Samsung Internet Browser Update arrives in a Beta & Stable phase

Samsung offers one of the best internet browsers of its own which comes pre-installed with all Galaxy smartphones. The company keeps on making it better with new improvements. This time, it has released two different updates for the browser, one in beta, and the other in the stable phase.

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The Beta stage can be identified by version 16.0.6.23, while the stable phase arrives on the v16.0.5.6 version. With this update, Samsung intended to implement a more satisfying experience for the users. Both versions introduce some new enhancements and bug fixes.

Talking about the Beta version, it does not get any new addition but the build squashes a lot of annoying bugs. According to the changelog, the beta brings several fixes including the error that caused the keyboard to close. Also, unlike earlier, history will now be available always. Take a look at the changelog below for more details.

Beta Changelog

• Fixed error that caused the keyboard to close when typing in the address bar


• Solved freezing issue when swipe gestures performed during video playback in full screen


• Fixed error in which history was not being displayed on some devices


• Improved stability issues and apply new security patches

If you're the one flashing the stable version, the URL bar will move down to the bottom of your screen. In addition, the search experience will be enhanced and safe with priority connections. Here is the official changelog of the update.

Stable Changelog

• Move URL bar to the bottom (optional)


• HTTPS priority connection (Labs feature)


• Block tracking by invisible image (“Tracking Pixel”)


• Enhanced Search Experience in the URL bar

The updated versions are available for global users running Android 7 OS or later on their Galaxy smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy M33 hits Geekbench with Exynos 1200 5G SoC

This year in August, Samsung launched the Galaxy M32 smartphone. Now, the company is spotted preparing its successor device. Galaxy M33 recently surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking website. The smartphone already had multiple leaks and rumors. But, with the new listing, the picture has started to become more clear.

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Just like its predecessor, the Galaxy M33 will be a budget 5G smartphone with model number SM-M336BU. The smartphone scored 726 and 1,830 in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. With the device's listing on the Geekbench, the launch seems to be imminent. Here's what the database website reveals.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M33 will draw power from an octa-core processor based on Exynos 1200 5G chipset. On the software front, the device will run Android 12 OS out of the box paired with One UI skin on top. It will be available in a single RAM variant of 6GB.



Further, the listing suggests the presence of a 6,000mAh battery that will keep the screen alive. In addition, we can say that the proprietary skin accompanying the operating system could be One UI 4.0.

According to leaks, the Galaxy M33 5G is likely to feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. Also, the panel can be IP67 rated for dust and splash resistance. The phone is tipped to house a 13MP front snapper. A quad-camera module can be seen at the rear side led by a 64MP camera. The other lenses could be an 8MP, a 5MP, and a 2MP camera.

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MIUI 12.5 update rolling out for Redmi 7A Globally

While Xiaomi is busy preparing its next-gen skin, the Redmi 7A is now upgrading to MIUI 12.5 based on Android 10. The smartphone hit the market in July 2019 with Android 9.0 based MIUI 10.2 pre-installed.

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The MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 7A is available for global users. The package could soon extend to more regions in the next few days. The Android 10 based build bears the firmware version V12.5.2.0.QCMMIXM weighing around 1.9 GB in size.

Xiaomi issued a quite lengthy changelog for this update which includes revamped UI. Also, it brings tons of optimizations and new additions that increase the efficiency of the device. Here is the detailed changelog of the MIUI 12.5 update:

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • New: Response to gestures is now instant.
  
  
  • New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
  
  
  • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
  
  
  • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
  
  
  
  


• System Sounds
  
  
  
  • New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system.
  
  
  • New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world.
  
  
  
  


• System Animations
  
  
  
  • New: A new animation framework renders movement more realistically.
  
  
  • New: New UI design is focused on visualization and making your interaction with the device more lifelike.
  
  
  
  


• Notes
  
  
  
  • New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
  
  
  • New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
  
  
  • New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
  
  
  • New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
  
  
  • New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
  
  
  • New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
  
  
  • All-new Notes.
  
  
  
  


• Play Protection
  
  
  
  • New: A comprehensive overview of all sensitive permissions.
  
  
  • New: You’ll be notified whenever high-risk permissions are used and will be able to block the corresponding actions.
  
  
  • New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access.
  
  
  • New: Using approximate location adds up points to privacy protection.
  
  
  • New: You can now manage sensitive permissions and related app behavior independently.
  
  
  • New: The behavior of web pages is also tracked now, which helps you to block unwanted and malicious actions.
  
  
  • New: Now it’s up to you who and when can track your online behavior.
  
  
  • New: All apps now come with a security statement from GetApps.
  
  
  • New: Privacy risk scanner.
  
  
  • New: Control which apps access and delete items from your Gallery.
  
  
  • Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page.
  
  
  
  


• IME
  
  
  
  • New: A more convenient way to move a cursor using the scrollbar.
  
  
  • New: Function buttons support switching between languages and keyboards.
  
  
  • New: You can press and hold the function buttons to access more features.
  
  
  • New: Custom themes for keyboards.
  
  
  
  


• Themes
  
  
  
  • New: Font weight adjustment options for third-party fonts.
  
  
  • Optimization: Personalization features for system wallpapers, animations, and sounds.
  
  
  
  


• Browser
  
  
  
  • New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode.
  
  
  • Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode.
  
  
  • Optimization: Pages load much faster now.
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in batches. Thus, it may take a while to reach all units. Meanwhile, you can manually track the update via the Settings > Software update > Check for update.

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Samsung releases One UI 4.0 Beta 3 to Galaxy S10 and Note 10

Its been several weeks since Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta for the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Note 10. The beta program has jumped to the third stage now, indicating that the final push is approaching. According to update timeline, the devices will get the stable One UI 4.0 in January 2021.

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The Android 12 based One UI 4.0 Beta 3 is currently available for South Korean users of Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. The company will soon release the build in more markets, including India and Europe.

For the Galaxy S10 series— Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and the Galaxy S10 5G, the build arrives via the firmware number ending with ZULB. Whereas, the beta package for the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ end with ZULD.

Concerning changes, the upgraded beta versions tend to eliminate bugs present in the previous versions. The One UI 4.0 Beta 3 resolves various bugs and improves performance. The issue where images captured using Dual Messenger did not appear in the Gallery app is now resolved. In addition, your respective devices will not slow down while receiving notifications. Moreover, the connection glitches while connecting the AKG N400 TWS earbuds are addressed.

If you are already on the One UI 4.0 beta firmware, this update will arrive as an OTA. In another case, you can visit the Samsung Members app and enroll yourself by tapping on the One UI beta program banner.

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OnePlus OxygenOS Update Policy for the year 2021-22

Its been six years since OnePlus runs the OxygenOS customized skin on its flagships. Now, the company has decided to integrate with OPPO to provide a smoother experience. Recently, the company also announced a new software update policy via an official community post.

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The latest update policy starts with the OnePlus 9 series and the OnePlus 8 series including the T-series and R models. The lineups are eligible to receive seven years of update support. Out of which, they will receive three major Android OS updates and four years of security updates. The list includes the following devices:

• OnePlus 9 Pro


• OnePlus 9R


• OnePlus 9


• OnePlus 8T


• OnePlus 8 Pro


• OnePlus 8

For the below-mentioned smartphones, OnePlus decided to provide five years of update support. This includes the first OnePlus Nord to the newer Nord or Nord CE and OnePlus 7 family. The models will get three years of security updates along with two major Android upgrades.

• OnePlus 7 Pro


• OnePlus 7T Pro


• OnePlus 7T


• OnePlus 7


• OnePlus Nord CE


• OnePlus Nord


• OnePlus Nord 2

Further, the other OnePlus Nord devices are eligible to get one major Android update and three years of security updates, making it a total of four years of support.

• OnePlus N200 5G


• OnePlus N100


• OnePlus N10 5G

This policy will apply to all future launches of OnePlus. Also, OnePlus did not mention the time duration between the two updates. But it did claim to "improve efficiency and standardize the software experience."

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Android 12 based MIUI 13 Supported Devices List

The next-gen skin iteration by Xiaomi is around the corner. The MIUI 13 could launch soon within a week. Recently, the first update batch was leaked that included a total of seven flagships. Here on this page, you can see if your Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco device is eligible to get the latest update.

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The list mentions more than 100 smartphones from Poco, Redmi, and Xiaomi that will support MIUI 13 update. The update will start rolling out to the first batch initially, later followed by the rest of the devices.

List of MIUI 13 Supported Devices

Redmi Series

• Redmi 9T


• Redmi 9 Power


• Redmi 10X 5G


• Redmi 10X Pro


• Redmi 10


• Redmi 10 Prim


• Redmi 9A


• Redmi 9AT


• Redmi 9i


• Redmi 9A Sport


• Redmi 9i Sport


• Redmi 9C


• Redmi 9C NFC


• Redmi 9 (India)


• Redmi 9 Activ (India)


• Redmi 9 Prime


• Redmi 9


• Redmi 10X 4G

Redmi K Series

• Redmi K30 4G


• Redmi K30 5G


• Redmi K30i 5G


• Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition


• Redmi K30 Pro


• Redmi K30 Pro Zoom


• Redmi K30 Ultra


• Redmi K30S Ultra


• Redmi K40


• Redmi K40 Pro


• Redmi K40 Pro+


• Redmi K40 Gaming


• Redmi K20


• Redmi K20 (India)


• Redmi K20 Pro


• Redmi K20 Pro (India)


• Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition

Redmi Note Series

• Redmi Note 8 2021


• Redmi Note 9 4G


• Redmi Note 9 5G


• Redmi Note 9T 5G


• Redmi Note 9S


• Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)


• Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global)


• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (China)


• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max


• Redmi Note 10


• Redmi Note 10S


• Redmi Note 10 (China)


• Redmi Note 10 5G (Global)


• Redmi Note 10T (India)


• Redmi Note 10T (Russia)


• Redmi Note 10 JE (Japan)


• Redmi Note 10 Lite (India)


• Redmi Note 10 Pro (India)


• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (India)


• Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global


• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G (China)


• Redmi Note 11 (China)


• Redmi Note 11T (India)


• Redmi Note 11 JE (Japan)


• Redmi Note 11 Pro (China)


• Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (China)


• Redmi Note 8


• Redmi Note 8T


• Redmi Note 8 Pro


• Redmi Note 9

Mi Series

• Mi 10S


• Mi 10 Pro


• Mi 10 Lite


• Mi 10 Lite Zoom


• Mi 10 Ultra


• Mi 10T


• Mi 10T Pro


• Mi 10i


• Mi 10T Lite


• Mi 11


• Mi 11 Pro


• Mi 11 Ultra


• Mi 11i


• Mi 11X Pro


• Mi 11X


• Mi 11 Lite


• Mi 11 Lite 5G


• Xiaomi 11T


• Xiaomi 11T Pro


• Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE


• Xiaomi CIVI


• Xiaomi MIX 4


• Xiaomi MIX FOLD


• Xiaomi Pad 5


• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro


• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G


• Mi 9


• Mi 9 SE


• Mi 9 Lite


• Mi 9 Pro 5G


• Mi 9T


• Mi 9T Pro


• Mi CC 9


• Mi CC 9 Pro

Mi Note Series

• Mi Note 10 / Pro


• Mi Note 10 Lite

Poco Series

• POCO F2 Pro


• POCO F3


• POCO F3 GT


• POCO X2


• POCO X3 (India)


• POCO X3 NFC


• POCO X3 Pro


• POCO X3 GT


• POCO M3


• POCO M2 Pro


• POCO M3 Pro 5G


• POCO M4 Pro 5G


• POCO M2


• POCO M2 Reloaded


• POCO C3


• POCO C31

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G grabs OxygenOS A.15 update

OnePlus sends monthly updates to the Nord 2 5G despite being the fact that the series is eligible to receive only two major Android updates. The company is releasing the second update of the month to the smartphone that bumps the firmware version OxygenOS A.15.

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The information was revealed by the OnePlus community forum, according to which the new package is rolling out in Europe, India, and North America. The OnePlua Nord 2 5G variants in NA and EU are getting updated with the DN2103_11_A.15 firmware version. While for the Indian markets, the build is bundled with the version number DN2101_11_A.15. The software weighs 350MB in size and is based on Android 11 OxygenOS 11.

Concerning changes, the changelog claims to resolve some known issues including unclear Bluetooth connectivity. Moreover, it improves system stability and security by inculcating the current security maintenance, December 2021. In addition, the video stability during the AI Video Enhancement mode is improved.

Changelog

• System

• The update will fix known issues and improve system stability


• It will update the Android Security Patch to 2021.12

• Bluetooth

• The update will fix the issue where connected Bluetooth devices had unclear calls

• Camera

• The update will improve video stability when AI Video Enhancement is toggled on

As always, the OTA update is rolling out in batches. Therefore, it will hit a limited number of users initially. Alternatively, you can also track the update manually via Settings > Software update.

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OnePlus 8 series receives a new update with December 2021 patch

OnePlus is releasing a new update for the OnePlus 8 series, including the T-Mobile variant— OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. The update for all the models is unfurling via different versions based on OxygenOS 11.

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The update is rolling out in India, Europe, and globally for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. You can identify the build via firmware version 11.0.10.10.IN21DA for the Indian models of the OnePlus 8. While for the European and global models, the build varies to 11.0.10.10.IN21BA and 11.0.10.10.IN21AA respectively. For the OnePlus 8 Pro, the variants are upgrading with version 11.0.10.10.IN11DA in India, 11.0.10.10.IN11BA in Europe, and 11.0.10.10.IN11AA​ in the Global market.

The latest software for the duo adds the December 2021 security patch along with a couple of fixes and optimizations. Refer to the changelog below for more details:

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized the UI display of the Settings interface
  
  
  • Fixed the issue that Google Assistant and Gpay doesn't display as expected in the Setup Wizard
  
  
  • Fixed the low probability issue of WhatsApp crash
  
  
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.12
  
  
  
  

Coming forth to the OnePlus 8T, the package is available in India, Europe, and North America. In the Indian market, the package bears the firmware version 11.0.10.10.KB05DA. While the European and global units will be bumped via version 11.0.11.11.KB05BA and 11.0.11.11.KB05AA respectively.

The software intends to increase privacy by inculcating the current security maintenance. Alongside, it adds a new feature, improves system stability, and resolves some known issues.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Added the Files by Google, find files faster with search and simple browsing
  
  
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.10
  
  
  • Improved system stability
  
  
  • Fixed known issues
  
  
  
  

The incremental rollout will make way for limited users at first. A border rollout will follow after ensuring smooth functioning and the absence of bugs.

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MIUI 13 adds a new fitness feature to the Xiaomi Health App

Xiaomi offers one of the best stock apps that have set foot in different aspects. In the latest news, the fresh customized skin by the company— MIUI 13 brings several changes and adds a new fitness feature to the Xiaomi Health app. The new app is live for the beta testers.

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The new MIUI Xiaomi Health app UI resembles the Xiaomi Wear app. In the earlier version, the app offered only has 2 main menus— Dashboard and Workouts. However, in the latest MIUI beta version, the Health app has 4 menus categorized as, Dashboard, Workouts, Devices, and My Account.

As the name suggests, the Dashboard section enables you to see your own character. Also, you can follow up with your health status and daily activities, just like the older version. Talking about the Workouts tab, you can select the activity you're going to do and start the timer.

Under the Devices section, can pair all the Xiaomi and Redmi wearable devices that are compatible with the Health app. Lastly, you can have a glimse of your profile under the "My Account" section. This includes your profile picture, profile name, vibration settings, and several application information.

The Xiaomi Health app based on MIUI 13 is live for the beta testers. The platform will be launched officially on December 31. If you want to test these new features before the stable release, you have to apply for closed beta program.

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