One UI 8.5 is the first update in a long time to make me check whether there are any hot deals on Galaxy phones right now. But I still don't think this update, impressive as it may be, will cause me to switch. The problem is bloatware. I'm sick of the number of useless features and unwanted apps packed into Galaxy phones. If these were an opt-in, I would be fine with them, but setting up a new Galaxy phone is a tedious exercise in cleaning out the junk. It's like moving into a new house where the previous owners left all their broken furniture lying around. Nevertheless, I think Samsung is mak
I'm a Pixel fan, but the latest OneUI update is making me jealous…Both benefit from Android 16 and Samsung’s excellent One UI 8.5 software (just like the Galaxy S26 series), ensuring both return a consistent Samsung experience. Lots of people will stop…
…Remember when Samsung made that awful decision to change the way you access notifications and Quick Settings in One UI 7 ? Swipe down on the right to open Quick Settings, or further…
…I enjoy what Samsung has done with One UI 8.5, but I believe it's edged out by Material 3 Expressive on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. It's more intuitive…
…Although the change hasn't made its way to my Pixel 8 just yet, the provided images make the changes very evident. The debit/credit card carousel on the homepage appears unchanged…
…not seeing the change live on either, suggesting that the search icon relocation is being rolled out in phases. Alternatively, it could just be a Canadian thing. UI changes, for some reason…
…The Like button animations are weirdly fun One of the strangest YouTube features I discovered recently is that the Like button changes animations depending on the type of video you’re watching…
…this one before. The redesigned UI has shown up in previous leaks, and it's finally going live with the third Android 17 beta. Those are the major user-facing changes. For…
…bring Gemini on board to help with editing tasks, just like before. So, when it comes to the functionality, nothing's changed here. There are also more minor UI changes, but nothing…
…Because the apps are effectively off, there is zero risk of a sensitive notification or other update leaking into your main UI. One of my favorite technical details is that Private Space…
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