Mobile Software News 11 January 2026

Samsung One UI 8.5 gets new LockStar unlock animations as Beta 4 kernel upgrade targets Galaxy S25 — January 14, 2026

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 momentum continues today: LockStar v8.5.00.8 adds customizable unlock animations and manual AOD brightness controls, while a rumored Beta 4 kernel jump could boost Galaxy S25 performance. (SamMobile) Samsung’s One UI 8.5 storyline picked up pace on Wednesday, January

January 14, 2026

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Samsung One UI 8.5 Update Roundup (Jan. 11, 2026): Galaxy S25 Beta 3, Lock Screen Weather Effects, and More Devices Spotted in Testing

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 push accelerates in January 2026: Beta 3 rolls out to the Galaxy S25 series with key fixes and the January security patch, Pixel-like weather effects hit the lock screen, and more Galaxy phones and tablets show up in

January 11, 2026

Class action accuses Eightfold's AI platform of filtering job seekers and selling data to employers
February 4, 2026, 2:02 AM EST. Erin Kistler and Sruti Bhaumik sue Eightfold alleging its AI platform filters applicants for Microsoft, Netflix and PayPal, with only 0.3% of submissions moving to a follow-up after a year. The plaintiffs say the system ranks candidates 0-5 and compiles profiles from data they did not consent to share, such as social media activity and cookies, then sells those insights to employers. They say the process violates privacy and consumer rights. Eightfold says its platform uses data only provided by candidates or customers, and offers ways for users to view and correct information. The suit, filed with Towards Justice and Outten & Golden, cites marketing claims about large talent data sets.