Samsung is showing no signs of stopping when it comes to its Android 16 rollout. The South Korean company just started to update nine of its best-selling mid-range models to One UI 8 based on Google’s latest operating system. The number jumps to 14 if we consider regional variants of those phones, which you can see in the list below.
Check which Galaxy phones are already running Android 16
With modern hardware, you might think Android smartphones are harder to compromise. However, cyber threats have evolved, introducing more sophisticated methods to compromise your device. A newly discovered case now shows Android devices being targeted by malware that steals information directly from the screen.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is its first ultra-thin smartphone, but the device doesn’t come cheap. The good news? Frequent discounts help lower the barrier. Right now, the 512 GB variant is down to $729, that’s $540 (or 40%) off its usual $1,219 price on Amazon.
Samsung’s One UI 8.0, built on Android 16, was a relatively timid update compared to One UI 7.0, especially in terms of visual changes and feature count. It appears Samsung may be reserving the bigger, more exciting changes for One UI 8.5. A new set of alleged features tied to the firmware has surfaced ahead of the anticipated beta rollout.
The exterior design of Apple’s smartphones has hardly changed since the iPhone 12 rolled out. Both the front and back are made of glass, framed in an angular manner. Apple initially relied on stainless steel before switching to titanium with the iPhone 15 Pro. After five years without any major visual changes, the current generation is due for a comprehensive redesign. This should not only ensure a more modern appearance but also solve a seemingly perennial problem that has plagued users.
Prime Day officially wrapped up last week, but you can still snag some of the best Android tablets. One standout is the OnePlus Pad 3, currently on sale for $599, down from $699 at Amazon. That marks its lowest recorded price and saves you a solid $100, or 14% off.
Since launching its own custom silicon, Apple’s M-series chips have steadily gained momentum compared to other platforms. Every year or so, when a new generation is announced, many stay tuned for the chip itself and the devices it powers. Now, Apple is expected to make the M5 chip official this week, along with a slate of new products, including a refreshed MacBook Pro and iPad Pro.
Every month, Google’s Pixel devices receive a boost through software and security updates. The latest October patch follows suit, though it focuses more on bug fixes than security loopholes. These tweaks address some of the most persistent and prominent issues affecting the latest Pixel 10 and earlier generations.
Manufacturers continue to push tablets as powerful machines and viable laptop replacements, thanks to more advanced chipsets and better displays. Samsung is among them, and with the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, it feels like the company is hitting its stride. The mid-range tablet does not reinvent the wheel, but it brings refinements, including a sleeker profile, more capable cameras, and a faster processor in a more affordable price tag. In this review, we will find out if those upgrades are enough to make it a true laptop alternative.