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Samsung has initiated the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, S25 FE, S24 FE, and Tab S11 in India, South Korea, the UK, and the US, with more devices expected to join in April.

Samsung has started rolling out AirDrop support to Galaxy S26 series devices in the US, enabling seamless file sharing with Apple devices through the Quick Share platform.

Samsung's 2026 Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer boosts drying capacity with a new heat exchanger, adds AI Custom+ for automatic settings, and features an upgraded Bixby with natural language understanding.

The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, a compact Android phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard, has become a crowdfunding sensation, raising over $2.6 million and attracting thousands of backers within a day of its campaign launch.

Samsung has announced an expansion of its One UI 8.5 beta program to include the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S25 FE, and Galaxy Tab S11 models, with availability starting in March 2026 in India, South Korea, the UK, and the US.

Samsung's Galaxy A57 and A37 smartphones are launching with the WEBTOON comic app pre-installed in certain markets like France, offering free access to thousands of vertical-format digital comics optimized for their 6.7-inch 120Hz displays.
Google has added a Bluetooth diagnostics tool to Pixel phones via an update to the Pixel Troubleshooting app, enabling users to test connections with accessories and troubleshoot issues directly from settings.

The Exynos 2800, codenamed Vanguard and slated for the Galaxy S28 in 2028, will reportedly use Samsung's third-generation 2nm SF2P+ process, marking a strategic shift toward design-manufacturing co-optimization rather than rapid node transitions.

The vivo V70 FE launches in India on April 2, featuring a 200MP main camera, 7,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging, and Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset. It will be available in Monsoon Blue and Northern Lights Purple colors.

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is becoming essential for advanced users as new Google sideloading rules introduce delays, positioning ADB as a key tool for preserving Android's open nature and user control.

Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra in South Korea, offering early access to new features and the March 2026 security patch.

Leaked information suggests Samsung's Exynos 2800 chipset, codenamed Vanguard, will use an improved 2nm process for better yields and may power select Galaxy S28 models, following previous yield challenges with the Exynos 2500.