Samsung Confirms Galaxy ‘Kill Switch’—This Changes Android

This is a game changer NurPhoto via Getty Images Republished on June 1 with news on One UI 8’s beta and release schedule, and eligible devices, bringing the new kill switch and other security upgrades. Samsung is moving quickly to recover ground lost through its One UI 7 delays. The Galaxy-maker has now confirmed that … Read more

Samsung’s Galaxy ‘Kill Switch’ Completely Changes Your Phone

This is a game changer NurPhoto via Getty Images Samsung is moving quickly to recover ground lost through its One UI 7 delays. The Galaxy-maker has now confirmed that early access to the One UI 8 beta is now available, “kicking off a new era of software intelligence.” What happens next is critical. How far … Read more

Samsung Surprises Galaxy Owners With Android Update Decision

Samsung’s surprising u-turn AFP via Getty Images Republished on May 22 with new reports into One UI 8’s release. Samsung versus Google has not really been a thing yet — but watch this space. The two shared a stage at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 flagship launch, a phone steeped in Google software and AI. But when … Read more

Samsung Surprises Galaxy Owners With Android Update Decision

Samsung’s surprising u-turn AFP via Getty Images Republished on May 21 with One UI 8 noticeably missing from Google I/O. Samsung versus Google has not really been a thing yet — but watch this space. The two shared a stage at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 flagship launch, a phone steeped in Google software and AI. But … Read more

Google’s Android Update—Bad News For Millions Of Samsung Owners

Samsung versus Pixel takes another twist AFP via Getty Images Android is under attack — again. Google has confirmed another active exploit has been fixed in this month’s security release, with a vulnerability discovered by Meta earlier in the year caught attacking Android phones. Update as soon as you can. Meta describes CVE-2025-27363 is “an … Read more

Google’s Android Update—Bad News For Samsung And Pixel Users

More bad news for Android users. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Update: Republished on April 11 with confirmation that Pixels are now being updated and reports into cyber attacks targeting Android phones with new spyware. We live in interesting times. For the third month running, Google has confirmed the bad news that Android phones are … Read more

Google’s Android Update—Bad News For Samsung And Pixel Users

More bad news for Android users. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Update: Republished on April 10 with confirmation that cyber attacks are now targeting Android phones with sophisticated new spyware. We live in interesting times. For the third month running, Google has confirmed the bad news that Android phones are under attack, as another routine … Read more

Google’s Android Update—Bad News For Samsung And Pixel Users

More bad news for Android users. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images We live in interesting times. For the third month running, Google has confirmed the bad news that Android phones are under attack, as another routine monthly security release turns into an emergency update now warning. There is one critical difference this time though, with … Read more

Samsung’s Android 15 Update—Bad News For Millions Of Galaxy S24 Owners

Another surprising twist for Galaxy owners Future Publishing via Getty Images Just as it seemed Samsung’s One UI 7 / Android 15 delays had finally come to an end, is there a nasty new surprise for millions of Galaxy S24 users? Perhaps. And if so it comes at an awkward time, given the even more … Read more

Samsung’s Android 15 Upgrade—Check Your Settings Now

All change for Samsung Future Publishing via Getty Images After a long and frustrating delay, Samsung owners will soon see Android 15 / One UI 7 hit their phones. In amongst an AI facelift and new features, a raft of security and privacy enhancements will lock Galaxy down more like iPhone. Before you upgrade though, … Read more