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Google is planning a significant upgrade for the Pixel 10's Magic Cue feature, adding integrations with Google Wallet for live travel updates and Google Tasks for clearer event management, making the AI assistant more proactive and useful.

Samsung has hired Jeremy Rollison, former head of Microsoft's EU policy team, to lead its external relations in Brussels as the company prepares for stricter EU regulations, including the Digital Markets Act, in a crucial market accounting for 17% of its revenue.

Mobile data is your phone's internet connection through cellular networks when Wi-Fi isn't available. It's used automatically for app updates, notifications, background processes, and various online activities. Understanding when and how your device consumes data helps manage your plan and avoid unexpected charges.

Samsung is rolling out the January 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Europe, fixing 55 security issues, after initially launching it in South Korea.

Infinix has launched the Note Edge, a new smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. It features a 6.78-inch curved 120Hz display, measures just 7.2mm thick, and includes a large battery with fast charging. The phone runs Android 16 and starts at $200.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature a new foldable OLED panel with Ultra Thin Glass on both top and bottom layers, potentially reducing crease visibility by around 20% compared to its predecessor.

Samsung has updated the Good Lock Home Up app for One UI 8.5 compatibility, introducing new features like Large Folder customization, cover screen adjustments for foldables, gesture app switching, and several bug fixes.

The fourth One UI 8.5 beta update for Galaxy S25 devices could release this week, bringing bug fixes and performance enhancements as Samsung prepares for stable rollout.

Google has confirmed that Android will introduce a 'high-friction' sideloading flow, designed to increase user awareness rather than block installations, though its long-term impact remains uncertain.

Recent leaks show the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be available in four colors—black, white, blue, and purple—with purple as the hero color. Orange, previously rumored, is missing from the lineup.

Leaks indicate the Galaxy S26 Ultra's hero color will be a refined Violet instead of a bold orange, with orange possibly limited to exclusive channels. Battery specs for the S26 series also mentioned.

Leaked SIM trays suggest the Galaxy S26 Ultra may come in black, white, blue, and violet, but not the anticipated orange color previously rumored, possibly indicating a strategic shift by Samsung.