The updates include a changelog that says they provide “performance improvements” and nothing more. It’s hard to know what exactly that means, but this isn’t just a new security patch, at least according to Verizon.

The update was released today and should begin rolling out immediately. If you own a Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, or Galaxy Z Flip 8, you should be on the lookout for the following build numbers to know you are up-to-date:

• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: F976USQU3AZI8
• Galaxy Z Fold 8: F971USQU3AZI8
• Galaxy Z Flip 8: F776USQU3AZI8

How to update your Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

To check for Samsung updates on your Galaxy smartphone, head into Settings>Software update>Download and install.

REVIEWS: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold 8

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 features, specs

The chip you probably care about is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, which is an absolutely ridiculous name for any product to have – it’s not just elite or just extreme, it’s ELITE EXTREME. Come on, guys.

Anyways, for things to know, you are looking at 2 prime cores up to 5GHz clock speed, which brings a 13% CPU improvement over previous chips. It also gets an Adreno GPU that brings 44% performance increases with a 40% boost in efficiency.

Since we live in an AI bubble that will surely burst at any time, this thing is big on AI. It’s Hexagon NPU is 35% faster at up to 33% better performance-per-watt. It can also produce an 85% performance improvement in on-device AI learning.

For other notes, it can produce cinema-grade video at 8k60fps and 4k240fps, plus you get support for triple 64MP cameras. It has Qualcomm’s X105 5G modem that supports up to 14.8 Gbps downlink and 4.2 Gbps uplink speeds, FastConnect 8800 Mobile Connectivity System with a 4×4 WiFi system that can do 10 Gbps speeds, WiFi 8 support, and Ultra Wideband and Thread too.

Its model number is SM8975.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 features, specs

For the lesser version, also known as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, you get Oryon CPUs that deliver a 10% performance improvement and 37% improved power efficiency over previous chips. The GPU has a 35% increase in performance, with a 40% boost in efficiency, and the Hexagon NPU is at a 14% performance improvement.

After those things, this is basically the same chip as the Extreme.

Its model number is SM8950.

Companies like HONOR, iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, OPPO, REDMI, RedMagic, vivo, and Xiaomi have all committed to using these chips in the near future.

// Qualcomm

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We have full Googlebook details here if you missed it, but essentially, they are designed to be perfect pairings with your Android phone. If you’re working in an app on your phone, you can quickly dive into the same content on the laptop, all running natively along with Gemini AI tools to make them powerful little machines.

Curious about how the internet is responding to Googlebooks? We wish we could report that it was overly positive, but people seem pretty concerned about the price, as well as support for Linux things. Below we’ve gathered a few of the comments from not just our own site, but from places like reddit.

If you haven’t dropped your own opinion yet, please do so in the comments below.

B4DS3CUR1TY – Who is this for? I have a chromebook plus, I have a pixel 11 Pro Fold, and I’m a google whore… but do I need a premium device? Macbook Neo’s are pretty premium and 1/2 the price….

Jerome Besnard – The glow bar is not for you. It’s to catch the attention of others walking by while sitting at Starbucks.

steadymobb – Limiting your customer base to Android users is certainly a business decision. Like others have said, I have no idea who this is for. I give it 2 years before these things fade away.

Joseph Rocha – I currently use a higher end Lenovo Chromebook Plus laptop as my daily driver and love it. I wouldn’t mind upgrading to one of these. I hate Windows 11 and have no interest in buying into the Apple ecosystem.

jimv1983 – So a laptop that doesn’t have a full featured laptop/desktop OS that’s way more expensive than a Chromebook. Who is the intended customer for this? I’d rather see Google release a Pixel Tablet 2.

Izcool – I’d like to know how powerful the chip on these is to make a direct comparison with competition at this price point. UI looks clean, might take sometime to have professional desktop apps but we will see how that develops and how interested devs are as nowadays laptops are not that expensive unless you want to use GPU intensive stuff like photo/video editing, CAD, renderings, etc.

Retticle – Holy does that OS look awful. Who’s buying this when the Neo exists?

JruASAP – How long until Google gives up on this and drops support for it? A year maybe?

Yash_AG_ – After pixel tablet debacle, hard to belive that this will succeed especially when you can’t even use proper desktop apps outside of that sorry attempt via terminal. it is basically a glorified android tab in the form of a laptop asking for premium prices.

PastaPandaSimon – On the official page it says it supports “millions of apps”. Then when you click to expand their examples for “productivity”, it lists Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, and Microsoft Copilot

Takeaway: I think it’s fair to say that people want to be excited for any new hardware from a company like Google, but the $899+ price could be a tough pill to swallow, especially if support for certain programs isn’t easily available. We’re still learning about how these Googlebooks will support Linux/Linux GUI apps, so we’ll keep an eye on it.

On the other hand, things like the MacBook Neo exist, starting at $699. That’s a “real” desktop OS also capable of mirroring your iOS apps. Needless to say, consumers have choices and that we do like very much. We’re hoping to get our hands on a Googlebook at some point in the future.

Read the original post: Googlebook Reactions: Who Are These $899+ Laptops For?

The Android 17 QPR1 update is either the greatest Pixel update ever or the buggiest.

Again, we went through a lengthy beta program for Android 17 QPR1 that started back in April and reached Beta 9 in mid-August before being finalized. Google fixed bugs throughout each beta release and then included another 20+ bug fixes in the final build last week, that we detailed in full.

So what’s great and also not-so-great about this new Pixel update?

Battery life is both good and bad. Within the first few days of the update dropping, a Pixel 9 user started a reddit thread to claim that the update had improved his battery life, and shared a screenshot showing 8.5 hours of screen-on time. Others with a Pixel 10 and Pixel 6 agreed, while some weren’t so sure.

Since that thread, we’ve seen at least 3 more that all claim battery life is worse, maybe even “significantly” worse in some situations. One Pixel 10 Pro user joked that battery life was “originally bad” and “got worse” after the update.

But again, no one can seem to agree on whether or not the update has been good or bad for battery life. Some claim that there are big improvements, while others are growing frustrated at what they believe to be a downgrade.

Performance issues or not. There have certainly been reports of performance issues following the update, which we see pretty regularly following big builds like this. There are threads with Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel 9a owners all complaining that things feel “super laggy.” One of them straight up said the “Sept update was not good.”

One Pixel 8 owner went into detail on their phone now being choppy when charging. They tried what they could to diagnose the issue and simply can’t figure it out, but just said “it’s never been this bad after an update.”

Not everyone was in agreement, though. Plenty said they had no such performance issues following the update and many offered tips on how to try and fix them, like clearing cache on system apps (like the Pixel Launcher), rebooting, or booting to Safe Mode to see if the issues persist.

How to fix Pixel update bugs and issues

There are rarely any single fixes that will erase issues like the ones we talked about above. Most require clearing cache (and sometimes storage) on some of the major apps on your phone. Of course, if you were to do this with something like the Pixel Launcher, you would have to re-set your entire home screen, so proceed with caution.

Factory resetting your phone is almost always going to be a good bet to fix issues. If your phone is getting a bit older, like a Pixel 7 or Pixel 8, think about when the last time you ran a factory reset? Have you ever? It might be worth a try to give yourself a mostly-fresh phone experience. And by the way, Google’s backup and restore on Pixel phones are actually pretty good now.

To factory reset your Pixel phone, you’ll head into Settings>System>Reset options and then tap “Erase all date (factory reset).”

Let us know how Android 17 QPR1 is running on your Pixel phone.

Read the original post: Latest Pixel Update Either Greatest Ever or Buggiest Ever

In a blog post to end last week, the Clicks team announced that they were upgrading the RAM in the phone from 8GB to 12GB and the battery capacity from 4000mAh to 4350mAh. They are changing the battery from silicon carbon to lithium ion, which they are doing because they want to “priotize safety and reliability.”

To support the launch of this Blackberry-esque device, they announced several accessories from some casemakers you know (MNML is one), a Clicks Care program that gets you 2 years of extended warranty for $129.99, and Clicks Mobile, which sounds like an MVNO setup that’ll get you voice and data on your Communicator. They don’t currently have the details of this to share.

So that’s it for the Clicks Communicator update. It’s on track for a December launch – do we have any guesses how many of the pre-orders they’ll actually ship before 2027 hits?

// Clicks

Read the original post: Clicks Communicator Gets More RAM, Bigger Battery

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of phones are nearing their End of Life status, as the Pixel 6 is supported through 2026, while the Pixel 7 should see updates through 2027. However, because of an unannounced change in monthly release timing for each, we have been questioning what the cadence for updates will be going forward as devices age-out. I bring this up because folks who own these devices are likely wondering where their updates are after several misses over the past year or so, starting around July 2025.

Google has issued monthly updates for its Pixel devices from the day they were introduced, so a missed month or two is a noteworthy event. For a device to miss updates for several months is really something that should be drawing some attention. That in mind, no where in Google’s official documentation does it say that their Pixel devices are guaranteed to receive monthly updates, but that’s how they have sent them. Their support documents simply state the number of years of expected support.

We’ve asked Google to give us more information on what we believe is a change in the update schedule for the Pixel 6 (and Pixel 7), but they have so far not gone into specifics, only suggesting that all of the still-supported Pixel devices are “compliant.” When we asked what was up with Pixel 6 updates, they responded with the following:

“Pixel phones will remain security compliant for the full duration of their support windows, which can be found here.

Your device will remain private and secure through Pixel specific patches, Google Play System Updates and fixes through the Android Security Bulletin. You can also expect your phone to get better over time with regular Pixel Drops and updates to the latest OS for the device’s full support window.”

Because of that vague statement, we started a running timeline of updates for these devices to help you keep track of what the current releases are for each. And just maybe, this will give us some clarity around expectations going forward.

Also, Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will reach End of Life status with Android 17 QPR1, which went stable in September 2026.

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro update you should be on is CP3A.260905.009.

• June 2025 update: Received on June 10 as the first stable Android 16 build (BP2A.250605.031.A2)
• July 2025 update: Did not receive a July update
• August 2025 update: Did not receive an August update – received another June build in August (BP2A.250605.031.A5)
• September 2025 update: Received on September 3 as QPR1 and build (BP3A.250905.014)
• October 2025 update: Did not receive October update
• November 2025 update: Did not receive November update
• December 2025 update: Received on December 2 as December quarterly update (QPR2, BP4A.251205.006)
• January 2026 update: Did not receive January update
• February 2026: Did not receive February update
• March 2026: Received on March 3 as March quarterly update (QPR3, CP1A.260305.016)
• April 2026: Received on April 7 as a regular monthly update (CP1A.260405.005)
• May 2026: Did not receive May update
• June 2026: Received Android 17 update on June 16 (CP2A.260605.012)
• July 2026: Received on July 7 as regular monthly update (CP2A.260705.006)
• August 2026: Did not receive August update
• September 2026: Received on September 15 (CP3A.260905.009)

NOTE: Received the new QPR1 update for September, but did miss August. This should be their final major updates.

Pixel 6a update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 6a update you should be on is CP3A.260905.009.

• June 2025 update: Received on June 10 as the first stable Android 16 build (BP2A.250605.031.A2)
• July 2025 update: Received on July 8 with July security patch (BP2A.250705.008)
• August 2025 update: Received another July build (BP2A.250705.008.A1)
• September 2025 update: Received on September 3 as QPR1 and build (BP3A.250905.014)
• October 2025 update: Did not receive October update
• November 2025 update: Did not receive November update
• December 2025 update: Received on December 2 as December quarterly update (QPR2, BP4A.251205.006)
• January 2026 update: Did not receive January update
• February 2026: Did not receive February update
• March 2026: Received on March 3 as March quarterly update (QPR3, CP1A.260305.016)
• April 2026: Received on April 7 as a regular monthly update (CP1A.260405.005)
• May 2026: Did not receive May update
• June 2026: Received Android 17 update on June 16 (CP2A.260605.012)
• July 2026: Received on July 7 as regular monthly update (CP2A.260705.006)
• August 2026: Did not receive August update
• September 2026: Received on September 15 (CP3A.260905.009)

NOTE: Received the new QPR1 update for September, but did miss August.

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro update you should be on is CP3A.260905.009.

• June 2025 update: Received on June 10 as the first stable Android 16 build (BP2A.250605.031.A2)
• July 2025 update: Received on July 8 with July security patch (BP2A.250705.008)
• August 2025 update: Received on August 5 with August security patch (BP2A.250805.005)
• September 2025 update: Received on September 3 as QPR1 and build (BP3A.250905.014)
• October 2025 update: Received on October 8 with October security patch (BP3A.251005.004.B1); received 2nd October update on October 30 (BP3A.251005.004.B2)
• November 2025 update: Did not receive November update
• December 2025 update: Received on December 2 as December quarterly update (QPR2, BP4A.251205.006)
• January 2026 update: Did not receive January update
• February 2026: Did not receive February update
• March 2026: Received on March 3 as March quarterly update (QPR3, CP1A.260305.016)
• April 2026: Received on April 7 as a regular monthly update (CP1A.260405.005)
• May 2026: Did not receive May update
• June 2026: Received Android 17 update on June 16 (CP2A.260605.012)
• July 2026: Received on July 7 as regular monthly update (CP2A.260705.006)
• August 2026: Did not receive August update
• September 2026: Received on September 15 (CP3A.260905.009)

NOTE: Received the new QPR1 update for September, but did miss August.

Pixel 7a update timeline, current build: The current Pixel 7a update you should be on is CP3A.260905.009.

• November 2025 update: Received on November 11 with November security patch (BP3A.251105.015)
• December 2025 update: Did not receive December update
• January 2026 update: Received on January 12 with January security patch (BP4A.260105.004.E1)
• February 2026: Received update on February 3 with February security patch (BP4A.260205.001)
• March 2026: Received on March 3 as March quarterly update (QPR3, CP1A.260305.016)
• April 2026: Received on April 7 as a regular monthly update (CP1A.260405.005)
• May 2026: Received on May 5 as regular monthly update (CP1A.260505.005)
• June 2026: Received Android 17 update on June 16 (CP2A.260605.012)
• July 2026: Received on July 7 as regular monthly update (CP2A.260705.006)
• August 2026: Did not receive August update
• September 2026: Received on September 15 (CP3A.260905.009)

NOTE: Received the new QPR1 update for September, but did miss August.

We’ll continue to update this post each month unless the updates start showing up monthly again. We’ll also add devices if they slip from the monthly cadence.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 – Google released Android 17 QPR1 to all Pixel devices that are still supported, which includes the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a. For the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, this is the last major update for them.

Read the original post: Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is Happening With Your Pixel

Adobe Premiere on Android is free, at least for now. It includes several tools that Adobe refers to as being “studio-quality.” Things like Enhance Audio, frame accurate editing, and multi-track timelines are all here, so you can truly build out (potentially) impressive videos.

Below, Adobe offered a short list of the tools you’ll find in this first release. Features like exporting up to 4K standout, as does “Creating and editing without a forced login or upgrade prompts,” since Adobe can really be a pain in the ass with those two specific items.

• Getting clearer, studio-quality sound with Enhance Audio.
• Layering video, music, voiceovers and effects on an intuitive multi-track timeline.
• Jumpstarting edits with creator-made templates, or customize your own.
• Making content stand out with effects, transitions, creative assets and music from Adobe Stock, your own files or extracted audio.
• Editing and exporting videos up to 4K.
• Creating and editing without a forced login or upgrade prompts.
• Generating unique assets and pushing your ideas even further with Firefly-powered generative AI features such as Generative Fill, Image-to-Video and Generate Sound Effects.
• Editing at the speed of inspiration in a no-ads, distraction-free, watermark-free experience.

There’s more planned, of course, with a future roadmap that includes Adobe Fonts, enhanced captions, keyframes, cropping, beat detection, and more. For now, you have the essentials while Adobe continues to bring more goodies.

And yes, you can upgrade if you want to.

Google Play Link: Adobe Premiere

// Adobe

Read the original post: Adobe Premiere Lands on Android

Also inside are bug fixes for Google Health, as well as a easier way to find the Driving Do Not Disturb feature. All of the changes inside the update can be viewed below.

Take a gander.

// Google Support

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Things are looking good for Samsung fans. For the Galaxy S27 Ultra, which is the flagship lineup’s flagship device, the size is shown to come in at 5,700mAh. That’s a big jump compared to the 5,000mAh cell found in this year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The S27 Pro, which is a bit smaller, is shown to come with a battery size of 5,200mAh. Mind you, the S27 Pro is likely not an overly large device, so this is very good to learn.

For a long time, likely due to previous battery issues and maybe because most buyers don’t actually care, Samsung has been slow to adopt bigger batteries with faster charging. For safety and longevity, Samsung hasn’t pushed battery tech to the brink, but it appears the company is finally coming around to at least larger batteries.

This is a great step towards phones that last longer than one full day.

// GSMArena | CQC (Chinese)

Read the original post: Battery Size Upgrades Inbound for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro

When those emails come in, you’ll see the new button, along with the code, directly in your inbox. When you tap the button, the code is copied to your clipboard, which you can then paste anywhere you need to.

According to 9to5Google, this change is available starting in Android version version 2026.09.07.x and iOS version 6.0.260907. It is not yet available on the web or available in Android notifications, but that would be slick.

Thank you, Google.

// 9to5Google

Read the original post: Gmail’s New ‘Copy Code’ Button Speeds Up Authentication

Samsung Controls the Market for Now: With that said, Samsung controls the largest share of foldable market, accounting for eight of the top 10 most popular foldables in 2026 (or 76.2% according to Speedtest data). However, with Apple’s new iPhone Duo, experts says that the foldable market will jump 20% in 2026 and that Apple will immediately grab nearly 28% of that market.

Looking deeper, Galaxy Z Fold 7 is by far the most popular foldable, sitting at 24.2% of global Speedtest data. That’s then followed by Z Fold 6, Z Fold 5, and Flip 7. Samsung’s newest Galaxy Z Fold 8 currently sits at #9 in the rankings with 3.3%.

For those who might be curious about the very limited Galaxy Z TriFold device, its percentage was sitting at 0.5%.

The Future: With Apple’s adoption and launch of iPhone Duo, the future of foldables is bright. There is no doubt that many people will buy that device, so if you’re already a fan of foldables, that’s a good thing.

The problem facing mass adoption remains the same: Price. These phones are sometimes twice as much (if not more) than any other phone you can buy. That will likely keep it in the niche department for a long time unless the cost of manufacturing these foldables drops significantly.

// Ookla

Read the original post: Foldables Account for Just 2% of Smartphone Market

Googlebook laptops are designed specifically for Android users. The cool selling feature is that a user can be using an app on their Android phone, then instantly hand that session off to the Googlebook. Important to note, it’s not a mirror of an app, but an actual app running on the Googlebook downloaded from Google Play, making the entire experience native and smooth. Of course, Cast My App is also a feature on these devices that lets you stream and interact with your phone’s apps in a new desktop window.

There is a baseline for the features that these laptops offer, so you can expect the same type of experience from all of them. Google highlights premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium alloy, touchscreens with up to 2.8K OLED displays, haptic glass trackpads, and backlit keyboards. For silicon, processors from Intel and Qualcomm (paired with dedicated NPUs capable of over 45 TOPS) deliver what should be speedy performance and up to 14 hours of battery life.

The Glowbar has also made its return on the exterior of these devices, but umm, it’s uses seem limited. It will glow when charging and has “playful animations” when you interact with Gemini. Our thought is that you might not ever see these animations since the bar is facing away from you when the device is opened. Womp womp.

Google says Googlebooks will receive regular feature drops and updates for up to 10 years.

Googlebook Lineup Specs

HP Googlebook 14

• MSRP: Starting at $1,299
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
• RAM / Storage: 16–32 GB | 256 GB+ SSD
• Display: 14″ 2.8k OLED touch (500 nits)
• Dimensions & Weight: 14.0mm | 2.74 lbs (1.24 kg)
• Build Material: All-Aluminum
• Key Features: Haptic touchpad, Fingerprint sensor, Face authentication

XPS Googlebook (Dell)

• MSRP: Starting at $1,199
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
• RAM / Storage: 16–32 GB | 512 GB+ SSD
• Display: 13.4″ 2.5k touch (500 nits)
• Dimensions & Weight: 12.7mm | 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
• Build Material: Machined Aluminum chassis
• Key Features: Fingerprint sensor

Lenovo Googlebook 15

• MSRP: Starting at $1,299
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 3 (Panther Lake)
• RAM / Storage: 16 GB | 256 GB+ SSD
• Display: 15.3″ 2.8k OLED touch
• Dimensions & Weight: 15.95mm | 2.84 lbs (1.28 kg)
• Build Material: Magnesium-alloy and carbon fiber
• Key Features: Dolby Atmos, Haptic touchpad, Face authentication, Fingerprint sensor

Acer Googlebook 14 (Convertible)

• MSRP: Starting at $899
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5/7 Series 3 (Panther Lake)
• RAM / Storage: 16 GB | 256 GB+ SSD
• Display: 14″ 2.8k OLED touch (500 nits)
• Dimensions & Weight: 13.9mm | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
• Build Material: Aluminum and Magnesium chassis
• Key Features: 2-in-1 convertible design, Fingerprint sensor

ASUS Googlebook 14

• MSRP: Starting at $1,299
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5/7 (Panther Lake)
• RAM / Storage: 16–32 GB | 256 GB+ SSD
• Display: 14″ 2.8k OLED touch (500 nits)
• Dimensions & Weight: 14.0mm | 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
• Build Material: Aluminum and Magnesium chassis
• Key Features: Haptic touchpad, Fingerprint sensor

If you’re ready to pre-order one of these new laptops, follow the link below to the Google Store. More importantly, share your take on the Googlebook lineup below in the comments. We want to know your thoughts.

Google Store Link

// Google

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For a long time, Samsung offered 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates for its best phones on One UI. They have since expanded that to 7 years of both OS and security updates. For the bulk of those years of updates, they do their best to send the security patches on a monthly basis before a final year of quarterly updates.

Samsung’s phones and watches run One UI or One UI Watch on top of Android. The newest build will be One UI 9 and Android 17.

Below, we have the official breakdown of your phone or foldable or watch and the current schedule of updates.

Samsung Monthly Security Update Devices

The list of Samsung devices in this monthly update category are their high-end flagship devices, including the latest Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy S phones. The latest devices from Samsung in the Galaxy Foldable and Galaxy S sections will receive 7 years of software support, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy S24 series. Devices released before those are capped at 5 years.

Samsung Quarterly Security Update Devices

Once Samsung devices reach their final year of update support, they fall from a monthly update schedule to a quarterly schedule. After landing on this list, expect far fewer updates. Samsung tablet line-ups launch with quarterly update support.

Samsung Wearable Quarterly Security Update Devices

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch line receives updates on a quarterly schedule from the minute they launch. With the launch of the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, they now receive 5 years of OS and security updates. Devices launched prior to that receive 4 years of OS upgrades and a full 5 years of security updates.

How to update your Samsung Galaxy phone or watch

Because many of Samsung’s top phones receive updates every single month, it is worth checking for those updates to make sure you are up-to-date. The process of updating your phone, foldable, or watch is quite simple.

To update your Galaxy S phone or Z foldable, do the following:

1. Open the Settings app
2. Within Settings, scroll until you see “Software update” and tap it
3. Now tap “Download and install” or “Check for updates”
4. The software will download and install before presenting options to Restart or Schedule the update for later

To update your Galaxy Watch, do the following:

1. On your watch, swipe down the top Quick Settings area and tap the Settings icon; you could also swipe up on the app drawer and open Settings
2. Scroll down to “Software Update” and tap
3. Tap “Download and Install”
4. The update will then copy/download to your watch
5. Once done, you’ll find “Install” or “Install overnight” options
6. Tap “Install” to update and restart your watch

Alternative Galaxy Watch update method:

1. On your phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app
2. Tap “Watch settings”
3. Scroll to find “Watch software update” and tap it
4. Tap “Check for updates”

UPDATES TO THE SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

Samsung began rolling out stable One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. From here, we should start to see it arrive on older devices.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

Samsung updated the schedule by removing the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. These devices have received a full 5 years of updates. In doing so, they also moved the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 to a quarterly schedule, since they are now in their last year of updates. Finally, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic have also been removed after receiving 5 years of updates.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

Samsung moved the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra to a quarterly update schedule for their final year of updates. They also removed the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, as those have reached end of life.

APRIL 8, 2025

Samsung removed the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, as those devices have reached end of life.

Read the original post: Samsung One UI Update Schedule: September 2026

Since Apple’s new device still isn’t here yet, Samsung has continued to run steady promotions for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. At the moment, you can find it $250 off almost everywhere.

A solid $250 off discount brings the starting price of this smaller foldable down to $1,649. While that’s still an enormous sum of money to pay for an electronic device, it’s about the best price you’ll find. It’s also $350 cheaper than the iPhone Duo.

Of course, Samsung is always running their excellent trade-in program, which could save you an instant $800 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Trading in a device like the Galaxy S26 Ultra will get you that full $800, but there are others with solid values that’ll certainly take off more than $250. Check your phone’s trade value.

Shop Best Galaxy Z Fold 8 Deals:

• Amazon
• Samsung

Read the original post: Here’s $250 Off Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8

By providing the agent with its very own Google account and giving up to six people access to its power, CC can manage calendars, fill out important forms, and do all sorts of neat things for the whole household.

Google explains that each morning, CC delivers a shared “Your Day Ahead” brief to everyone who has access, automatically tracks important dates and to-dos, and also help users complete time consuming logistical tasks such as filling out permission slips or activity registration PDFs.

For the full overview of what CC can do for your family, follow the blog link below. If you want to get your family signed up, follow the Get Started link.

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