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Galaxy S20 Lineup, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Receive Android 13 Update

Tim December 1, 2022 5

It appears that Samsung is in a rush to get as many of its customers upgraded to Android 13 (One UI 5) before the holidays hit. Seeing as how Samsung is the reigning King of Android Updates, this is not shocking and pleases us as mere subjects in its royal...

Verizon Galaxy S22 Family Gets November Security Patch

Tim November 11, 2022 11

This morning, Verizon is shipping out the November security patch to the Galaxy S22 family from Samsung. That family includes the Galaxy S22 itself, the Galaxy S22+, as well as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Each changelog only lists the November patch, so we don't...

Original Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip Drop to Quarterly Update Schedule

Tim November 8, 2022 2

The original Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, released back in 2019, are dropping to a quarterly update schedule. This simply means that if you're still using one of these devices, expect to see fewer updates moving forward and it might be time to start...

Verizon OnePlus 8 5G UW Gets October Security Patch

Tim November 3, 2022 1

Verizon is now shipping out the October security patch to the OnePlus 8 5G UW. If you're still rocking this phone, be on the lookout. Inside the update, which is labeled as software version IN2019_15_221025, you'll find the October patch, but not much else. At...

Pixel Watch Gets 3 Years of Guaranteed Software Support

Tim October 6, 2022 33

Google has previously never had an issue with highlighting how long their devices will receive software support. It's usually something that is highlighted during the official announcement. For the Pixel Watch, we couldn't find any details for how long buyers...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 Get Patched Up With January’s Update

Tim February 4, 2022 5

Verizon is shipping out a new update to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, packed with the January security patch. While it may not be February's patch, not even yet available on Pixel devices, that update should be right around the corner. Once updated,...

Verizon LG Velvet Lives, Gets November Security Patch

Tim December 3, 2021 7

Verizon is now pushing the November security patch to any remaining LG Velvet owners. This is the phone's first update since September, which in the grand scheme of things isn't actually all that bad for a mobile business that no longer exists. LG made all...

Samsung’s Tizen-Powered Watches Get New Features and Watch Faces in Update

Tim November 15, 2021 4

Samsung hasn't forgotten you, loyal Tizen-powered smartwatch owners. In fact, they love you so much, they have a sweet new update headed your way starting today. Inside, owners of the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2, and Galaxy Watch 3...