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Leaks from an internal One UI 8 build suggest Samsung will replace the expected Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus with a Galaxy S26 Pro and a thinner S26 Edge, while the Ultra remains. The change looks like a renaming rather than a new product.
Samsung is reportedly developing Auto DeX, an in-car interface that mirrors phone apps to vehicle displays with a three-column layout and claimed support for 8,500+ car models, though the feature appears early-stage and may be limited to China.
Xiaomi may rebrand its upcoming HyperOS 3 release to HyperOS 26, aligning OS version numbers with the year. The move, tied to an October 2025 launch on Android 16, aims to improve clarity but would require development changes and strict release timing.
Apple says most iPhones run iOS 18 while iPad adoption of iPadOS 18 is slower. Android remains fragmented, with Android 15 on just 4.5% of devices and Android 14 at 27.4%.
Adobe has released a beta of its new Photoshop app for Android, offering layers, selections, Firefly generative tools, and Adobe Stock integration. Basic editing is free; advanced tools require a Photoshop Mobile & Web subscription ($8/month or $70/year). Minimum Android 11 and 6 GB RAM required.
Google is developing an Android-based desktop OS called Aluminium, according to exec remarks and a product manager job listing. The OS, tested on MediaTek Kompanio 520 and Intel Alder Lake and reportedly built on Android 17, aims to eventually replace ChromeOS on some devices while coexistence and upgrade paths remain unclear.
Latest Pixel 10 leaks point to early Superfan previews, on-set ad photos, new color palettes, and a homegrown Tensor G5 built on TSMC’s 3nm process—what that means for performance, design, and models.
Google updated Quick Share so selected Android phones can exchange files natively with Apple devices in both directions, no extra apps required. Visibility must be set to “Everyone for 10 minutes”; Google plans wider rollout and is open to Apple collaboration.
Google releases Android 16 QPR1 (BP31.250502.008) at I/O, introducing Material 3 Expressive visuals, live notifications with progress bars, new customizations, screen recording with Gemini, and a Wear OS 6 preview for Pixel Watch with ~10% better battery life.
Google Maps is testing an extreme battery saver navigation mode that strips the interface to monochrome vectors, route lines, and voice guidance to extend battery life when your phone is nearly dead.