Software 23 December 2025 - 14 April 2026

Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers
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Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers

Samsung expanded One UI 8.5 beta testing to older Galaxy A54 and A55 phones in India and released a ninth beta for Galaxy S25 users in the U.S. The S25 build adds Apple-device transfers; A54 and A55 packages are 2.73GB and 2.19GB. Samsung confirmed Quick Share Apple transfers for select betas, but AirDrop support remains limited to the S26 series. U.S. users must switch to Google Messages before Samsung Messages ends in July 2026.
April 16, 2026
Windows 11 finally moves closer to ending 32GB FAT32 limit as 2TB formatting reaches Beta
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Windows 11 finally moves closer to ending 32GB FAT32 limit as 2TB formatting reaches Beta

Microsoft is raising the FAT32 volume size limit in Windows Insider Beta and Dev builds, allowing command-line formatting up to 2TB, up from 32GB. The change, previewed April 10, does not apply to the graphical formatter. Updates also speed up disk settings and fix data usage display bugs. FAT32 remains required for some devices despite newer formats dominating most storage.
April 14, 2026
Microsoft Outlook Lite Shutdown Date Set: Android Users Lose Mailbox Access After May 25
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Microsoft Outlook Lite Shutdown Date Set: Android Users Lose Mailbox Access After May 25

Microsoft will retire its Outlook Lite app for Android on May 25, ending mailbox access and most functions for remaining users, according to a Microsoft 365 admin notice. Existing users must switch to the standard Outlook Mobile app, as Lite will no longer support navigation or email. Microsoft blocked new Lite installs in October 2025. User accounts and data will remain available in Outlook Mobile.
April 14, 2026
Samsung One UI 9 Leak Reveals Cleaner Settings, AI Photo Tools and Tap-to-Share Ahead of Foldables
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Samsung One UI 9 Leak Reveals Cleaner Settings, AI Photo Tools and Tap-to-Share Ahead of Foldables

Leaked images show Samsung’s upcoming One UI 9 will feature a cleaner Settings menu, AI photo editing shortcuts, and tap-based file sharing. The leaks appeared as Samsung expanded its One UI 8.5 beta and after Google finalized Android 17. Samsung’s global smartphone shipments fell 6% in Q1, trailing Apple’s 21% share, according to Counterpoint data.
April 13, 2026
Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex
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Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex

Google is promoting ChromeOS Flex with a $3 USB installer kit via Back Market as an option for aging Windows PCs and Macs after Windows 10 lost free security updates on Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 through October 2026, while Google’s system is free but only supports certified devices and wipes existing data. Dell estimates 1 billion PCs are affected by the Windows 10 cutoff.
April 9, 2026
Android 17 Beta 3 Restores Single-Tap Wi‑Fi Toggle as Google Pushes Desktop-Like Multitasking
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Android 17 Beta 3 Restores Single-Tap Wi‑Fi Toggle as Google Pushes Desktop-Like Multitasking

Google released Android 17 Beta 3 to select Pixel devices on March 26, restoring one-tap Wi‑Fi switching and enabling all apps to run in floating bubbles. The update reaches platform stability, locking the API surface for developers. Users also see split Wi‑Fi and mobile data tiles, a redesigned screen-recording toolbar, and fixes for app restarts and charging issues. A “Priority Charging” mode was found in code but is not yet available.
March 28, 2026
ServiceNow stock jumps after Pyramid Analytics deal as AI jitters still haunt software
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ServiceNow stock jumps after Pyramid Analytics deal as AI jitters still haunt software

ServiceNow shares climbed 3.7% to $107.15 Friday after announcing a deal to acquire Pyramid Analytics, pending regulatory approval. The move followed a volatile week for the stock, which remains over 51% below its 52-week high. Broader U.S. markets rose as January inflation data came in softer than expected. Salesforce and Oracle also gained, while Atlassian slipped.
February 13, 2026
Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 Beta 4 to Galaxy S25 with “Direct Voicemail” feature
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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 Beta 4 to Galaxy S25 with “Direct Voicemail” feature

Samsung has released the fourth One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25 phones, adding a “Direct Voicemail” feature with live transcription and a February 2026 security patch. The 1.5GB update is rolling out in South Korea, India, Germany, Britain, and the U.S. Most changes focus on bug fixes and stability as Samsung prepares for a stable release with the upcoming Galaxy S26.
February 10, 2026
Google says Android’s Quick Share will soon work with Apple AirDrop on more phones
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Google says Android’s Quick Share will soon work with Apple AirDrop on more phones

Google will expand its AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature beyond the Pixel 10 series in 2026, Android engineering chief Erik Kay said Friday in Taipei. Details on which Android devices will get the update remain unclear. The feature, launched for Pixel 10 in late 2025, allows file transfers between Android and Apple devices. Google emphasized security and said industry partners are involved in the rollout.
February 6, 2026
Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini
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Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini

Microsoft’s Copilot saw its share among U.S. paid AI subscribers fall to 11.5% in January 2026, down from 18.8% in July, while ChatGPT held 55.2%, according to Recon Analytics. The Wall Street Journal reports Copilot faces branding and integration issues. Microsoft says daily active users of Copilot have risen tenfold year-over-year, with 15 million paid seats. Alphabet plans a sharp increase in AI capital spending in 2026.
February 5, 2026
Google’s ChromeOS exit plan surfaces in court: Android PC “Aluminium” pushed to 2028, sunset eyed for 2034
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Google’s ChromeOS exit plan surfaces in court: Android PC “Aluminium” pushed to 2028, sunset eyed for 2034

Court documents show Google plans to end ChromeOS by 2034, shifting Chromebooks to a new Android-based platform. A limited test of “Project Aluminium” is set for late 2026, with a full rollout in 2028. The new system will not support all current Chromebook hardware. U.S. court orders exempt ChromeOS and its successors from some antitrust restrictions.
February 4, 2026
Apple iOS 26.3 brings new carrier location-privacy switch as EU-only iPhone features expand
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Apple iOS 26.3 brings new carrier location-privacy switch as EU-only iPhone features expand

Apple has launched a “Limit Precise Location” feature for select iPhones and iPads running iOS 26.3, reducing the accuracy of location data shared with mobile networks. The option is available in Europe and a handful of other markets, limited to certain models and carriers. Apple says the setting does not affect emergency calls or app-based location sharing. The update also adds Europe-only features to meet EU rules.
January 30, 2026
Google’s ‘Aluminium’ ChromeOS switch: Will your Chromebook get the Android-based update?
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Google’s ‘Aluminium’ ChromeOS switch: Will your Chromebook get the Android-based update?

Google VP John Maletis said many current Chromebooks cannot run the new Android-based “Aluminium” software due to hardware limits, with no official list of supported models yet. A leaked video showed the software running on an HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook with Android-style features. The transition has raised concerns about lost ChromeOS functions and support gaps for schools and businesses.
January 30, 2026
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 plans leak out: custom Quick Settings images and bigger icons are on the way
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 plans leak out: custom Quick Settings images and bigger icons are on the way

Samsung detailed new Good Lock features for One UI 8.5, including custom images for Quick Settings tiles and expanded home screen controls, according to a company forum post. The One UI 8.5 beta remains limited to the Galaxy S25 series, with broader rollout expected later, SamMobile reported. Early testers noted larger icon sizing, editable labels, and new lock screen animation tools. Most users will get the update with the next Galaxy S launch.
January 23, 2026
Apple’s iPhone Update Squeeze: Why You May Have to Install iOS 26.2 Now
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Apple’s iPhone Update Squeeze: Why You May Have to Install iOS 26.2 Now

Apple’s iOS 18 security update is limited to select older iPhones, while iPhone 11 and newer must update to iOS 26.2 for patches against two zero-day WebKit flaws. As of December, iOS 18.7 and 18.6 still dominated web traffic, with iOS 26.2 at under 2%, according to StatCounter. Apple is also investigating inaccurate iOS version reporting in Safari, which may affect adoption data.
January 19, 2026
Apple’s New Siri Could Debut in iOS 26.4 Beta as Google Gemini Deal Lifts Alphabet Toward $4 Trillion and Squeezes Microsoft Copilot
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Apple’s New Siri Could Debut in iOS 26.4 Beta as Google Gemini Deal Lifts Alphabet Toward $4 Trillion and Squeezes Microsoft Copilot

Apple confirmed it will base its next-generation AI, including a revamped Siri, on Google’s Gemini models under a new multi-year partnership. Alphabet shares surged past a $4 trillion valuation on the news. Apple says the new Siri will launch this year, with privacy standards maintained. Microsoft’s Copilot faces new competition as Google’s AI expands to iPhones.
January 13, 2026
Turn an Old Android Phone Into a PC Stats Monitor With Pitikapp — Plus Today’s Windows 11 and Smartphone Security News (Jan. 11, 2026)
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Turn an Old Android Phone Into a PC Stats Monitor With Pitikapp — Plus Today’s Windows 11 and Smartphone Security News (Jan. 11, 2026)

On January 11, 2026, repurposing old Android phones as PC performance dashboards using Pitikapp is gaining traction, letting users monitor CPU, GPU, and other stats in real time. The trend coincides with new U.S. right-to-repair laws and expanded electronics recycling programs. Industry groups report a record 448 battery-related fires at waste facilities in 2025, highlighting risks of improper device disposal.
January 11, 2026
How to Run Android Apps on Mac and PC in 2025: Phone Link, Google Play Games, Emulators, and scrcpy
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How to Run Android Apps on Mac and PC in 2025: Phone Link, Google Play Games, Emulators, and scrcpy

Microsoft ended support for the Windows Subsystem for Android on March 5, 2025, shifting most users to streaming, emulation, or mirroring to run Android apps on Windows 11 and macOS. Microsoft’s Phone Link and Link to Windows added new features in December, including expanded app windows and improved file sharing. BlueStacks Air and scrcpy released updates for macOS and advanced mirroring.
December 23, 2025
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