Mobile Updates 6 November 2025 - 27 December 2025

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 just dropped for Pixel — Google targets battery drain, Wi‑Fi bugs and missed calls
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 just dropped for Pixel — Google targets battery drain, Wi‑Fi bugs and missed calls

Google has rolled out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2, targeting battery drain and connectivity glitches on Pixel devices ahead of the upcoming quarterly update. Released on Jan. 14, this build includes the 2026-01-05 security patch and is being distributed over-the-air to Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables registered in the beta program. Why it matters now: quarterly Android updates focus on the less flashy but crucial improvements users actually feel—fewer freezes, reduced dropped or missed calls, and better overnight battery performance. They also provide developers an early preview of what will appear first on Google’s own devices before rolling out to other Android manufacturers.
January 15, 2026
Not Ready for iOS 26? 10 iOS 18 Settings to Change Today — Plus the Latest iPhone Update News (Dec. 27, 2025)
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Not Ready for iOS 26? 10 iOS 18 Settings to Change Today — Plus the Latest iPhone Update News (Dec. 27, 2025)

If your iPhone is still running iOS 18 and you’re hesitating to jump to iOS 26, you’re not alone. In recent weeks, Apple has been making the iOS 26 upgrade prompt far more prominent for iOS 18 users, signaling a clear push to get more devices onto the newest software. TechRadar+1 But “upgrade now” isn’t always the right move for everyone—especially if you’ve been wary about battery life, storage space, or adjusting to iOS 26’s Liquid Glass redesign. TechRadar+1
December 27, 2025
Apple Releases iOS 18.7.2 & iPadOS 18.7.2, Patches Zero-Day Exploit
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Apple Releases iOS 18.7.2 & iPadOS 18.7.2, Patches Zero-Day Exploit

Apple has rolled out new software updates — iOS 18.7.2 for iPhones and iPadOS 18.7.2 for iPads — as an emergency measure to fix critical security vulnerabilities, including a potential zero-day exploit 9to5mac.com itpro.com. Released on November 5, 2025, these updates deliver “important security fixes” and are recommended for all users still running iOS 18 on older devices 9to5mac.com appleinsider.com. Apple is urging iPhone and iPad owners who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26 to install this update immediately to safeguard their devices from active threats. Apple’s main focus is usually on its current-generation operating systems, but the company continues to support older iOS versions with vital patches when needed appleinsider.com. iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2 are specifically aimed at devices
November 6, 2025