Google makes major change to Android source code schedule

Google has reportedly confirmed a major change in how it releases Android source code. Starting in 2026, Google will release Android source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) only two times a year instead of four. Android is the software that runs on almost all Android phones and tablets. It is built on AOSP, which is open source. This means developers and companies can use and change Android freely without paying Google or sharing their own changes. For many years, Google released Android source code soon after launching updates on its Pixel phones, usually for every quarterly update. Until now, Google released Android source code four times a year. These releases matched Android’s quarterly updates. With the new system, Google will release the source code only in Q2 and Q4. The Q2 release will be the main Android update with bigger changes, while the Q4 release will be a smaller update. Both releases will still include changes that are important for developers. Google also mentions this change will make Android more stable and easier to manage. Releasing code fewer times helps Google avoid dealing with too many development branches. It also fits better with Android’s “trunk-stable” development method to keep the main code strong and reliable. Google also confirmed that Android security updates will not change. Monthly security patches will continue to be released as usual on a special security-only branch. This means Android devices will still get regular security fixes but developers will now get Android source code less often.

Android is the software that runs on almost all Android phones and tablets. It is built on AOSP, which is open source. This means developers and companies can use and change Android freely without paying Google or sharing their own changes. For many years, Google released Android source code soon after launching updates on its Pixel phones, usually for every quarterly update. Until now, Google released Android source code four times a year. These releases matched Android’s quarterly updates. With the new system, Google will release the source code only in Q2 and Q4. The Q2 release will be the main Android update with bigger changes, while the Q4 release will be a smaller update. Both releases will still include changes that are important for developers. Google also mentions this change will make Android more stable and easier to manage. Releasing code fewer times helps Google avoid dealing with too many development branches. It also fits better with Android’s “trunk-stable” development method to keep the main code strong and reliable. Google also confirmed that Android security updates will not change. Monthly security patches will continue to be released as usual on a special security-only branch. This means Android devices will still get regular security fixes but developers will now get Android source code less often.

Until now, Google released Android source code four times a year. These releases matched Android’s quarterly updates. With the new system, Google will release the source code only in Q2 and Q4. The Q2 release will be the main Android update with bigger changes, while the Q4 release will be a smaller update. Both releases will still include changes that are important for developers. Google also mentions this change will make Android more stable and easier to manage. Releasing code fewer times helps Google avoid dealing with too many development branches. It also fits better with Android’s “trunk-stable” development method to keep the main code strong and reliable. Google also confirmed that Android security updates will not change. Monthly security patches will continue to be released as usual on a special security-only branch. This means Android devices will still get regular security fixes but developers will now get Android source code less often.

The Q2 release will be the main Android update with bigger changes, while the Q4 release will be a smaller update. Both releases will still include changes that are important for developers. Google also mentions this change will make Android more stable and easier to manage. Releasing code fewer times helps Google avoid dealing with too many development branches. It also fits better with Android’s “trunk-stable” development method to keep the main code strong and reliable. Google also confirmed that Android security updates will not change. Monthly security patches will continue to be released as usual on a special security-only branch. This means Android devices will still get regular security fixes but developers will now get Android source code less often.

Google also mentions this change will make Android more stable and easier to manage. Releasing code fewer times helps Google avoid dealing with too many development branches. It also fits better with Android’s “trunk-stable” development method to keep the main code strong and reliable. Google also confirmed that Android security updates will not change. Monthly security patches will continue to be released as usual on a special security-only branch. This means Android devices will still get regular security fixes but developers will now get Android source code less often.

Google also mentions this change will make Android more stable and easier to manage. Releasing code fewer times helps Google avoid dealing with too many development branches. It also fits better with Android’s “trunk-stable” development method to keep the main code strong and reliable. Google also confirmed that Android security updates will not change. Monthly security patches will continue to be released as usual on a special security-only branch. This means Android devices will still get regular security fixes but developers will now get Android source code less often.

Google also confirmed that Android security updates will not change. Monthly security patches will continue to be released as usual on a special security-only branch. This means Android devices will still get regular security fixes but developers will now get Android source code less often.

Samsung’s January 2026 One UI patch is different from usual updates; details out

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Your Samsung Galaxy phone will get up to 55 fixes with the January 2026 patch. Samsung has now published the latest security bulletin. The refreshed page highlights improvements that Galaxy users will be getting this month. Android Patches from Google Samsung devices run One UI, powered by the Android operating system. Google identifies and addresses newly emerged vulnerabilities every month, as reflected in the January details as well. However, Google has reduced its role in the monthly Android bulletin. The January 2026 security patch from Samsung consists of a critical and 20 high labeled CVEs. Details are as follows: Critical CVE-2024-43859 High CVE-2024-43766, CVE-2025-32348, CVE-2025-48609, CVE-2025-48635, CVE-2025-54957, CVE-2026-0007, CVE-2026-0008, CVE-2026-0010, CVE-2026-0011, CVE-2025-20760, CVE-2025-20761, CVE-2025-20762, CVE-2025-20793, CVE-2025-20794, CVE-2025-20795, CVE-2025-47339, CVE-2025-47348, CVE-2025-47388, CVE-2025-47394, CVE-2025-47396 Exynos Patches from Samsung Semiconductor This month’s update includes four Exynos-specific improvements. If your Galaxy device uses Samsung’s in-house chip, you will receive the complete package, bringing patches from Samsung Semiconductor as well. Details: High CVE-2025-27807, CVE-2025-49495, CVE-2025-52519, CVE-2025-53966 One UI Patches from Samsung Mobile Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

Samsung devices run One UI, powered by the Android operating system. Google identifies and addresses newly emerged vulnerabilities every month, as reflected in the January details as well. However, Google has reduced its role in the monthly Android bulletin. The January 2026 security patch from Samsung consists of a critical and 20 high labeled CVEs. Details are as follows: Critical CVE-2024-43859 High CVE-2024-43766, CVE-2025-32348, CVE-2025-48609, CVE-2025-48635, CVE-2025-54957, CVE-2026-0007, CVE-2026-0008, CVE-2026-0010, CVE-2026-0011, CVE-2025-20760, CVE-2025-20761, CVE-2025-20762, CVE-2025-20793, CVE-2025-20794, CVE-2025-20795, CVE-2025-47339, CVE-2025-47348, CVE-2025-47388, CVE-2025-47394, CVE-2025-47396 Exynos Patches from Samsung Semiconductor This month’s update includes four Exynos-specific improvements. If your Galaxy device uses Samsung’s in-house chip, you will receive the complete package, bringing patches from Samsung Semiconductor as well. Details: High CVE-2025-27807, CVE-2025-49495, CVE-2025-52519, CVE-2025-53966 One UI Patches from Samsung Mobile Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

However, Google has reduced its role in the monthly Android bulletin. The January 2026 security patch from Samsung consists of a critical and 20 high labeled CVEs. Details are as follows: Critical CVE-2024-43859 High CVE-2024-43766, CVE-2025-32348, CVE-2025-48609, CVE-2025-48635, CVE-2025-54957, CVE-2026-0007, CVE-2026-0008, CVE-2026-0010, CVE-2026-0011, CVE-2025-20760, CVE-2025-20761, CVE-2025-20762, CVE-2025-20793, CVE-2025-20794, CVE-2025-20795, CVE-2025-47339, CVE-2025-47348, CVE-2025-47388, CVE-2025-47394, CVE-2025-47396 Exynos Patches from Samsung Semiconductor This month’s update includes four Exynos-specific improvements. If your Galaxy device uses Samsung’s in-house chip, you will receive the complete package, bringing patches from Samsung Semiconductor as well. Details: High CVE-2025-27807, CVE-2025-49495, CVE-2025-52519, CVE-2025-53966 One UI Patches from Samsung Mobile Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

Critical CVE-2024-43859 High CVE-2024-43766, CVE-2025-32348, CVE-2025-48609, CVE-2025-48635, CVE-2025-54957, CVE-2026-0007, CVE-2026-0008, CVE-2026-0010, CVE-2026-0011, CVE-2025-20760, CVE-2025-20761, CVE-2025-20762, CVE-2025-20793, CVE-2025-20794, CVE-2025-20795, CVE-2025-47339, CVE-2025-47348, CVE-2025-47388, CVE-2025-47394, CVE-2025-47396 Exynos Patches from Samsung Semiconductor This month’s update includes four Exynos-specific improvements. If your Galaxy device uses Samsung’s in-house chip, you will receive the complete package, bringing patches from Samsung Semiconductor as well. Details: High CVE-2025-27807, CVE-2025-49495, CVE-2025-52519, CVE-2025-53966 One UI Patches from Samsung Mobile Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

High CVE-2024-43766, CVE-2025-32348, CVE-2025-48609, CVE-2025-48635, CVE-2025-54957, CVE-2026-0007, CVE-2026-0008, CVE-2026-0010, CVE-2026-0011, CVE-2025-20760, CVE-2025-20761, CVE-2025-20762, CVE-2025-20793, CVE-2025-20794, CVE-2025-20795, CVE-2025-47339, CVE-2025-47348, CVE-2025-47388, CVE-2025-47394, CVE-2025-47396 Exynos Patches from Samsung Semiconductor This month’s update includes four Exynos-specific improvements. If your Galaxy device uses Samsung’s in-house chip, you will receive the complete package, bringing patches from Samsung Semiconductor as well. Details: High CVE-2025-27807, CVE-2025-49495, CVE-2025-52519, CVE-2025-53966 One UI Patches from Samsung Mobile Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

This month’s update includes four Exynos-specific improvements. If your Galaxy device uses Samsung’s in-house chip, you will receive the complete package, bringing patches from Samsung Semiconductor as well. Details: High CVE-2025-27807, CVE-2025-49495, CVE-2025-52519, CVE-2025-53966 One UI Patches from Samsung Mobile Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

High CVE-2025-27807, CVE-2025-49495, CVE-2025-52519, CVE-2025-53966 One UI Patches from Samsung Mobile Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

Samsung has significantly elevated the importance of the January update by bringing 30 SVE items. The company has also categorized some vulnerabilities per their segment, including “High” and “Moderate.” Details: High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

High SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

SVE-2025-1716(CVE-2026-20969) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

SVE-2025-2103(CVE-2026-20971) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

SVE-2025-2316(CVE-2026-20973) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

SVE-2025-2394(CVE-2026-20974) Affected versions: Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

Moderate SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

SVE-2025-1183(CVE-2026-20968) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

SVE-2025-1990(CVE-2026-20970) Affected versions: Android 15, 16 SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

SVE-2025-2255(CVE-2026-20972) Affected versions: Android 13, 14, 15, 16 Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

Additionally, Samsung pointed out that some SVE items included in the Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time. The first January patch has arrived in the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 earlier today. Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

Security updates usually focus on improving the system stability and reliability. The operating system receives necessary patches for safety. Keep your device secure by installing the latest software updates from Samsung.

Google ’s Emergency Location Service (ELS) is now available in India, starting with Uttar Pradesh. The service helps police, ambulance, and fire departments find people in emergencies quickly, even if the caller cannot explain their location or the call drops. In emergencies, reaching help quickly is very important, and the biggest problem during emergency calls is finding the exact location of the person who needs help. People may not be able to clearly explain where they are. Sometimes calls disconnect, or the caller is too stressed to speak. To solve this problem, Google brings Emergency Location Service (ELS) to India. Emergency Location Service (ELS) is built into Android phones from version 6.0 or later. When a person dials or sends a message to 112, this service automatically shares the location with police, ambulance, or fire services. This service uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile network data, often accurate within 50 meters. This makes it easier for emergency teams to reach the right place faster. It is free and does not require additional apps. Image via Google The system is now fully operational in Uttar Pradesh, integrated by the Uttar Pradesh Police and supported by PertSol. During its testing, it helped with more than 20 million calls and messages. The data is shared only with emergency responders, keeping users’ privacy safe. ELS only turns on during an emergency call or message. Other Indian states may follow soon to make emergency help faster and more reliable

In emergencies, reaching help quickly is very important, and the biggest problem during emergency calls is finding the exact location of the person who needs help. People may not be able to clearly explain where they are. Sometimes calls disconnect, or the caller is too stressed to speak. To solve this problem, Google brings Emergency Location Service (ELS) to India. Emergency Location Service (ELS) is built into Android phones from version 6.0 or later. When a person dials or sends a message to 112, this service automatically shares the location with police, ambulance, or fire services. This service uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile network data, often accurate within 50 meters. This makes it easier for emergency teams to reach the right place faster. It is free and does not require additional apps. Image via Google The system is now fully operational in Uttar Pradesh, integrated by the Uttar Pradesh Police and supported by PertSol. During its testing, it helped with more than 20 million calls and messages. The data is shared only with emergency responders, keeping users’ privacy safe. ELS only turns on during an emergency call or message. Other Indian states may follow soon to make emergency help faster and more reliable

Emergency Location Service (ELS) is built into Android phones from version 6.0 or later. When a person dials or sends a message to 112, this service automatically shares the location with police, ambulance, or fire services. This service uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile network data, often accurate within 50 meters. This makes it easier for emergency teams to reach the right place faster. It is free and does not require additional apps. Image via Google The system is now fully operational in Uttar Pradesh, integrated by the Uttar Pradesh Police and supported by PertSol. During its testing, it helped with more than 20 million calls and messages. The data is shared only with emergency responders, keeping users’ privacy safe. ELS only turns on during an emergency call or message. Other Indian states may follow soon to make emergency help faster and more reliable

This service uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile network data, often accurate within 50 meters. This makes it easier for emergency teams to reach the right place faster. It is free and does not require additional apps. Image via Google The system is now fully operational in Uttar Pradesh, integrated by the Uttar Pradesh Police and supported by PertSol. During its testing, it helped with more than 20 million calls and messages. The data is shared only with emergency responders, keeping users’ privacy safe. ELS only turns on during an emergency call or message. Other Indian states may follow soon to make emergency help faster and more reliable

The system is now fully operational in Uttar Pradesh, integrated by the Uttar Pradesh Police and supported by PertSol. During its testing, it helped with more than 20 million calls and messages. The data is shared only with emergency responders, keeping users’ privacy safe. ELS only turns on during an emergency call or message. Other Indian states may follow soon to make emergency help faster and more reliable

The data is shared only with emergency responders, keeping users’ privacy safe. ELS only turns on during an emergency call or message. Other Indian states may follow soon to make emergency help faster and more reliable

Google released the QPR3 Beta 1 update for Pixel phones. The latest Android 16 update introduces a new expandable location tracking indicator, which would end up landing on Samsung and other Android phones in the future. Android displays an indicator when the phone’s microphone, camera, or location is used. Google has upgraded the location indicator in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1. The icon is no longer static, but has become expandable with new stuff. The new location indicator shows up with a solid Blue background. When a location is being used by an app, it will show up in the status bar. Tapping the icon will open an expanded in pop-up view with detailed information. This section will list the app or apps tracking your phone’s location. It all will happen in real time, and you will be able to revoke GPS access. You will have two options for the app using location: Close the app and Manage access. Source – Android Authority The Blue indicator will turn Green when the Location is being used along with the mic and/or camera. The color unification will ensure the access indicator won’t grab much space on your phone’s screen or the status bar. Pixel phones running QPR Beta have received it with the latest release. Since it’s a core Android improvement, it would expand to Samsung phones too. It may show up in One UI 8.5 Stable , otherwise One UI 9 will bring it. Pay attention, Google first added such an indicator in Android 12. After years, it has made a comeback in Android 16, but the testing is underway. Google may either improve its functionality or dump the indicator again.

Android displays an indicator when the phone’s microphone, camera, or location is used. Google has upgraded the location indicator in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1. The icon is no longer static, but has become expandable with new stuff. The new location indicator shows up with a solid Blue background. When a location is being used by an app, it will show up in the status bar. Tapping the icon will open an expanded in pop-up view with detailed information. This section will list the app or apps tracking your phone’s location. It all will happen in real time, and you will be able to revoke GPS access. You will have two options for the app using location: Close the app and Manage access. Source – Android Authority The Blue indicator will turn Green when the Location is being used along with the mic and/or camera. The color unification will ensure the access indicator won’t grab much space on your phone’s screen or the status bar. Pixel phones running QPR Beta have received it with the latest release. Since it’s a core Android improvement, it would expand to Samsung phones too. It may show up in One UI 8.5 Stable , otherwise One UI 9 will bring it. Pay attention, Google first added such an indicator in Android 12. After years, it has made a comeback in Android 16, but the testing is underway. Google may either improve its functionality or dump the indicator again.

The new location indicator shows up with a solid Blue background. When a location is being used by an app, it will show up in the status bar. Tapping the icon will open an expanded in pop-up view with detailed information. This section will list the app or apps tracking your phone’s location. It all will happen in real time, and you will be able to revoke GPS access. You will have two options for the app using location: Close the app and Manage access. Source – Android Authority The Blue indicator will turn Green when the Location is being used along with the mic and/or camera. The color unification will ensure the access indicator won’t grab much space on your phone’s screen or the status bar. Pixel phones running QPR Beta have received it with the latest release. Since it’s a core Android improvement, it would expand to Samsung phones too. It may show up in One UI 8.5 Stable , otherwise One UI 9 will bring it. Pay attention, Google first added such an indicator in Android 12. After years, it has made a comeback in Android 16, but the testing is underway. Google may either improve its functionality or dump the indicator again.

This section will list the app or apps tracking your phone’s location. It all will happen in real time, and you will be able to revoke GPS access. You will have two options for the app using location: Close the app and Manage access. Source – Android Authority The Blue indicator will turn Green when the Location is being used along with the mic and/or camera. The color unification will ensure the access indicator won’t grab much space on your phone’s screen or the status bar. Pixel phones running QPR Beta have received it with the latest release. Since it’s a core Android improvement, it would expand to Samsung phones too. It may show up in One UI 8.5 Stable , otherwise One UI 9 will bring it. Pay attention, Google first added such an indicator in Android 12. After years, it has made a comeback in Android 16, but the testing is underway. Google may either improve its functionality or dump the indicator again.

Source – Android Authority

The Blue indicator will turn Green when the Location is being used along with the mic and/or camera. The color unification will ensure the access indicator won’t grab much space on your phone’s screen or the status bar. Pixel phones running QPR Beta have received it with the latest release. Since it’s a core Android improvement, it would expand to Samsung phones too. It may show up in One UI 8.5 Stable , otherwise One UI 9 will bring it. Pay attention, Google first added such an indicator in Android 12. After years, it has made a comeback in Android 16, but the testing is underway. Google may either improve its functionality or dump the indicator again.

Pixel phones running QPR Beta have received it with the latest release. Since it’s a core Android improvement, it would expand to Samsung phones too. It may show up in One UI 8.5 Stable , otherwise One UI 9 will bring it. Pay attention, Google first added such an indicator in Android 12. After years, it has made a comeback in Android 16, but the testing is underway. Google may either improve its functionality or dump the indicator again.

Pay attention, Google first added such an indicator in Android 12. After years, it has made a comeback in Android 16, but the testing is underway. Google may either improve its functionality or dump the indicator again.

Android is reportedly working on providing more controls over Wi-Fi sharing on devices with numerous user profiles. The new update will let you choose which Wi-Fi networks you with others to make it easier to keep particular networks private. At the moment, when you switch between profiles on an Android device, Wi-Fi networks are automatically shared with everyone. Like, if one user connects to Wi-Fi, all other users on the device can access it without entering their passwords again. But it can cause privacy issues if you want some networks to be secure. For that, Android is introducing (spotted via Mishaal Rahman ) a new Wi-Fi setting called the “ network” toggle. This will allow you to decide if other profiles on the device can automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network. If you turn this setting off, other users won’t be able to use the network unless they enter the password themselves. Image via Android Authority There’s also another setting, “Allow users to edit network”, that allows you to manage whether other users can update Wi-Fi settings. However, this feature is currently under development and might not be available just yet. This new functionality is now in the Canary channel and is likely to be included in the Android version, probably Android 16 QPR3 beta. It might expand to more devices once available. Stay tuned for more information.

At the moment, when you switch between profiles on an Android device, Wi-Fi networks are automatically shared with everyone. Like, if one user connects to Wi-Fi, all other users on the device can access it without entering their passwords again. But it can cause privacy issues if you want some networks to be secure. For that, Android is introducing (spotted via Mishaal Rahman ) a new Wi-Fi setting called the “ network” toggle. This will allow you to decide if other profiles on the device can automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network. If you turn this setting off, other users won’t be able to use the network unless they enter the password themselves. Image via Android Authority There’s also another setting, “Allow users to edit network”, that allows you to manage whether other users can update Wi-Fi settings. However, this feature is currently under development and might not be available just yet. This new functionality is now in the Canary channel and is likely to be included in the Android version, probably Android 16 QPR3 beta. It might expand to more devices once available. Stay tuned for more information.

For that, Android is introducing (spotted via Mishaal Rahman ) a new Wi-Fi setting called the “ network” toggle. This will allow you to decide if other profiles on the device can automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network. If you turn this setting off, other users won’t be able to use the network unless they enter the password themselves. Image via Android Authority There’s also another setting, “Allow users to edit network”, that allows you to manage whether other users can update Wi-Fi settings. However, this feature is currently under development and might not be available just yet. This new functionality is now in the Canary channel and is likely to be included in the Android version, probably Android 16 QPR3 beta. It might expand to more devices once available. Stay tuned for more information.

Image via Android Authority

There’s also another setting, “Allow users to edit network”, that allows you to manage whether other users can update Wi-Fi settings. However, this feature is currently under development and might not be available just yet. This new functionality is now in the Canary channel and is likely to be included in the Android version, probably Android 16 QPR3 beta. It might expand to more devices once available. Stay tuned for more information.

This new functionality is now in the Canary channel and is likely to be included in the Android version, probably Android 16 QPR3 beta. It might expand to more devices once available. Stay tuned for more information.

Google is launching a new safety feature, Android Emergency Live Video, which lets people live video from their phone with emergency responders. This feature is now starting to roll out across the United States, as well as in some regions in Germany and Mexico. The new feature works on Android phones running Android 8 or newer with Google Play services. It is very simple to use. When you call or text your local emergency number, the dispatcher may ask to see what is happening around you. They will send a request to your phone, and you can choose to accept or decline it by tapping “ ” or “No thanks.” You are always in control. If you choose to , your camera will open in a small window on your screen. You can make it bigger, stop sharing at any time, turn on your flashlight, or switch between the front and back cameras. Also, Google says that the video is encrypted, which means it is protected while being sent. Emergency services may view and record the video only for your active situation. Image via Google Google explains that this feature can help responders understand what is happening faster. During an emergency, it can be hard to explain everything clearly, especially when you are stressed. Live video can help dispatchers quickly see the scene and guide you through important steps. This new tool shows Google’s effort to improve safety on Android phones. It builds on features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. Google is also working with safety organisations worldwide to make this feature available in more places.

The new feature works on Android phones running Android 8 or newer with Google Play services. It is very simple to use. When you call or text your local emergency number, the dispatcher may ask to see what is happening around you. They will send a request to your phone, and you can choose to accept or decline it by tapping “ ” or “No thanks.” You are always in control. If you choose to , your camera will open in a small window on your screen. You can make it bigger, stop sharing at any time, turn on your flashlight, or switch between the front and back cameras. Also, Google says that the video is encrypted, which means it is protected while being sent. Emergency services may view and record the video only for your active situation. Image via Google Google explains that this feature can help responders understand what is happening faster. During an emergency, it can be hard to explain everything clearly, especially when you are stressed. Live video can help dispatchers quickly see the scene and guide you through important steps. This new tool shows Google’s effort to improve safety on Android phones. It builds on features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. Google is also working with safety organisations worldwide to make this feature available in more places.

If you choose to , your camera will open in a small window on your screen. You can make it bigger, stop sharing at any time, turn on your flashlight, or switch between the front and back cameras. Also, Google says that the video is encrypted, which means it is protected while being sent. Emergency services may view and record the video only for your active situation. Image via Google Google explains that this feature can help responders understand what is happening faster. During an emergency, it can be hard to explain everything clearly, especially when you are stressed. Live video can help dispatchers quickly see the scene and guide you through important steps. This new tool shows Google’s effort to improve safety on Android phones. It builds on features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. Google is also working with safety organisations worldwide to make this feature available in more places.

Also, Google says that the video is encrypted, which means it is protected while being sent. Emergency services may view and record the video only for your active situation. Image via Google Google explains that this feature can help responders understand what is happening faster. During an emergency, it can be hard to explain everything clearly, especially when you are stressed. Live video can help dispatchers quickly see the scene and guide you through important steps. This new tool shows Google’s effort to improve safety on Android phones. It builds on features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. Google is also working with safety organisations worldwide to make this feature available in more places.

Google explains that this feature can help responders understand what is happening faster. During an emergency, it can be hard to explain everything clearly, especially when you are stressed. Live video can help dispatchers quickly see the scene and guide you through important steps. This new tool shows Google’s effort to improve safety on Android phones. It builds on features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. Google is also working with safety organisations worldwide to make this feature available in more places.

This new tool shows Google’s effort to improve safety on Android phones. It builds on features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. Google is also working with safety organisations worldwide to make this feature available in more places.

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