inside an app — leaving upfront-priced games with fewer ways to convince wary shoppers. A built-in trial could soften the initial hit and give premium titles a clearer path to win installs without cutting price.
January 8, 2026
iOS 27 is coming: reports tip foldable iPhone tweaks, Siri redesign and new satellite featuresCUPERTINO, California, January 8, 2026, 02:37 PST
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iOS 27 is coming: reports tip foldable iPhone tweaks, Siri redesign and new satellite featuresCUPERTINO, California, January 8, 2026, 02:37 PST

Apple’s next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, is expected to arrive in September and may put performance and bug fixes ahead of splashy new functions, according to separate reports published on Wednesday. The timing matters now because Apple is still lining up a big Siri upgrade for the spring and is trying to push further into on-device AI as rivals such as Google and Samsung pack new phones with their own AI features. Apple calls its AI suite “Apple Intelligence.”
January 8, 2026
Google starts January 2026 Android system updates with WebView v144 security fixesSan Francisco, January 8, 2026, 02:34 (PST)
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Google starts January 2026 Android system updates with WebView v144 security fixesSan Francisco, January 8, 2026, 02:34 (PST)

Google on Wednesday updated its January 2026 Google System Services release notes, starting the month with an Android WebView update that it said improves security and privacy and includes bug fixes. The company also said WebView v144 adds new developer features, while warning some changes may be experimental. Google Help The entry matters because Google has spent years carving Android into pieces it can refresh outside big operating-system releases. Android 10 introduced “Mainline,” a modular update system designed to let Google and its partners ship fixes more broadly and faster than the traditional device-maker firmware cycle. Android Open Source Project
January 8, 2026
Technology News 08.01.2026
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Technology News 08.01.2026

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January 8, 2026
Samsung’s Crease‑Less Foldable Screen at CES 2026: What It Means for iPhone Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8
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Samsung’s Crease‑Less Foldable Screen at CES 2026: What It Means for iPhone Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8

Updated: January 7, 2026 For years, foldable phones have promised “tablet-sized” screens that slip into a pocket—only to remind you, every time you open them, that the technology still has a scar: the crease. At CES 2026, Samsung Display briefly showed what may be the clearest sign yet that the industry is approaching a real fix—an “Advanced Crease‑less” foldable OLED panel that looks almost unnervingly flat when unfolded. 9to5Google+2The Verge+2
January 7, 2026
January 2026 Google Play system update is causing buggy reboots on Pixel phones — what’s happening and how to fix it
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January 2026 Google Play system update is causing buggy reboots on Pixel phones — what’s happening and how to fix it

Published: January 7, 2026 A new Google Play system update is rolling out to Pixel phones — but for some owners, the installation experience has been unusually buggy. Reports describe everything from a black screen after reboot to the Pixel Launcher failing to load, plus slightly longer boot times on some models. 9to5Google+1
January 7, 2026
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